Dubai South Properties: Projects, Prices & Investment Guide

Who Is Dubai South Properties?

Dubai South Properties is the real-estate development arm operating inside Dubai South, the 145 sq km master development built around Al Maktoum International Airport. Where "Dubai South" refers to the district itself — including its logistics, aviation, and business zones, and the authority that governs infrastructure and airport-linked announcements — Dubai South Properties is specifically the developer responsible for building and selling the residential communities inside the district's Residential District. If a headline is about an airport runway, a free-zone announcement, or district-wide infrastructure, that's Dubai South (the authority). If it's about a tower selling out, a payment plan, or a new residential launch, that's almost always Dubai South Properties. This page focuses on the developer: its current projects, what's confirmed about pricing, and what to check before buying.

What Projects Has Dubai South Properties Built and Launched?

Based on official Dubai South Newsroom releases and independently verified construction/industry reporting as of August 2026:

HAYAT

Announced March 30, 2026. Dubai South Properties awarded an AED 2 billion contract to Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al Kharafi & Sons to build multiple phases of HAYAT — roughly 2,500 units across townhouses, standalone villas, mansions, and apartments, on a 10 million sq ft site near Al Maktoum Airport, with direct links to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Construction was slated to start Q2 2026, with early phases targeted for completion in 2028. (Source: Dubai Media Office)

South Bay

A waterfront community of 800 townhouses and villas plus 200 custom-designed mansions, per Dubai South Properties' official project site. Townhouses range 269–445 sqm; mansions run up to 1,200 sqm with five to seven bedrooms. The developer's own site quotes a general price range of AED 2.7 million–9.5 million and a projected gross yield of 4.3–5.1% — this yield figure is the developer's own marketing estimate, not an independently audited or guaranteed return, and should be treated accordingly. The same source listed a Q3 2025 completion target for an earlier phase; given that date has since passed, current phase status should be reconfirmed directly with Dubai South Properties or a recent, dated report before relying on it. (Source: south-bay.ae, the official project site)

South Living

A 209-unit tower (studios through three-bedroom apartments with private balcony units), located in the Dubai South residential district. The tower fully sold out following launch, with handover targeted for Q1 2027. Amenities cited include a swimming pool, gym, and yoga garden. (Source: Construction Week)

South Square

Launched in 2026 on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, minutes from Al Maktoum Airport's new passenger terminal. The first tower (S4) — more than 550 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units — sold out within three hours of launch. Prices started from AED 1.1 million, with completion targeted for Q4 2028. The community plan includes landscaped green space, walking trails, retail, and co-working space. (Source: Dubai South Newsroom)

The Pulse and The Pulse Beachfront

The Pulse is an earlier, largely delivered Dubai South Properties community. Its newer phase, The Pulse Beachfront, was reported at 90% construction completion, with phase one (251 of a total 788 townhouse and villa units, 2,600–4,800 sq ft) expected by the end of 2026. Dubai South Properties has indicated future projects will lean more toward apartments to meet current demand. (Source: Dubai South Newsroom)

Dubai South Properties — Project Snapshot

| Project | Unit Types | Units | Price (developer-stated, where available) | Status (Aug 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---| | HAYAT | Townhouses, villas, mansions, apartments | ~2,500 | Not officially published | Construction from Q2 2026; early phases due 2028 | | South Bay | Townhouses, villas, mansions | 1,000 (800 + 200) | AED 2.7M–9.5M (developer-quoted) | Multi-phase; reconfirm current phase status | | South Living | Studio–3BR apartments | 209 | Not officially published | Sold out; handover Q1 2027 | | South Square | Studio–3BR apartments | 550+ (first tower) | From AED 1.1M | First tower sold out; completion Q4 2028 | | The Pulse Beachfront | Townhouses, villas | 788 | Not officially published in this research | 90% complete; phase 1 due end of 2026 |

Every figure above is dated to the source it came from. Where a project doesn't have an official published starting price in the sources we checked, we've left it blank rather than estimate — check the developer's current project page or a licensed broker for live pricing before making a decision.

Areas of Development

Dubai South Properties' residential output sits inside Dubai South's Residential District, with projects positioned along or near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and, in the case of South Square, close to the airport's new passenger terminal. The broader district is also gaining a significant non-residential layer: in May 2026 Dubai South and Majid Al Futtaim announced an AED 62 billion, 22 million sq ft mixed-use community adding large-scale retail and leisure to the area — a Dubai South (master authority) initiative, not a Dubai South Properties residential launch, but one that will shape amenity access for Dubai South Properties' residents over time. (Source: Dubai Chronicle)

Residential vs Commercial

Dubai South Properties' publicly reported activity to date is overwhelmingly residential — townhouses, villas, mansions, and apartments. Commercial and retail delivery in the district (such as the Majid Al Futtaim community) is being driven by Dubai South and its partners rather than by Dubai South Properties directly, based on the sourcing available at the time of writing.

Development Stages — What "Off-Plan" Means Across These Projects

Every project listed above is currently off-plan or under construction rather than fully delivered and ready. That means buyers are purchasing against a payment plan and a construction timeline, not a finished, inspectable unit. Confirmed completion targets from official or independently reported sources: South Living (Q1 2027), The Pulse Beachfront phase 1 (end of 2026), South Square first tower (Q4 2028), HAYAT early phases (2028). South Bay's current phase timeline should be reconfirmed, since the only completion date found in this research (Q3 2025) has already passed.

FAQ

Is Dubai South Properties a government entity? Dubai South Properties operates as the development arm within Dubai South, a Government of Dubai–backed master development. It is the entity responsible for residential project delivery, distinct from the airport, logistics, and free-zone functions run under the wider Dubai South authority.

What is the difference between Dubai South and Dubai South Properties? Dubai South is the 145 sq km master development and economic district around Al Maktoum International Airport. Dubai South Properties is the developer building and selling homes inside that district — projects like HAYAT, South Bay, South Living, and South Square.

Which Dubai South Properties project is cheapest to enter? Of the projects with a published starting price in this research, South Square's first tower launched from AED 1.1 million. Prices vary by project, unit type, and phase, and should always be confirmed directly before deciding.

Are Dubai South Properties projects a good investment? That depends on the specific project's price, payment plan, and delivery timeline — not on the developer name alone.

How many projects has Dubai South Properties launched? As of August 2026, our research identified five active or recently delivered residential projects: HAYAT, South Bay, South Living, South Square, and The Pulse (including The Pulse Beachfront). This list is updated as new official launches are announced.

Investment Takeaway

Dubai South Properties is currently running multiple simultaneous launches — two of which (South Living, South Square's first tower) sold out shortly after release — while also delivering a AED 2 billion, ~2,500-unit project (HAYAT) under contract with a major regional contractor. That indicates strong current absorption and an active delivery pipeline. It does not, on its own, confirm future price appreciation or guaranteed yield — treat each project's price, payment plan, and construction status as the actual basis for any decision, and independently verify any completion date that appears to have already passed (as with South Bay's earlier Q3 2025 marketing target).

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