Dubai South
Emaar South
Emaar's golf district inside Dubai South, announced in 2016 on roughly 7 sq km just south of Al Maktoum International Airport. Townhouse and villa clusters such as Parkside, Greenview and Golf Links surround an 18-hole course, with apartment blocks at the edges. Emaar is still launching new phases, so finished streets sit next to building sites.
- 1-bed rent
- AED 62,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 86,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 149,000per year
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.15Maverage asking
- 3-bed villa
- AED 1.87Maverage asking
Averages published by Bayut, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Emaar South
Why people choose it
- 18-hole championship course and clubhouse due to open Q4 2026
- Gated townhouse and villa clusters with community parks and pools
- Minutes from the airport and Emirates Road (E611)
Worth knowing
- No metro; the nearest station is about 12 km away in a straight line
- Few clinics, schools and shops inside the community so far
- Character
- Golf-course family suburb
- Master developer
- Emaar Properties (joint venture with Dubai South)
- Since
- 2016
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- Car-based: Emirates Road (E611) about 11 minutes and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) about 16 minutes by car per Bayut; buses within Dubai South; Expo 2020 metro station is the nearest rail link
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- GEMS Founders School – Dubai South, Dove Green Private School, Greenfield International School
Rent or buy
Emaar South in numbers
Renting
Good for families who want a townhouse with a garden at below-city rents and can live with long drives to the coast and limited public transport.
| 1 bedroom | AED 62,000 |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | AED 86,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 149,000 |
Buying
Branded Emaar product with a steady flow of launches (Golf Vale, Golf Trails and Golf Fields, all scheduled for 2030); resale depth is growing as early clusters complete.
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,150,000 |
|---|---|
| 3-bed villa | AED 1,870,000 |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Bayut, 'Top areas to rent properties in Dubai South' (MyBayut, updated 18 Sep 2026), average annual rents for Emaar South as published by Bayut (listing-based, i.e. asking); no studio figure given source
- Prices: Bayut, 'Popular areas to buy a property in Dubai South' (MyBayut, updated 21 Sep 2026), average asking prices for Emaar South; Emaar South is not listed separately in the Bayut H1 2026 sales report, and no price per sq ft is given source
- Yield: Bayut, 'Popular areas to buy a property in Dubai South' (updated 21 Sep 2026), expected ROI for Emaar South source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Emaar South
- Emaar South Golf Clubgolf
18-hole championship course, driving range and par-3 course, opening Q4 2026
- Community parksparks
Bayut counts 25 neighbourhood parks plus pools and play areas
- Emaar South retailshopping
Around 53,000 sq m of shops and dining planned across the district
- Expo City Dubaiattractions
Pavilions, events and parks about 12 km to the north
- Ibn Battuta Mallshopping
Nearest large mall, roughly a 26-minute drive per Bayut
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Emaar South.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Golf Links
- Greenview
- Urbana
- Golf Views
- Golf Trails
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Dubai South
airport-city suburb, low-to-mid rise
Expo City Dubai
walkable post-Expo mixed-use district
Jebel Ali
port district with beach resorts
Dubai Investment Park
mixed industrial-residential township
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FAQ
Emaar South: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Emaar South: one-bedroom AED 62,000, two-bedroom AED 86,000, three-bedroom villa AED 149,000 (Bayut, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
No metro station inside the district. Car-based: Emirates Road (E611) about 11 minutes and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) about 16 minutes by car per Bayut; buses within Dubai South; Expo 2020 metro station is the nearest rail link
18-hole championship course and clubhouse due to open Q4 2026. Gated townhouse and villa clusters with community parks and pools. Minutes from the airport and Emirates Road (E611). On the other hand: no metro; the nearest station is about 12 km away in a straight line. few clinics, schools and shops inside the community so far.
Emaar South Golf Club (18-hole championship course, driving range and par-3 course, opening q4 2026); Community parks (bayut counts 25 neighbourhood parks plus pools and play areas); Emaar South retail (around 53,000 sq m of shops and dining planned across the district); Expo City Dubai (pavilions, events and parks about 12 km to the north).