Short answer: choose Dubai South for a lower entry price and handover-weighted plans if you can hold for 4–6 years while the airport district grows. Choose Al Furjan if you want an established, metro-connected community with tenants already in place, and can pay about AED 640,000 more at the median.
Vidabricks catalogue, 18 Oct 2026, off-plan projects only. Reviewed by the Vidabricks advisory team. Vidabricks sells in both areas, including ZāZEN Acacia in Dubai South as exclusive sales partner.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai South | Al Furjan |
|---|---|---|
| Off-plan projects listed | 38 | 11 |
| Median entry price | AED 1,095,500 | AED 1,733,018 |
| Median 1-bedroom starting price | AED 1,091,000 | AED 1,530,000 |
| Median 2-bedroom starting price | AED 1,432,000 | AED 1,897,000 |
| Average paid before handover | 41.9% | 48.9% |
| Projects asking 40% or less before handover | 22 of 38 | 4 of 9 |
| Completions 2027–2028 | 29 projects | 8 projects |
| Metro | Nearest: Expo 2020 station (Red Line) | Al Furjan station (Red Line, Route 2020) |
| Main demand driver | Al Maktoum International Airport expansion | Established community near Sheikh Zayed Road |
Choose Dubai South if
- Your budget is around AED 1M or less.
- You prefer paying most of the price at handover.
- You can hold through 2027–2028, when many projects complete at once.
Choose Al Furjan if
- You want to rent out soon after handover to an existing tenant base.
- Metro access matters to you or your tenants.
- You prefer smaller, low-rise buildings.
Worked example: AED 1.1M budget
In Dubai South, AED 1.1M is around the median 1-bedroom starting price, so many projects fit. In Al Furjan, the lowest entry price in our catalogue is AED 1,000,000 (Gate Royale Residences), so the choice is narrower. On a 40/60 plan, AED 1.1M means about AED 440,000 plus the 4% DLD fee (AED 44,000) before handover.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dubai South or Al Furjan better for investment?
It depends on your horizon. Dubai South is cheaper (median off-plan entry AED 1.10M) and growth-dependent, tied to the Al Maktoum airport expansion. Al Furjan costs more (AED 1.73M) but is established, with a working metro station and existing tenants.
Which is cheaper, Dubai South or Al Furjan?
Dubai South. A 1-bedroom off-plan starts at a median of about AED 1.09M in Dubai South versus about AED 1.53M in Al Furjan.
Which has more new supply?
Dubai South, with 38 off-plan projects in our catalogue against 11 in Al Furjan; 29 of Dubai South's complete in 2027–2028.
