Dubai South vs Meydan

Dubai South19 projectsMeydan10 projectsMed. yield7.5% vs 6.5%Entry fromAED 560K vs AED 480KMed. AED/sqft1057 vs 752

Dubai South and Meydan are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai South has 19 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Meydan has 10. Dubai South shows a higher median estimated yield (7.5%) than Meydan (6.5%).

Entry prices: Dubai South from AED 560K, Meydan from AED 480K. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai South AED 1057, Meydan AED 752. Top developers in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. In Meydan: Azizi Developments, Ellington. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Dubai South vs Meydan: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner MeydanAED 480K vs AED 560K (14% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner Dubai South7.5% vs 6.5% median est. (+1.0 pp).
  • More projectsWinner Dubai South19 vs 10 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Dubai SouthQ2 2026 vs Q1 2027 (nearest handover).

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

Developers building in both Dubai South and Meydan

1 developer currently have active off-plan inventory in both submarkets — the cleanest brands to compare the two areas at portfolio level, since the same developer's build quality, payment plan and finish are held constant across the choice.

MetricDubai SouthMeydan
Active off-plan projects1910
Median est. yield7.5%6.5%
Top est. yield7.5%6.5%
Price rangeAED 560K – AED 45MAED 480K – AED 7.6M
Median price/sqftAED 1057AED 752
Median appreciation to handover14%6%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q1 2030Q1 2027 – Q2 2028
Top developersEmaar Properties, Azizi DevelopmentsAzizi Developments, Ellington
Distinct developers22
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Children's Play Area, RestaurantsGymnasium, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed
Browse by area: All Dubai South projects, all Meydan projects
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12 off-plan projects
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+5% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 747K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 12
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 650K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 13
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 670K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 14
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2026
AED 785K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 15
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 560K+ Hot
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 16
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 640K+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 49
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.61M+
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 53
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 510K+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 54
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 660K+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 55
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.24M+
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 58
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 1.20M+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 60
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.20M+

Compare Dubai South vs Meydan 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Dubai South or Meydan?
Dubai South has more active off-plan projects (19) than Meydan (10). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Dubai South or Meydan cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Dubai South starts from around AED 560K, versus AED 480K in Meydan — Meydan is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Dubai South and Meydan?
Meydan is cheaper per square foot (AED 752/sqft) than Dubai South (AED 1057/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai South or Meydan?
Dubai South shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.5%) than Meydan (6.5%). 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?
Dubai South shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (14%) than Meydan (6%).
When do off-plan projects in Dubai South and Meydan hand over?
Dubai South handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q1 2030; Meydan handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2028.
Which developers are most active in Dubai South versus Meydan?
Most active in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. Most active in Meydan: Azizi Developments, Ellington.
Which developers build in both Dubai South and Meydan?
Azizi Developments currently have active off-plan projects in both Dubai South and Meydan. Picking a brand that operates in both submarkets makes the area choice a like-for-like decision because build quality, finish and payment-plan structure are held constant across the two options.
Which is better for investment, Dubai South or Meydan?
Dubai South leads on median estimated rental yield (7.5% vs 6.5%); Dubai South shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (14% vs 6%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.