About Dubai South
Dubai South is a large master-planned city and free zone in the south of Dubai, built around Al Maktoum International Airport. It was launched in 2006 under the name Dubai World Central and later rebranded as Dubai South.
The area combines several districts: a logistics district linking the airport with Jebel Ali Port, an aviation district for aerospace and airline-related businesses, a business park, residential communities and the site that hosted Expo 2020 Dubai, now Expo City Dubai.
Its location is central to its purpose. With Jebel Ali Port nearby, goods can move between sea and air quickly, supporting sea-air logistics and making the area attractive for logistics and e-commerce companies.
Al Maktoum International Airport is planned to become one of the largest airports in the world, with major expansion announced to eventually take over from Dubai International as the city's main airport. This would make Dubai South a major growth area for decades.
The free zone offers business licences for logistics, aviation, trading and other activities, and residential projects are attracting families to the area.
Startups UAE lists Dubai South among Dubai's free zones and development areas.
The area combines several districts: a logistics district linking the airport with Jebel Ali Port, an aviation district for aerospace and airline-related businesses, a business park, residential communities and the site that hosted Expo 2020 Dubai, now Expo City Dubai.
Its location is central to its purpose. With Jebel Ali Port nearby, goods can move between sea and air quickly, supporting sea-air logistics and making the area attractive for logistics and e-commerce companies.
Al Maktoum International Airport is planned to become one of the largest airports in the world, with major expansion announced to eventually take over from Dubai International as the city's main airport. This would make Dubai South a major growth area for decades.
The free zone offers business licences for logistics, aviation, trading and other activities, and residential projects are attracting families to the area.
Startups UAE lists Dubai South among Dubai's free zones and development areas.