Nestled amidst the vast Arabian Sands of Dubai, Dubai South emerges as a smart, sustainable urban free zone, spanning over 145-square-kilometers.
This megaproject is more than just a city, but a biosphere designed to catalyze Dubai’s position as a global leader in trade, aviation, logistics and lifestyle, promising an elevated experience for businesses, investors, residents and visitors.
Aviation: Earlier this year, His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid AlMaktoum, Ruler of Dubai, has officially announced the AED 128 billion expansion plan for the upcoming Al Maktoum International Airport, in which, upon its completion, is expected to be at least five times larger than the current Dubai International Airport (DXB) and accommodate over 30 million passengers annually.
In order to encompass its upcoming operations, strengthen its long- term potential, and prepare for the gradual transition towards the new airport, Emirates Airlines Group has announced that its total workforce grew by 10%, to 112,406 employees, reaching its largest size ever.
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This megaproject is more than just a city, but a biosphere designed to catalyze Dubai’s position as a global leader in trade, aviation, logistics and lifestyle, promising an elevated experience for businesses, investors, residents and visitors.
Recently, Dubai South and the government- owned Aldar Properties have announced their joint venture agreement to develop a build-to-suit facility for global logistics firm,
Kuehne+Nagel, at EZDubai.ae, the fully-dedicated ecommerce hub in Dubai South. The 22,915 square-meter facility is strategically positioned toensure easy access to Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port.
Education: GEMS Founders School, by GEMS Education, is set to open its doors in August of this year, welcoming students from FS1 to year8.
The school offers value-based, high quality British education to its students across a campus spanning over 250,000square-feet. In the upcoming years, the school will grow to serve students all the way up to year 13.
- Real Estate: within the next 10 years, the real estate landscape in Dubai South is set to transform drastically. The UAE Ministry of Economy predicts that Dubai South will accommodate over 1 million people in the nearfuture. Therefore, multiple keydevelopers have already began expanding towards Dubai South, through housing developments, retail outlets and commercial hubs.
- A notable development includes the $8.2 Venice project by Azizi Developments, comprising over 30,000 residential and commercial units, as well as retail and F&B outlets located on a 1.5-kilometer long boulevard that will also be home to the second Opera House in Dubai.
- Real Estate Experts believe that investing now presents a strategic opportunity to capitalize on the projected high capital appreciation and secure longterm gains.
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General Outlook: Dubai South is a thriving region, progressing towards sustainable growth across all sectors. With its strategic location that accommodates the upcoming busiest airport, its freezone nature that allows for a business-friendly environment and its focus on sustainability, Dubai South is paving the way for a prosperous future.
“Dubai South contributes to supporting government
initiatives and cementing Dubai’s position as the aviation capital of the world as well as a vibrant urban metropolis. We will utilize our resources, infrastructure, and specialized services to facilitate these ambitious projects and address residential, logistical and aviation needs upon project completion”.
– His Excellency, Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South.
