Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
Dubai South or Al Furjan?
Dubai South paid the higher gross yield in September 2026: 9.2% against 3.5% in Al Furjan. Dubai South is the cheaper of the two at AED 1,659 per sq ft, compared with AED 1,661 in Al Furjan. If income matters most, lean toward the higher yield. If you plan to live in the home or hold it for growth, price and the specific building matter more.
DLD records Dubai South under the official district name Madinat Al Mataar. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
DLD records Al Furjan under the official district name Jabal Ali First. Figures on this page cover that whole district, which also takes in neighbouring communities, so treat them as a guide to the wider area rather than Al Furjan alone.
Dubai South vs Al Furjan: the numbers side by side
| Dubai South | Al Furjan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, September 2026 | AED 781,890 | AED 1,841,201 |
| Price per sq ft, September 2026 | AED 1,659 | AED 1,661 |
| Change in price per sq ft, year on year | up 21% | up 16.2% |
| Gross rental yield | 9.2% | 3.5% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 93.2% | 66.2% |
| Studio median price | AED 650,000 | AED 561,495 |
| Studio median annual rent | AED 40,000 | AED 42,999 |
| 1-Bedroom median price | AED 1,165,000 | AED 1,293,558 |
| 1-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 55,125 | AED 61,030 |
| 2-Bedroom median price | AED 1,789,358 | AED 1,955,000 |
| 2-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 85,000 | AED 81,506 |
| 3-Bedroom median price | AED 2,442,000 | AED 2,489,000 |
| 3-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 115,000 | AED 94,856 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales and Ejari contracts. Monthly figures from the September 2026 report; bedroom figures cover 12 months of sales and 24 months of rents to 3 October 2026.
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 or Al Furjan
- 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
Which is cheaper, Dubai South or Al Furjan?
Dubai South, at a median of AED 1,659 per sq ft in September 2026, against AED 1,661 in Al Furjan.
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai South or Al Furjan?
Dubai South, with a gross yield of 9.2% against 3.5% in Al Furjan, based on the September 2026 DLD data.
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