South Living

From 41 to 136 sqm: South Living spreads its unit mix across levels 3 to 12

The smallest unit at South Living measures 441 square feet, roughly 41 sqm, and comes without a balcony. The largest layout published in the brochure reaches 1,466 square feet, around 136 sqm, with a study room in addition to its two bedrooms. In between, Dubai South offers standard one and two bedroom units, and also lists three bedroom apartments whose floor plans don't appear in the documents reviewed. The building has a ground floor, a parking podium and eleven upper floors (G+P+11). Handover is set for 24 December 2026, in the Residential District of Dubai South, close to Al Maktoum Airport.

Studios limited to floors 3 through 7

The studio layout (type 1A) only appears on levels 3 to 7. Above that, the unit mix shifts toward larger homes, putting family sized apartments on the higher, more open floors. The studio has a living room measuring 3.7 by 6.2 metres, a kitchen at 1.9 by 3.3 metres and a bathroom at 1.8 by 2.6 metres. It's a compact format that fits rental demand from workers employed around the airport and logistics zone. The suite numbering (301 to 720, then 801 to 1218) suggests the lower floors hold more units than the upper ones.

The two bedroom with study, the widest layout on record

The type 1B one bedroom unit offers 824 square feet of interior space plus 85 square feet of balcony, for a total of 909 square feet (about 84 sqm). It includes a walk in closet, a bathroom and a guest toilet, a combination that's still uncommon for this unit type. The type 1C two bedroom totals 1,240 square feet including a 76 square foot balcony, with two bedrooms around 3.8 by 4.2 metres each. Type 2A goes further: 1,385 square feet of interior space, an 81 square foot balcony, three bathrooms and a study room measuring 3.7 by 3.1 metres. This enclosed office, almost a third bedroom, is clearly aimed at households that work from home.

Lap pool, badminton court and a library

The brochure lists a lap pool paired with a children's wading pool, while the marketing material describes a lagoon style pool. It's worth checking the developer's document and confirming this point in the contract. The amenities package also includes a badminton court, a gym with a yoga and meditation space, a sauna and a multipurpose room. A library, a billiards table and a ping pong table round out a selection geared more toward family life than toward an infinity pool. Outside, a shaded kiosk, a green zone and barbecue areas make up the landscaped grounds.

Walking distance to the park and shops of the Residential District

South Living sits within the already inhabited residential section of Dubai South, not on an empty plot. The developer states that the community park, supermarkets, restaurants, hair salons and a petrol station are all within walking distance. For a tenant, that changes daily life in an area where driving is still the norm. Arrival is through a visitor drop off point, followed by a double height lobby featuring a water wall. Resident parking occupies the ground floor and the podium, with no basement level.

Al Maktoum next door, Marina 30 minutes away

The project is built around Al Maktoum Airport, set to become the world's largest once its expansions are complete. This long term construction effort is the area's main selling point, bringing along logistics and aviation related jobs. Expo Road connects to the rest of the emirate: the developer counts roughly 30 minutes to Dubai Marina and 40 minutes to Downtown Dubai. DXB Airport is also quoted at 40 minutes away. These travel times depend on traffic, so investors should test them during peak hours.

The master developer as builder

Dubai South, the entity running the city's master plan, is developing South Living itself. The project is sold freehold, open to foreign buyers. The building is mid rise for the area, clearly taller than the G+4 or G+5 blocks launched by nearby private developers. With handover scheduled for late 2026, it ranks among the area's projects closest to key delivery. Still, the construction timeline deserves regular checking against the land registry before any commitment.