Investment · Dubai South

Resale Value in Dubai South

How quickly property resells in Dubai South, what buyers pay, and how to exit well.

Price per sqft

AED 1,050 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 55,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

64%

Liquidity

Dubai South trades at AED 1,050 per sqft, and well-priced units typically go under offer within four to ten weeks. Sea, skyline or park views, vacant possession and a clean service-charge record are what shorten that window.

Exit costs

Budget 2% agency commission, an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000 to the developer, and mortgage settlement if financed. There is no capital gains tax in the UAE.

Dubai South at a glance

Dubai South is the Expo City and Al Maktoum Airport growth corridor with the lowest entry prices. Buying sits at AED 1,050 per sqft — roughly AED 819,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 55,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 316 a night at 64% occupancy, around AED 73,818 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 101,868 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is there capital gains tax in Dubai?

No — the UAE does not levy capital gains tax on individual property sales.

How long does it take to sell in Dubai South?

Typically four to ten weeks at market price, faster with vacant possession.