South Bay Phase 4 by Dubai South: Villas and Townhouses from AED 3.2M
South Bay Phase 4 is a low-rise residential development by Dubai South, the master developer of Dubai World Central. It sits within the South Bay sub-community in the Residential District of the Dubai South master plan. Phase 4 is the fourth sequential cluster release in this gated neighborhood.
Dubai South: What the Location Delivers
Dubai South sits southwest of the main Dubai urban core, near Al Maktoum International Airport and adjacent to Expo City Dubai. The area connects to the wider city via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Commute times to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay run roughly 35 to 45 minutes; access to Dubai Marina is broadly similar.
The product here is townhouses and villas, not high-rise apartments, which reflects the Residential District's character as a low-rise, planned community. For a primary residence buyer, that means a gated environment with more space and less urban density than most central Dubai options. For an investor, the location sits within a major master-planned zone adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport.
AED 3.2M at the Entry Level for Both Types
The listed starting price is AED 3,200,000, and it applies equally to the 4-bedroom townhouse and the 4-bedroom villa. Both product types share this single entry price point. Larger configurations are also available within the project: 5-bedroom townhouses, 5-bedroom villas, and 7-bedroom villas.
Equal pricing across villa and townhouse at the 4-bedroom level means the choice at entry comes down to layout and footprint, not to a price gap between the two types.
From 4-Bedroom Townhouses to 7-Bedroom Villas
South Bay Phase 4 offers townhouses and villas:
- Townhouses: 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom
- Villas: 4-bedroom, 5-bedroom, and 7-bedroom
The 4-bedroom configurations are the entry point for both types, priced from AED 3.2M. The 7-bedroom villa is the largest unit in the project, suited to extended family living or buyers who want a large standalone home within a gated community. All units follow a single layout type (Type A).
From Beach Club to Cycle Track: What's On-Site
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Outdoors | Community Park, Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area, Cycle track |
| Recreation | Shared Pool, Beach Club |
| Community | Mosque, Retail Facilities |
The Beach Club stands out. South Bay Phase 4 is not a coastal development, which makes this an active design choice rather than a location advantage. It signals an intentional push to include resort-style leisure within an inland master-planned community.
The cycle track and landscaped gardens reinforce an outdoor-facing lifestyle offer. The on-site Mosque and retail facilities cover daily needs without residents needing to leave the community. The overall set points toward family-oriented buyers who want active amenities and practical on-site convenience together.
Likely at Handover: Construction Completed June 2026
Construction started in April 2024 with an expected completion of June 2026. That date has now passed. The project is likely at or near handover, meaning buyers entering at this stage are dealing with a completed or near-complete development rather than a long off-plan horizon.
Getting In with a 30% Post-Handover Buffer
| Payment Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| During construction | 50% |
| At handover | 20% |
| Post-handover | 30% |
The key feature of this payment structure is the 30% post-handover tranche. On a AED 3.2M unit, that equals AED 960,000 due after receiving the keys. You take possession of the property before settling this final portion, which creates room to generate rental income during the post-handover payment period.
With the original completion date now passed, buyers entering at this stage are not spreading the 50% construction payments across the original 26-month build period. That portion of the schedule has compressed or concluded.