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Studio Apartments Off Plan Investment 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 off plan 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 shortlist live Dubai South launches against your budget and hold period, negotiate payment plans, handle Oqood registration, and manage the unit as a holiday home from handover so it earns from week one.
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 off plan investment in Dubai South
Which off-plan projects are available in Dubai South?
We track live launches across Dubai South from Emaar, DAMAC, Sobha, Nakheel and Meraas. Entry pricing for a studio apartment starts near AED 504,000 with 60/40 and post-handover plans.
What deposit do I need?
Typically 10–20% to reserve, then instalments through construction and 20–40% post-handover on selected Dubai South towers.
What ROI can I expect off-plan in Dubai South?
Historic launch-to-handover appreciation in Dubai South has run 15–30%, on top of 8–9% rental yield once handed over. Model your own numbers in our off-plan ROI calculator.
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.