Illustration, not a photographDubai South
Dubai
Dubai South is a large master-planned city in the south of Dubai, built around Al Maktoum International Airport and including Expo City Dubai. Its residential district offers apartments, townhouses and villas, much of it newer and more affordable than central Dubai.
Lifestyle in Dubai South
What day-to-day life in Dubai South is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
Built around Al Maktoum International Airport
Includes Expo City Dubai
Residential district with apartments, townhouses and villas
Expo City Dubai Metro station on the Red Line
Access via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road
Why people choose Dubai South
- Growth areaOne of Dubai's largest long-term development zones.
- AffordabilityNewer homes at lower prices than central Dubai.
- Airport and Expo CityClose to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City.
Best suited to
- Aviation and logistics professionals
- First-time buyers
- Long-term investors
Worth knowing
- Far from central Dubai and the coast
- Amenities are still growing in parts of the residential district
- Many projects are still under construction
Getting around
Dubai South is reached from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611). The Expo City Dubai station, at the end of the Red Line's Route 2020 branch, is the main metro access point.