Madinat Al Mataar Location Advantage
Madinat Al Mataar is a land registry area name rather than a separate project, so its history follows that of Dubai South. Dubai South is a Government of Dubai city project launched in 2006 under the name Dubai World Central, covering 145 sq km. It was renamed Dubai South in August 2015 under a law issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Ruler of Dubai, and the new name was announced by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation. Dubai South oversees the master plan of the city.
Madinat Al Mataar is one part of Dubai South, which is planned in 8 districts. The lists below separate the wider Dubai South from what is listed in Madinat Al Mataar itself:
- Dubai South districts: Residential District, Aviation District, Logistics District, Commercial District, Golf District, Humanitarian District, Exhibition District (the Expo 2020 site) and Business Park, a free zone area
- Dubai South residential sub-communities: Emaar South, Azizi Venice, Hayat, Waada, The Pulse, South Bay and South Living
- Inside Madinat Al Mataar: Azizi Venice and Hayat, alongside standalone apartment towers
Foreign ownership in Madinat Al Mataar is granted plot by plot rather than across the whole area. Resolution No. 7 of 2021 added 21 plots in Madinat Al Mataar where non-UAE nationals can hold freehold ownership or usufruct and lease rights of up to 99 years. Before booking, confirm the ownership status of the specific plot with the Dubai Land Department.
Madinat Al Mataar lies in the southwest of Dubai, beside Al Maktoum International Airport. In April 2024, Dubai approved a new passenger terminal for the airport, planned for 260 million passengers a year at full build out with 5 parallel runways. The first phase is due within 10 years, and all Dubai International Airport operations are set to move here, creating housing demand for about 1 million people around Dubai South.
Apartment towers in Madinat Al Mataar focus on studios and 1 and 2 bedroom units, and some also offer 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. Family homes come in 3, 4 and 5 bedroom layouts measuring 3,217 to 4,953 sq ft.
Facilities serving Madinat Al Mataar are spread across Dubai South and the neighbouring Dubai Investments Park:
- Schools: GEMS Founders School, Greenfield International School, Dove Green Private School and The International School of Choueifat DIP
- Nurseries: Tappy Toes Nursery (Dubai South), Chubby Cheeks DIP, and British Orchard Nursery DIP
- Hospital: NMC Royal Hospital DIP
- Supermarkets: Lulu Hypermarket, Grand Hyper, ZOOM, and Allday Minimart
- Shopping: Expo City Mall, coming up in the wider Dubai South
- Outdoor spaces: green parks, landscaped gardens, walking trails, jogging tracks, and cycling lanes
No metro station operates inside the area yet. The nearest stop is Expo 2020 Station, the last stop on Route 2020 of the Dubai Metro Red Line. By road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) links the area with central Dubai, and Emirates Road (E611) gives access to Expo City Dubai and Jebel Ali.
- Bus: RTA route DS1 runs between the nearest metro stop and Dubai South, launched in May 2022 with 1 bus every 90 minutes from 6:00 am to midnight.
- Planned metro link: in January 2026, RTA invited bids to design a link of about 3 km from Expo 2020 Station to the West Terminal of Al Maktoum International Airport, with no completion date announced
The table lists developers with projects in Madinat Al Mataar, followed by developers active in the wider Dubai South master development.
| Developer | Area |
|---|---|
| Azizi Developments | Madinat Al Mataar |
| Dubai South | Madinat Al Mataar and wider Dubai South |
| Emaar Properties | Wider Dubai South |
| Deviate Real Estate Development | Wider Dubai South |
| Al Mizan | Wider Dubai South |
| Lincoln Star Real Estate Development | Wider Dubai South |
| BT Properties DWC | Wider Dubai South |
Aviation professionals who want to live next to Al Maktoum International Airport.
Investors looking for entry level apartments, with listed prices starting at AED 599,000.
Families who want large homes in a townhouse or villa community.
Buyers who want exposure to the airport led housing demand for about 1 million people.
Commuters who depend on public transport every day, as the bus link to the metro runs at long intervals.
Families who need a hospital close by, as the nearest listed hospital is in Dubai Investments Park.
Buyers who want a finished neighbourhood now, as the new airport terminal and its metro link are still years from completion.
Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja-RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.
Company Authority: Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. is a DLD-registered brokerage (ORN:28658) operating under Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). All project data on this page is cross-checked against the developer’s official documentation and DLD records. Pricing and availability are market-indicative at the time of review and subject to change.
