Dubai South and Majid Al Futtaim announced the launch of a new mixed-use community worth Dh62 billion near Al Maktoum International Airport.

The project will become one of the largest new districts in the southern part of Dubai and will cover an area of approximately 22 million square feet.

What will be built

The new master community will include:

• residential districts
• retail spaces
• lifestyle infrastructure
• hospitality properties
• entertainment zones

A key element of the project will be a large shopping mall, which will become the central part of the new district.

Why all eyes are on Dubai South

Dubai South is currently considered one of the fastest-growing districts of the emirate.

The main driver is the construction of Al Maktoum International Airport, which, upon completion, is set to become the world's largest airport.

That is why more and more developers and investors are focusing on this part of the city.

What companies are saying

Head of Dubai South Nabil Al Kindi noted that the project reflects Dubai's long-term strategy to develop as a global hub for living, business, and investment.

Majid Al Futtaim also stated that they view Dubai South as "the next major chapter in the city's development."

What is known about Dubai South

Dubai South — one of Dubai's largest master-planned projects.

Key facts:

• area — 145 sq. km
• central facility — Al Maktoum International Airport
• the district's development is focused on transport, logistics, and new residential clusters

The district is gradually transforming into a new major urban center for the emirate.

The Role of Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim is one of the largest developers and shopping mall operators in the Middle East.

The company owns:

• Mall of the Emirates
• Mall of Egypt
• Mall of Oman
• the City Centre network

The group also actively develops residential, hospitality, and entertainment projects across the region.

Why the project is important

The new community shows how Dubai is gradually shifting its development towards the southern part of the city — around the future mega-hub Al Maktoum International Airport.

In the coming years, Dubai South could become one of the city's main growth points thanks to:

• extensive infrastructure
• a new airport
• the development of transport links
• the construction of large residential and commercial projects

What's next?

While construction timelines have not been fully disclosed, the project launch confirms that Dubai South is becoming one of Dubai's key development areas for the coming decades.