Dubai Islands and Dubai South are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Islands has 18 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai South has 19. Dubai South shows a higher median estimated yield (7.5%) than Dubai Islands (7.0%).
Entry prices: Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M, Dubai South from AED 560K. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Islands AED 585, Dubai South AED 1057. Top developers in Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. In Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Dubai Islands | Dubai South |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 18 | 19 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.5% |
| Top est. yield | 7.0% | 7.5% |
| Price range | AED 1.1M – AED 22M | AED 560K – AED 45M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 585 | AED 1057 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 10% | 14% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 | Q2 2026 – Q1 2030 |
| Top developers | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel | Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments |
| Distinct developers | 5 | 2 |
| Top amenities | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium | Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Restaurants |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed |