South Bay

A full guide to South Bay, the good, the bad and the latest.

What is South Bay?

(If your a Dubai South Pro feel free to skip this section)

By definition, South Bay is a premium, gated off-plan residential development located in the Residential District of Dubai South, UAE. Centered around a stunning 3-kilometer crystal lagoon, it features over 1,200 residential units including 3- to 5-bedroom townhouses, semi-detached villas, and luxury 5- to 7-bedroom waterfront mansions.

Who is the master developer?

The developer is Dubai South themselves which is a government owned developer currently being led by CEO Nabil Al Kindi who has a wealth of experience. He has led Dubai South since 2019 and oversaw the very successful launch and hand over of Pulse Beachfront, which is located a short drive from South Bay.

South Bay is located in the residential district of Dubai South. Along side x road

22 Minutes to the Marina
25 Minutes to Palm Jumeirah
30 Minutes to Downtown
15 Minutes to Jebel Ali
10 Minutes to AL Maktoum Terminal
8 Minutes* to Expo City

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What Units types are available in South Bay?

3 Bed Middle, 3 Bed End, 4 Bed Middle, 4 Bed End, 5 Bed Semi, 5 Bed Mansion, 6 Bed Mansion, 7 Bed Mansion

PLease below the unit types or press here to skip this section if you are familiar.

3 Bedroom Middle

BUA - 2,900 sqft | Plot – 2,099 sqft | Garden Space – 632sqft | Roof Top – 749 sqft

3 Bedroom End

BUA - 2,900 sqft | Corner Plot - 2,933 sqft | Garden Space | Roof Top – 749 sqft

4 Bedroom Middle

BUA - 3,559 sqft | Middle Plot – 2745 sqft | Garden Space – 915 sqft | Roof Top – 739 sqft

4 Bedroom End

BUA - 3,559 sqft | Middle Plot – 2745 sqft | Garden Space – 915 sqft | Roof Top – 739 sqft

5 Bedroom Semi

BUA - 4,271 sqft | Plot – 4,219 sqft | Garden Space – 1918 sqft | Roof Top – 781 sqft

5 Bedroom Mansion - update

BUA – 8,418 sqft | PLOT – 7, 233 | Garden Space – 3.093 | Roof – 1,511 | GF - 4024

6 Bedroom Mansion

BUA - 11,220 sqft | PLOT – 8,611 | Garden Space – 3,737 | Roof – 1,595 | GF – 4,751

7 Bedroom Mansion - pic

BUA - 13,682 sqft | PLOT - 10,333 | Garden Space - 4,102 | Roof - 2,557 | GF – 6,107

South Bay Amenities
Recreation Parks

Jogging tracks

Cycling paths

Fitness facilities

Clubhouses

Family Facilities

Children's play areas

Healthcare facilities

South Bay mall

Restaurants in Expo City

Lulu Grocery

Promenades and walking paths

Beach-club style amenities

Water activities

Key Destinations

South Bay is strategically located in the Dubai Master plan. Being surrounded by multiple key destinations gives security to buyers and investors that there will be a long-term demand in the area and strong capital appreciation potential.

Al Maktoum Airport

Set to be operational in 2032, this mega infrastructure project will create 1M jobs and accelerate the growth of Dubai South and the surrounding area. Upon full completion, 260m passengers will pass through annually.

Nearby Schools

There is a range of available school options near South Bay and the wider residential district. Below is a list of the commutable schools with various curricula and age ranges.

Gems Foundation School

Location - Dubai South
Rating - Very good
Price - AED36,400 - AED 50,400 (books & materials included)
Age Range - FS1 - Y8
Curriculum - British

Greenfield International School

Location - Dubai Investment Park
Rating - Very good
Price - AED34,000 - AED82,865 (books & materials NOT included)
Age Range - pre-KG to Grade 12
Curriculum - All 4 IB Programmes

Tappy Toes Nursery

Location - Dubai South
Rating - A (No KHDA Rating)
Price - 8.30am - 11am 5 days - per term 10,250 8.30 - 4 (5 days) 13,500
Age Range - 45 days - 4+
Curriculum - British

Cherry Tree Nursery

Location - Dubai South Residential
Rating - A (No KHDA Rating)
Price - AED25,350 to AED32,420
Age Range - 45 days - 4+
Chain Nursery
Curriculum - British

Future Outlook and the Potential for Investors.

End users or seasoned investors should look for key factors when making investment decisions. Home buyers, even those with no intention to sell, should always make researched purchase decisions so that they can be sure their home will be worth more in the future or at very least not lose them money. Such factors would be new infrastructure, current PPSQFT, upcoming developments, and less mature areas. Below are some key factors coming to Dubai South. Get in touch to discuss further and ensure you're making a strategic decision on your next investment or home.

Key Factors

Airport Expansion Impact

The Al Maktoum airport expansion is a key driver of growth for Dubai South. By 2032 it will have the capacity to manage 150 million passengers yearly and by 2057 this will increase to 260 million. This project alone will ensure long term demand in the residential district. wether this be for workers or tourism.

Expo City Development

Expo City is a staple in Dubai South. Drawing from the tremendous success of Expo 2020 this freezone area is a hub of innovation. Being a short distance from the residential district this connectivity has shined a bright light on Dubai South and its exciting development.

South Bay Mall

This three-level development covers approximately 200,000 square feet.

It contains 60 retail outlets, two anchor stores, a food hall, a gym, a spa, a clinic, a clubhouse and parking for more than 400 vehicles. It features open-air walkways and rooftop terraces overlooking a lagoon.

Investor Prospectives

Target buyer profiles (End user)

Families moving out of Marina / JVC / central Dubai for more space
Parents prioritising villas, townhouses, quieter roads, parks
People planning to stay 5–10+ years
Mid–upper income professionals wanting ownership instead of rising rents
Buyers who are comfortable waiting for infrastructure to mature

Target buyer profiles (Investor)

UAE residents buying a second property
Overseas investors (especially UK, India, GCC, China)
Buyers targeting capital growth over 7–15 years
Investors comfortable with off-plan and staged payments

Rental potential

Based on Pulse Beachfront Prices and considering the additional sqft it is safe to expect a rental price of :
3 bed - 160k-180k
4 Bed - 190k-225k
5 Bed - 290k+
5 Bed Mansion - 600k
6 Bed Mansion - 1M
7 Bed Mansion -1.5m

Growth Drivers

Capital appreciation drivers

Al Maktoum expansion is set to create 1M* of jobs which will increase demand
The area still has lots of infrastructure and growth to be had
Metro line connections
Proximity to Expo City

Airport growth catalyst

160 Millions passengers by 2032, which will increase to 260 million on full completion
Airport and surrounding developments will create around 1M jobs.

Expo City expansion impact

As part of the 2040 Urban Master Plan, Expo City will receive a AED10Billion investment to develop and expand the capabilities as well as expand the residential areas.