Why Dubai South ?

Dubai South, previously known as Dubai World Central, is a visionary, master-planned city that revolves around the Al Maktoum International Airport. Once fully completed, this airport will become the largest in the world, with the capacity to accommodate over 200 million passengers and manage 16 million tones of cargo annually.

Spanning an impressive 145 square kilometers, Dubai South stands as one of the UAE’s most ambitious urban developments. Conceived as “The Centre of Tomorrow,” it comprises eight distinct, integrated districts, each serving a unique function:

  1. Residential: A community-focused living space.
  2. Commercial: A hub for business and commerce.
  3. Logistics: A center for global trade and transportation.
  4. Aviation: Dedicated to the aviation industry.
  5. Humanitarian: A base for international humanitarian efforts.
  6. Golf: Offering leisure and recreational facilities.
  7. Exhibition: A space for large-scale events and exhibitions.
  8. Al Maktoum International Airport: The core of the entire development, set to be the world’s largest airport.

Transport & Access

Airport Proximity
Dubai International Airport (DXB): About 58 minutes by car
Al Maktoum International Airport: Roughly 20 minutes by car.

Road Access
Dubai South is strategically connected to Jebel Ali Port through a dedicated logistics corridor, forming a single customs-bonded free zone covering around 200 square kilometers. This setup allows businesses to tap into a network of over 6,400 registered companies.

 


Commute Times by Car
Dubai South offers convenient access to key locations in Dubai:

  • Dubai Mall: Approximately 46 minutes
  • Palm Jumeirah: Approximately 43 minutes
  • Burj Al Arab: Approximately 44 minutes
  • The Walk JBR: Approximately 44 minutes.

 

 


Public Transport
The metro’s Red Line extension, completed in May 2020, connects Nakheel Harbour & Tower station to the Expo 2020 site, linking Dubai South to the entire metro system. Post-2020, this line will extend further with three additional stations leading to Al Maktoum International Airport, where the trains will terminate.