As of August 2026, Dubai Land Department records show 1,423 ready apartment sales completed in Dubai South over the trailing 12 months (secondary market, Existing Properties). The average sale price stood at AED 1,629,000, working out to roughly AED 1,017 per square foot.
In August 2026 alone, Dubai South recorded 49 ready sales at AED 981 per square foot, down 5.9% against July.
Compared with the previous 12 months, transaction volume was 10% more (from 1,291 sales), while the average price moved up 23.8% year on year. In plain terms, the market saw thinner deal flow but broadly firm pricing — a pattern that typically rewards well-prepared, decisive buyers over speculative ones.
For investors, gross rental yields in the area run at about 6.2%, based on registered tenancy contracts against sale prices. The mix of what actually traded tells you who is buying: 1 bedroom 24%, 2 bedroom 24%, studio 19%. Smaller, more liquid units continue to dominate transactions in Dubai South.
Prices by unit type
| Unit type | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF | Avg annual rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 273 | AED 471,000 | AED 1,127 | AED 42,282 | 9.0% |
| 1 Bedroom | 347 | AED 725,000 | AED 999 | — | — |
| 2 Bedroom | 338 | AED 1,252,000 | AED 1,027 | — | — |
| 3 Bedroom | 237 | AED 2,477,000 | AED 907 | AED 118,076 | 4.8% |
| 4 Bedroom | 194 | AED 3,848,000 | AED 1,040 | AED 167,942 | 4.4% |
| 5 Bedroom | 34 | AED 5,324,000 | AED 1,186 | AED 247,400 | 4.6% |
Averages from DLD ready (Existing Properties) sales and registered tenancy contracts over the trailing 12 months. Yield is indicative gross rent ÷ price.
Average price trend (12 months)
| Month | Avg PSF | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | AED 944 | — |
| Dec 2025 | AED 986 | +4.4% |
| Mar 2026 | AED 1,093 | +10.9% |
| Jun 2026 | AED 973 | -11.0% |
| Aug 2026 | AED 981 | +0.8% |
Five points from the same 12-month series as the sparkline (start, 3 / 6 / 9 months, latest). Change is versus the previous row.
Most active buildings
- Ab South Residence73 sales · AED 527,000 avg
- Celestia A51 sales · AED 646,000 avg
- Kappa Acca -549 sales · AED 597,000 avg
- South Residence 242 sales · AED 1,008,000 avg
- Kappa Acca -641 sales · AED 652,000 avg
Example: a 1-bedroom on a mortgage
On the average 1-bedroom price of AED 725,000, a 80% mortgage over 25 years at an illustrative 4.25% rate works out to roughly AED 3,142 per month. Your actual rate and instalment depend on your profile and lender.
What this means for your mortgage
Our view: at around AED 1,017 per square foot, Dubai South remains an accessible entry point into central Dubai, but the softer volume means sellers are more negotiable than the headline AED 1,629,000 average suggests. As a rough guide, the average one-bedroom at that level costs about AED 3,142 a month on a 80% mortgage. Before you make an offer, we recommend running your numbers through our mortgage eligibility calculator so you know your true monthly cost — and we can order a TruValue valuation (AED 599; AED 299 with partner coupon) on any specific building for you.
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