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Townhouses 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 townhouse costs to buy here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.

Entry price

AED 2,310,000

Price per sqft

AED 1,050/sqft

Typical size

2,200 sqft

Gross yield

8–9%

Townhouses in Dubai South: the 2026 picture

A typical townhouse in Dubai South runs about 2,200 sqft and trades near AED 1,050/sqft, putting purchase prices around AED 2,310,000. Long-term tenants pay roughly AED 137,500 a year, while the same unit operated as a licensed holiday home averages AED 728 a night at 64% occupancy — about AED 170,061 gross before costs. Owners on our managed programme average AED 234,684, 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 townhouses 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.

FAQ — townhouses for sale in Dubai South

How much does a townhouse cost in Dubai South?

Around AED 2,310,000 for a 2,200 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 townhouse 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 townhouse is earning or a deal completes.

Can foreigners own a townhouse 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.