Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Dubai South?
The median 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai South sold for AED 1,165,000 over the past 12 months, across 4,120 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 55,125 a year, about AED 4,594 a month, based on 4,527 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a studio went for AED 650K, a 2-bedroom for AED 1.79M, a 3-bedroom for AED 2.44M.
DLD records Dubai South under the official district name Madinat Al Mataar. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Dubai South prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 650,000 | 6,220 | AED 40,000 | 2,329 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,165,000 | 4,120 | AED 55,125 | 4,527 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,789,358 | 2,204 | AED 85,000 | 4,022 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,442,000 | 327 | AED 115,000 | 789 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Madinat Al Mataar.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 1-bedroom in Dubai South good value?
A 1-bedroom in Dubai South costs about 21.1 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is up 21% on a year earlier.
Renting a 1-bedroom in Dubai South: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 9.2% in the September 2026 report. Contracts are annual, and most landlords ask for payment in one to four cheques. Offering fewer cheques is often the easiest way to negotiate the rent down.
Dubai South price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Dubai South went from AED 1,550 to AED 1,702, up 9.8%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,702 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,683 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,513 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,464 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,434 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,613 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,750 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,550 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Madinat Al Mataar.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you buy in Dubai South
- Ask for the service charge per sq ft and the last two years of statements.
- Check whether the unit is ready or off-plan. For off-plan, get the handover date and payment plan in writing.
- Compare the asking price with recorded sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Get mortgage pre-approval before you make an offer, so you know your real budget.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How many 1-bedroom apartments sold in Dubai South last year?
DLD recorded 4,120 sales of 1-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 1,165,000.
Is AED 55,125 a fair rent for a 1-bedroom in Dubai South?
It's the median, so half of the 4,527 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 1-bedroom sales in Dubai South off-plan?
Off-plan made up 94.2% of 1-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
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