Dubai South vs Nad Al Sheba

Dubai South19 projectsNad Al Sheba10 projectsMed. yield7.5% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 560K vs AED 1.3MMed. AED/sqft1057 vs 971

Dubai South and Nad Al Sheba are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai South has 19 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Nad Al Sheba has 10. Dubai South shows a higher median estimated yield (7.5%) than Nad Al Sheba (7.0%).

Entry prices: Dubai South from AED 560K, Nad Al Sheba from AED 1.3M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai South AED 1057, Nad Al Sheba AED 971. Top developers in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. In Nad Al Sheba: Binghatti Developers, Meraas Holding, Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Dubai South vs Nad Al Sheba: at a glance

Cheaper entryWinner Dubai SouthAED 560K vs AED 1.3M (57% cheaper).
Higher yieldWinner Dubai South7.5% vs 7.0% median est. (+0.5 pp).
More projectsWinner Dubai South19 vs 10 active off-plan projects.
Earlier handoverWinner Dubai SouthQ2 2026 vs Q3 2027 (nearest handover).

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

Metric	Dubai South	Nad Al Sheba
Active off-plan projects	19	10
Median est. yield	7.5%	7.0%
Top est. yield	7.5%	7.0%
Price range	AED 560K – AED 45M	AED 1.3M – AED 23M
Median price/sqft	AED 1057	AED 971
Median appreciation to handover	14%	8%
Handover spread	Q2 2026 – Q1 2030	Q3 2027 – Q3 2029
Top developers	Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments	Binghatti Developers, Meraas Holding, Sobha Realty
Distinct developers	2	3
Top amenities	Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Restaurants	Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offered	studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed	studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed

Browse by area: All Dubai South projects, all Nad Al Sheba projects

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12 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

7% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027

AED 1.30M+ Hot

Binghatti Developers

Binghatti Vision Iconic

Nad Al Sheba · Dubai

7% yield+10% apprec.Q3 2028

7% yield+5% apprec.Q3 2027

AED 1.30M+ Hot

Binghatti Developers

Maybach Ultimate Luxury

Nad Al Sheba · Dubai

7% yield+5% apprec.Q3 2027

AED 1.30M+ Hot

Binghatti Developers

Mercedes Benz AMG Vision

Nad Al Sheba · Dubai

7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028

AED 1.30M+ Hot

Binghatti Developers

Mercedes Benz Places | Binghatti City

Nad Al Sheba · Dubai

7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028

AED 1.35M+ Hot

Compare Dubai South vs Nad Al Sheba 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.

Studio: studios in Dubai South (7 — from AED 560K) vs studios in Nad Al Sheba (6 — from AED 1.3M)
1-bedroom: 1-bedroom apartments in Dubai South (17 — from AED 560K) vs 1-bedroom apartments in Nad Al Sheba (7 — from AED 1.3M)
2-bedroom: 2-bedroom apartments in Dubai South (17 — from AED 560K) vs 2-bedroom apartments in Nad Al Sheba (7 — from AED 1.3M)
3-bedroom: 3-bedroom apartments in Dubai South (17 — from AED 560K) vs 3-bedroom apartments in Nad Al Sheba (6 — from AED 1.3M)

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Dubai South or Nad Al Sheba?

Dubai South has more active off-plan projects (19) than Nad Al Sheba (10). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.

Is Dubai South or Nad Al Sheba cheaper to buy off-plan?

Entry pricing in Dubai South starts from around AED 560K, versus AED 1.3M in Nad Al Sheba — Dubai South is cheaper to enter.

What's the price-per-sqft difference between Dubai South and Nad Al Sheba?

Nad Al Sheba is cheaper per square foot (AED 971/sqft) than Dubai South (AED 1057/sqft).

Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai South or Nad Al Sheba?

Dubai South shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.5%) than Nad Al Sheba (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?

Dubai South shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (14%) than Nad Al Sheba (8%).

When do off-plan projects in Dubai South and Nad Al Sheba hand over?

Dubai South handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q1 2030; Nad Al Sheba handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q3 2029.

Which developers are most active in Dubai South versus Nad Al Sheba?

Most active in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. Most active in Nad Al Sheba: Binghatti Developers, Meraas Holding, Sobha Realty.

Which is better for investment, Dubai South or Nad Al Sheba?

Dubai South leads on median estimated rental yield (7.5% vs 7.0%); Dubai South shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (14% vs 8%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.