Buying · Dubai South

Selling Your Property in Dubai South

How to price, market and close a sale in Dubai South without leaving money on the table.

Price per sqft

AED 1,050 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 55,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

64%

Pricing

Price off DLD-recorded comparables in your tower, not asking prices. Dubai South trades at AED 1,050 per sqft; correctly priced units go under offer in four to ten weeks, mispriced ones sit and go stale.

Marketing and closing

Professional photography, a verified Trakheesi listing, portal placement and direct buyer outreach. Then Form F, developer NOC, trustee appointment and title transfer.

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

What does it cost to sell in Dubai South?

2% agency commission plus an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000; no capital gains tax.

Can I sell with a tenant in place?

Yes, though vacant possession usually sells faster and for more.