Dubai · Dubai South
Studio Apartments for Sale in Dubai South
Dubai South is the Expo City and Al Maktoum Airport growth corridor with the lowest entry prices. Here's exactly what a studio apartment costs to buy here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.
Entry price
AED 504,000
Price per sqft
AED 1,050/sqft
Typical size
480 sqft
Gross yield
8–9%
Studio Apartments in Dubai South: the 2026 picture
A typical studio apartment in Dubai South runs about 480 sqft and trades near AED 1,050/sqft, putting purchase prices around AED 504,000. Long-term tenants pay roughly AED 34,100 a year, while the same unit operated as a licensed holiday home averages AED 190 a night at 64% occupancy — about AED 44,384 gross before costs. Owners on our managed programme average AED 61,250, a 38% uplift driven by dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution and 4.9★ guest reviews.
Why investors pick Dubai South
- ✓ Minutes from Expo City
- ✓ Minutes from Al Maktoum Airport
- ✓ Minutes from The Pulse
- ✓ 8–9% gross rental yield
- ✓ 100% freehold, Golden Visa eligible
How Alayan Homes helps
We source on and off-market studio apartments in Dubai South, run the yield maths with you, handle DLD transfer and mortgage introductions, then take over letting or hosting once you own it.
Available near Dubai South
Signature★ 4.98The Sand-Glass Loft
1 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 980 sqft
Not available for buy
Top Rated★ 4.9Blue Water Marina Suite
2 BR
Dubai Marina · Apartment · 1,450 sqft
Price
AED 3.4M
★ 4.91Opera District 2BR
2 BR
Downtown Dubai · Apartment · 1,320 sqft
Price
AED 3.8M
★ 4.85Marina Walk Townhouse
3 BR
Dubai Marina · Townhouse · 2,600 sqft
Price
AED 6.4M
Golf View★ 4.92Dubai Hills Fairway Villa
5 BR
Dubai Hills Estate · Villa · 5,400 sqft
Price
AED 18.5M
★ 4.79Sidra Family Home
3 BR
Dubai Hills Estate · Townhouse · 2,400 sqft
Price
AED 4.8M
FAQ — studio apartments for sale in Dubai South
How much does a studio apartment cost in Dubai South?
Around AED 504,000 for a 480 sqft unit, based on a Dubai South average of AED 1,050/sqft in 2026.
What rental yield can I expect?
Dubai South delivers 8–9% gross on long-term rent, and materially more when the studio apartment is operated as a licensed holiday home.
What fees apply when buying in Dubai South?
Budget 4% DLD transfer fee, roughly AED 4,200 in trustee fees, 2% agency commission and a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% if financed.
Does Alayan Homes charge upfront fees in Dubai South?
No. We work on a performance model for hosting and a standard brokerage fee on sales — you only pay once your studio apartment is earning or a deal completes.
Can foreigners own a studio apartment in Dubai South?
Yes. Dubai South sits in a designated freehold zone, so any nationality can buy 100% ownership, and purchases above AED 2M qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa.