Dubai South
Dubai South isn’t just another masterplan—it’s an entire city designed around the world’s biggest event and built for the future. Anchored by Al Maktoum International Airport and the legacy of Expo 2020, Dubai South brings together logistics, aviation, residential and commercial districts into one seamless ecosystem. Here’s your insider guide to this game-changing development.
Vision & Origins
Launched in 2006 as Dubai World Central; rebranded to Dubai South in 2015 to reflect its expanded scope.
Crafted to support Expo 2020, with 4.38 km² of dedicated event space, then pivoting to a permanent business-and-living hub.
Underpinning principle: “Live, Work, Play, and Go”—from homes to hangars to highways, every element interlinks.
Four Strategic Districts
Dubai South Residential City
Over 100,000 homes on completion, spanning villas, townhouses and apartments. Green boulevards, community parks, schools and clinics—all within walking distance. Flexible payment plans to attract families, professionals and first-time buyers.
Aviation District
Home to Al Maktoum International (DWC), one of the world’s largest airports by area. Dedicated MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facilities and aviation-support services. Cargo Village for global freight, integrated with Logistics District for seamless supply-chain operations.
Logistics District
1,650 ha of warehouses, cold-storage units and distribution hubs. Free-zone benefits, state-of-the-art customs processing and direct airport connectivity. A magnet for global 3PLs, e-commerce giants and fast-moving consumer goods operators.
Commercial & Exhibition District
Expo 2020’s Sustainability and Mobility Pavilions repurposed into office, retail and event spaces. District 2020: A permanent urban centre hosting startups, tech labs and creative studios. Retail plazas, F&B outlets and a 1.5 km boulevard keeping the Expo spirit alive year-round.
Corporate Family under Dubai Holding
DP’s Two-Pronged Engine
- Conceives and delivers residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes: think beachfront towers at La Vie (JBR extension), chic townhouses in Uptown Mirdif, or the canal-side apartments of Dubai Wharf.
- Manages key joint ventures (e.g., La Mer with Meraas), blending international hospitality brands with DP’s masterplans.
DP Retail
Owns and operates retail strips and F&B hubs: Bay Avenue in Business Bay, The Beach at JBR, and boutique promenades in emerging communities.
Creates lifestyle enclaves where residents can shop, dine and unwind steps from home.
Key Milestones
2006
Groundbreaking as Dubai World Central
2015
Renamed Dubai South; masterplan expanded
2017
Expo 2020 site announcement
2019
First handovers in Residential City
2021
Expo 2020 delayed to October 2021 – March 2022
2022
District 2020 soft launch
2023
Full airport operations begin at Al Maktoum International
2025
Over 60 % completion across all four districts
On the Horizon
District 2020 Innovation Hub
A cluster of incubators and accelerators set to host 500+ startups by 2026.
Residential City Phase III
Launching 3–5 bedroom villas in Q3 2025, with private gardens and community pools.
Cargo Village Expansion
Doubling cold-chain capacity to serve food and pharma industries by 2027.
Expo Park Revamp
Green spaces and cultural venues reopening with performance stages and art installations.
Why Dubai South Matters
Global Connectivity
Direct runway access links manufacturers and freight forwarders to 220 destinations.
Integrated Living
From nurseries to night markets, everything you need is within the city’s borders.
Expo Legacy
World-class architecture and green-tech pavilions transitioned into daily-use facilities.
Investment Magnet
0 % corporate and personal taxes in Free Zone areas; predictable, long-term growth.
Sustainability
Solar-powered precincts, water-recycling plants and LEED-certified buildings.
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Whether you’re scouting a home with runway views, setting up a logistics HQ, or diving into a tech-startup ecosystem, Dubai South delivers a city-scale canvas where ambition meets infrastructure. It’s not just a development—it’s Dubai’s next chapter.
