Dubai South and Palm Jebel Ali are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai South has 19 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Palm Jebel Ali has 23. Dubai South shows a higher median estimated yield (7.5%) than Palm Jebel Ali (7.0%).
Entry prices: Dubai South from AED 560K, Palm Jebel Ali from AED 2.5M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai South AED 1057, Palm Jebel Ali AED 2170. Top developers in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. In Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Dubai South | Palm Jebel Ali |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 19 | 23 |
| Median est. yield | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 560K – AED 45M | AED 2.5M – AED 42M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 1057 | AED 2170 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 14% | 10% |
| Handover spread | Q2 2026 – Q1 2030 | Q3 2027 – Q4 2029 |
| Top developers | Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments | Nakheel |
| Distinct developers | 2 | 1 |
| Top amenities | Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Restaurants | Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| 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, 8-bed |