Dubai South vs Jumeirah Islands

Dubai South19 projectsJumeirah Islands5 projectsMed. yield7.5% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 560K vs AED 2.0MMed. AED/sqft1057 vs 356

Dubai South and Jumeirah Islands are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai South has 19 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Jumeirah Islands has 5. Dubai South shows a higher median estimated yield (7.5%) than Jumeirah Islands (7.0%).

Entry prices: Dubai South from AED 560K, Jumeirah Islands from AED 2.0M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai South AED 1057, Jumeirah Islands AED 356. Top developers in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. In Jumeirah Islands: Ellington. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Dubai South vs Jumeirah Islands: at a glance

Cheaper entryWinner Dubai SouthAED 560K vs AED 2.0M (72% cheaper).
Higher yieldWinner Dubai South7.5% vs 7.0% median est. (+0.5 pp).
More projectsWinner Dubai South19 vs 5 active off-plan projects.
Earlier handoverWinner Dubai SouthQ2 2026 vs Q4 2028 (nearest handover).

Dubai South wins on cheaper entry, higher yield, more projects, earlier handover.

Metric	Dubai South	Jumeirah Islands
Active off-plan projects	19	5
Median est. yield	7.5%	7.0%
Top est. yield	7.5%	7.0%
Price range	AED 560K – AED 45M	AED 2.0M – AED 4.1M
Median price/sqft	AED 1057	AED 356
Median appreciation to handover	14%	14%
Handover spread	Q2 2026 – Q1 2030	Q4 2028 – Q4 2029
Top developers	Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments	Ellington
Distinct developers	2	1
Top amenities	Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Restaurants	Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, CCTV Security
Configurations offered	studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed	1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed

Browse by area: All Dubai South projects, all Jumeirah Islands projects

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11 off-plan projects

Azizi Developments

Azizi Venice

Dubai South · Dubai

7.5% yield+5% apprec.Q4 2026

7.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027

7.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027

7.5% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2026

7.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027

7.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027

AED 640K+ Hot

Ellington

Altiera Heights

Jumeirah Islands · Dubai

7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028

AED 2.00M+ Hot

Ellington

Eltiera Views 2

Jumeirah Islands · Dubai

7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029

AED 2.13M+ Hot

Ellington

Eltiera Views 3

Jumeirah Islands · Dubai

7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029

Price on request Hot

Ellington

Eltiera Views 4

Jumeirah Islands · Dubai

7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029

Price on request Hot

Ellington

Eltiera Views

Jumeirah Islands · Dubai

7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029

AED 2.20M+ Hot

Compare Dubai South vs Jumeirah Islands by bedroom

Buyers usually start from a specific bedroom count. These deep links go straight to each side's slice page with live project counts and entry prices, so you can compare a like-for-like configuration rather than a whole-area average.

1-bedroom: 1-bedroom apartments in Dubai South (17 — from AED 560K) vs 1-bedroom apartments in Jumeirah Islands (5 — from AED 2.0M)
2-bedroom: 2-bedroom apartments in Dubai South (17 — from AED 560K) vs 2-bedroom apartments in Jumeirah Islands (5 — from AED 2.0M)
3-bedroom: 3-bedroom apartments in Dubai South (17 — from AED 560K) vs 3-bedroom apartments in Jumeirah Islands (5 — from AED 2.0M)

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Dubai South or Jumeirah Islands?

Dubai South has more active off-plan projects (19) than Jumeirah Islands (5). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.

Is Dubai South or Jumeirah Islands cheaper to buy off-plan?

Entry pricing in Dubai South starts from around AED 560K, versus AED 2.0M in Jumeirah Islands — Dubai South is cheaper to enter.

What's the price-per-sqft difference between Dubai South and Jumeirah Islands?

Jumeirah Islands is cheaper per square foot (AED 356/sqft) than Dubai South (AED 1057/sqft).

Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai South or Jumeirah Islands?

Dubai South shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.5%) than Jumeirah Islands (7.0%). Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.

Which area has more upside between launch and handover?

Median expected appreciation to handover is comparable: 14% in Dubai South versus 14% in Jumeirah Islands.

When do off-plan projects in Dubai South and Jumeirah Islands hand over?

Dubai South handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q1 2030; Jumeirah Islands handovers run from Q4 2028 to Q4 2029.

Which developers are most active in Dubai South versus Jumeirah Islands?

Most active in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. Most active in Jumeirah Islands: Ellington.

Which is better for investment, Dubai South or Jumeirah Islands?

Dubai South leads on median estimated rental yield (7.5% vs 7.0%); expected appreciation to handover is comparable (14% vs 14%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.