Beachfront Gates Dubai South
● Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City)
Beachfront Gates Dubai South is a Residential project by Dubai South Properties (Dubai South, government-backed) in Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City). Prices start at around AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 Cr). Current status is under construction. Below you will find the price, sizes, DLD registration details, location notes, pros and cons, and answers to the questions buyers ask most.
Quick Facts
| 0 | Beachfront Gates Dubai South |
| 1 | Dubai South Properties (Dubai South, government-backed) |
| 2 | Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City) |
| 3 | Residential |
| 4 | About 832 - 3,217 sq ft (as quoted by broker pages; the larger sizes are podium units) |
| 5 | AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 Cr) onwards |
| 6 | Under Construction |
| 7 | Registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD); project number not published by the sources checked - verify on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. |
Prices & details are indicative. Please confirm the latest with our advisor or the builder before booking.
Sizes & Pricing
| Configuration | Size | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | About 832 - 3,217 sq ft (as quoted by broker pages; the larger sizes are podium units) | AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 Cr) onwards | Families & end-users |
Prices are indicative. Confirm the latest cost sheet with us.
Floor Plan, Master Plan & Brochure
About Beachfront Gates Dubai South
Beachfront Gates is a two-tower apartment project by Dubai South Properties, the residential arm of the government-backed Dubai South, in the Dubai South Residential District. Both towers face the lagoon of The Pulse Beachfront, the developer's own villa community, which is where the "beachfront" comes from. Some listings file it under Expo City; it is in fact about five minutes' drive from Expo City, and 10 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport.
The source listing puts the start at AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 crore), and broker pages give the first release as 227 one to three-bedroom apartments and podium units of about 832 to 3,217 sq ft. Two-bedroom listings start at AED 1.5 M. More than 100 units sold on launch day, and the plans in print leave 40% until after handover, which is due in Q4 2026.
At a glance
| Project | Beachfront Gates, Dubai South |
|---|---|
| Developer | Dubai South Properties, residential arm of the government-backed Dubai South |
| Community | Dubai South Residential District, beside The Pulse Beachfront lagoon |
| Where it is | About 5 minutes from Expo City; the name is sometimes filed under Expo City |
| Towers and homes | Two towers; Tower 2 launched first with 157 units; 227 apartments in the first release |
| Configurations | 1, 2 and 3 BHK apartments and podium units with large terraces |
| Sizes | About 832 - 3,217 sq ft; the second release 1,058 - 1,951 sq ft |
| Starting price | AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 crore); second release from AED 1.4 M |
| Payment plan | 5% booking, 55% before handover, 40% after (second release: 5/25/30/40) |
| Handover | Q4 2026 |
| Status | Under construction |
| DLD | Project number not published by the sources checked |
Price and unit pricing
| Unit | Size | Price (AED) | In rupees | Implied rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source listing start | From about 832 sq ft | 1,000,000 | About Rs 2.58 crore | About AED 1,202 per sq ft |
| First release start (broker pages) | 832 - 3,217 sq ft | 1,000,000 | About Rs 2.58 crore | — |
| 2 BHK listings | Not stated | From 1,500,000 | About Rs 3.86 crore | — |
| Beachfront Gates 2 start | 1,058 - 1,951 sq ft | From 1,400,000 | About Rs 3.61 crore | About AED 1,323 per sq ft on 1,058 sq ft |
| Podium units and 3 BHK | Up to about 3,217 sq ft | Not published | — | — |
We print AED 1.0 M because the source listing gives it and broker project pages for the first release print the same AED 1,000,000 start. It is a one-bedroom figure. The developer's launch release, as reported, does not give prices. Two-bedroom listings on the largest portal start at AED 1,500,000, and the second release is published from AED 1.4 M on slightly larger units of 1,058 sq ft upwards.
Read the two releases carefully. The launch reports say Beachfront Gates is two towers, and that Tower 2 was offered first with 157 units. Portals split it into "Beachfront Gates 1" and "Beachfront Gates 2", with different starts, size ranges and plans. The unit's tower, and the price sheet for that release, decide which figures apply; the DLD transaction record for the project settles what units have actually sold for.
Against Dubai South
Ready apartments in Dubai South average about AED 1,230 per sq ft on a 2026 guide. Beachfront Gates' entry rate of about AED 1,200 is level with that, and the second release's AED 1,323 is a modest new-build premium. Next door, the developer's South Living sells smaller studios to three-bedrooms from AED 600,000 at about AED 1,360 to 1,470 per sq ft; Beachfront Gates is the larger-unit, lagoon-view step up.
Payment plan and total cost
Two readings of the plan are in print. The first release is quoted as 5% on booking, 55% before handover and 40% after. The second release is quoted as 5% on booking, 25% during construction, 30% on handover and 40% after handover. Both leave 40% of the price until after the keys; the SPA sets how the post-handover 40% is spread.
Worked example: a AED 1,000,000 apartment
| Stage | Share | AED | Rupees (at 25.75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking | 5% | 50,000 | About Rs 12.9 lakh |
| During construction | 25% | 250,000 | About Rs 64.4 lakh |
| On handover (Q4 2026) | 30% | 300,000 | About Rs 77.3 lakh |
| After handover | 40% | 400,000 | About Rs 1.03 crore |
| DLD transfer fee | 4% of price | 40,000 | About Rs 10.3 lakh |
| Oqood registration fee | Fixed | 40 | About Rs 1,000 |
| Registration charges | About AED 4,000 plus VAT | About 4,200 | About Rs 1.08 lakh |
| Total before service charges | About 1,044,240 | About Rs 2.69 crore |
On the 5/55/40 reading the first two lines merge: AED 600,000 in all before handover. A broker adds 2% plus VAT, about AED 21,000.
Buying now. With handover due in Q4 2026, most of the construction instalments will already have been paid on any unit a first buyer resells. You repay the seller what they have paid plus their premium, and take over the handover and post-handover payments; the 4% DLD fee is charged on the resale price. Get Dubai South Properties' statement of account on the unit before paying the seller.
Service charge. Not published by the sources checked. A tower with podium pools and sports decks will carry a mid-range Dubai rate; ask for the budget per sq ft, because at this price it decides whether the net yield is 5% or 6%.
Location and connectivity
Beachfront Gates is in the Dubai South Residential District, beside The Pulse Beachfront, whose lagoon the towers face. Expo City Dubai, with the Expo 2020 metro station on the Route 2020 branch of the Red Line, is about five minutes by car; Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is about 10 minutes and Downtown Dubai about 30. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road connect the district to the rest of the city.
Dubai South is a planned district built around DWC and its logistics zone. The Residential District already has people living in it: The Pulse's apartments and townhouses, The Pulse Beachfront's first villas and South Bay coming through. That makes it more lived-in than much of the new supply in the south of the city, but it is still thin on shops and schools compared with older suburbs.
The case for living here rests on the airport's growth and on work in the south: DWC, Expo City, Jebel Ali. For the villa side of the same district see South Bay; for Expo City itself see Mangrove Residences. For a wider comparison, see all Dubai projects we track or the full projects list.
Amenities and specifications
The developer's launch release describes family-sized apartments with living rooms, en-suite bathrooms, closed kitchens - still unusual in new Dubai apartments, and useful for cooking-heavy households - and large balconies and windows. A limited number of podium units come with large terraces.
The podium decks carry the shared facilities: separate swimming pools for adults and children, children's play areas, entertainment zones and a range of sports and recreational facilities. The view across The Pulse Beachfront lagoon, with its man-made beach, is the rest of the offer.
Sizes run from about 832 sq ft for the smallest first-release unit to about 3,217 sq ft for the largest podium homes, and 1,058 to 1,951 sq ft in the second release. The sources checked do not publish the storey count, finish schedule, appliance brands or parking per unit. Final specification as per the SPA.
About the developer
Dubai South Properties is the residential arm of Dubai South, the government-backed master developer of the district around Al Maktoum International Airport. Its record is local and in sequence. The Pulse, about 1,400 apartments and 240 townhouses, came first, with the townhouses handed over in 2020. The Pulse Beachfront, about 800 homes around the lagoon Beachfront Gates faces, has a completed first phase of 251 villas. South Bay, a lagoon community of about 1,000 homes, sold out between 2022 and June 2024, but its first phases slipped from their original March 2025 target.
Beachfront Gates followed South Living as its next apartment launch, and the developer reported more than 100 units sold on launch day. It is a developer that builds in one district, has delivered there, and has the state behind it; its recent slip on South Bay is the reason to check the build status rather than assume the Q4 2026 date.
For Indian buyers
Ownership. Dubai South is a freehold area for foreign buyers. During construction your purchase is an Oqood record at the DLD; at handover the DLD issues the title deed in your name. There is no annual property tax and no VAT on a residential sale; the government cost is the 4% DLD transfer fee, AED 40,000 on a AED 1.0 M apartment.
Remittance. Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme each person can send USD 250,000 per financial year. The entry unit with fees is about AED 1.04 M, roughly USD 284,000: just over one person's allowance and well within a couple's USD 500,000. With 40% after handover, one buyer can spread it across two or three financial years. The 20% TCS on remittances above Rs 10 lakh a year is adjusted against your income tax.
Golden Visa. The property route needs AED 2 million. A AED 1.0 M or AED 1.5 M apartment does not qualify; only the largest units and podium homes are likely to reach it. If the visa is the goal, look at a villa in the same district instead.
Rent and tax. Dubai apartments averaged about 7% gross in 2026, and at about AED 1,200 per sq ft Beachfront Gates is priced near Dubai South's ready average, so a district-average rent is a fair expectation: plan on 6% to 7% gross, about AED 60,000 to 70,000 a year on AED 1.0 M, and 5% to 6% net after service charges and a month's vacancy. The UAE levies no tax on the rent; an Indian tax resident declares it in India, with the 30% standard deduction, and reports the flat as a foreign asset.
Pros
- Government-backed developer with delivered homes in the same district
- From about AED 1,200 per sq ft, close to Dubai South's ready average of about AED 1,230
- Lagoon views over The Pulse Beachfront, and podium pools for adults and children
- 40% of the price after handover
- Handover due in Q4 2026, so a short wait
Cons
- Not in Expo City, despite some listings: it is in Dubai South, about 5 minutes away
- The AED 1.0 M start is on the source listing and broker pages; two-bedroom listings start at AED 1.5 M
- Two different payment-plan readings in print
- Below the AED 2 M Golden Visa threshold for most units
- Dubai South Properties' South Bay slipped; no confirmation yet that this build is on time
Who this is for
- Families and workers tied to DWC, Expo City or Jebel Ali
- Buyers who want a new apartment near AED 1 M from a government-backed developer
- LRS-funded buyers: the entry unit fits inside a couple's annual allowance
- Investors who want a district-average rent at a district-average price
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a real beach - the 'beachfront' is the community's lagoon
- Golden Visa buyers on a one-bedroom budget
- Anyone commuting daily to Downtown, DIFC or the Marina
- Buyers who assume it sits inside Expo City
Our verdict
Beachfront Gates is a sensible, mid-priced apartment buy from a government-backed developer that has already delivered homes in the same district. At about AED 1,200 per sq ft for the entry unit it is priced near what ready Dubai South flats trade for, so you are not paying much of an off-plan premium, and 40% of the price waits until after handover. The name oversells it: the 'beach' is The Pulse Beachfront's lagoon, and the project is in Dubai South, not Expo City. The AED 1.0 M start comes from the source listing and broker pages, while two-bedroom listings start at AED 1.5 M, so check what the price actually buys. Handover in Q4 2026 is close, but the developer's last launch slipped.
Worth a look for an end-user or investor whose life is around DWC and Expo City, and who wants a new flat near AED 1 M with a short wait. Confirm which tower and release the unit is in, the build status and the payment schedule in writing. If you want a Golden Visa or a real beach, this is not the project.
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Dubai property calculator — costs, cash needed and net rent
Works from any country: pick your currency, or type your own rate. Fees follow the DLD schedule; rent figures are yours to set.
| Charge | AED | Your currency |
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Fee basis: DLD transfer 4% of price, plus a DLD admin fee of AED 580 on a ready unit and AED 40 at Oqood on an off-plan one; registration trustee AED 2,000 below AED 500,000 and AED 4,000 from AED 500,000, plus 5% VAT (AED 2,100 or AED 4,200); title deed and map about AED 500; agency 2% plus 5% VAT where used; mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290. Rates shown are indicative, read on 9 September 2026, and the pegged ones (USD and the GCC currencies) do not move — edit the rate box for anything else. This is an estimate to plan with, not a quotation, and it does not cover tax in your own country.
FAQs
What is the price of Beachfront Gates?
The source listing and broker pages start it at AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 crore). Two-bedroom listings start at AED 1,500,000, and the second release, Beachfront Gates 2, is published from AED 1.4 M.
Is Beachfront Gates in Expo City?
No. It is in the Dubai South Residential District, beside The Pulse Beachfront lagoon, about five minutes by car from Expo City. Some listings file it under Expo City because of that.
Who is the developer of Beachfront Gates?
Dubai South Properties, the residential arm of Dubai South, the government-backed master developer around Al Maktoum airport. It also built The Pulse and The Pulse Beachfront and is building South Bay.
What is the payment plan for Beachfront Gates?
Both readings in print leave 40% until after handover: 5/55/40 for the first release, and 5% booking, 25% construction, 30% on handover, 40% after for the second. The SPA sets the schedule.
When is handover for Beachfront Gates?
Q4 2026. No source we checked confirms completion yet; check the build percentage on the Dubai REST app.
Does Beachfront Gates qualify for the Golden Visa?
Not at AED 1.0 M; the property route needs AED 2 M. Only the largest units and podium homes are likely to reach it.
What rent can I expect at Beachfront Gates?
Dubai apartments averaged about 7% gross in 2026, and at about AED 1,200 per sq ft Beachfront Gates is priced near Dubai South's ready average, so 6% to 7% gross and 5% to 6% net is a fair planning range.
Can an Indian buyer own a unit at Beachfront Gates?
Yes. Dubai South is freehold for foreign buyers. The money leaves India under the LRS, up to USD 250,000 per person per financial year, and the DLD issues the title deed after handover.
Compare with other Dubai projects
Also in Expo City: Terra Heights (from AED 1.4 M, handover 2029), Emaar Terra Gardens (from AED 1.55 M, handover 2029), Terra Woods (from AED 1.6 M, handover 2030) and Sidr Residences Tower 3 (from AED 1,858,000, handover 2027). See every Dubai South project with prices and handover dates.
More by Dubai South: South Living (from AED 600,000, handover 2027), Villanova Amaranta (from AED 2,649,995, ready) and South Bay (from AED 3,740,000, handover 2026).
A similar budget elsewhere in Dubai: Gardenia Livings (from AED 1,000,000, ready), Binghatti Phantom (from AED 999,999, ready) and Riverside Views (from AED 993,000, handover 2028).
Read next: Off-Plan Property in Dubai: How It Works · Dubai Property Payment Plans: 1% Monthly, Post-Handover and More · The Cost of Buying Property in Dubai. Every Dubai project we track is listed on the Dubai section.
Amenities
- ✓ Clubhouse
- ✓ Multipurpose Hall
- ✓ 24x7 Security
- ✓ Power Backup
- ✓ Car Parking
- ✓ Indoor Games
- ✓ Gymnasium
- ✓ Jogging Track
- ✓ Kids Play Area
- ✓ Landscaped Gardens
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Yoga & Meditation Area
Project Highlights
- ✓ Two apartment towers by Dubai South Properties facing The Pulse Beachfront lagoon
- ✓ In the Dubai South Residential District - about 5 minutes from Expo City, 10 from DWC
- ✓ From AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 crore); 2 BHK listings from AED 1,500,000
- ✓ First release 227 apartments of about 832 - 3,217 sq ft; Tower 2 opened with 157 units
- ✓ More than 100 units sold on launch day, per the developer's release
- ✓ Plans leave 40% of the price until after handover
- ✓ Handover Q4 2026
Pros & Cons
- +Government-backed developer with delivered homes in the same district
- +From about AED 1,200 per sq ft, close to Dubai South's ready average of about AED 1,230
- +Lagoon views over The Pulse Beachfront, and podium pools for adults and children
- +40% of the price after handover
- +Handover due in Q4 2026, so a short wait
- –Not in Expo City, despite some listings: it is in Dubai South, about 5 minutes away
- –The AED 1.0 M start is on the source listing and broker pages; two-bedroom listings start at AED 1.5 M
- –Two different payment-plan readings in print
- –Below the AED 2 M Golden Visa threshold for most units
- –Dubai South Properties' South Bay slipped; no confirmation yet that this build is on time
Who Should Buy & Who Should Avoid
- +Families and workers tied to DWC, Expo City or Jebel Ali
- +Buyers who want a new apartment near AED 1 M from a government-backed developer
- +LRS-funded buyers: the entry unit fits inside a couple's annual allowance
- +Investors who want a district-average rent at a district-average price
- –Buyers who want a real beach - the 'beachfront' is the community's lagoon
- –Golden Visa buyers on a one-bedroom budget
- –Anyone commuting daily to Downtown, DIFC or the Marina
- –Buyers who assume it sits inside Expo City
Handover Timeline
Portals and broker pages print handover for Q4 2026, about three months away as of late September 2026. No source we checked reports the towers complete or a completion certificate issued. Dubai South Properties' last big launch, South Bay, slipped from its first March 2025 target, so ask for the build percentage on the DLD's Dubai REST app and the date in your SPA before you pay a resale premium.
Beachfront Gates Dubai South vs Ganga Anantam 85, Sector 85 Gu...
| Compare | Beachfront Gates Dubai... | Ganga Anantam 85, Sect... |
|---|---|---|
| Builder trust | Dubai South Properties (Dubai South, government-backed) — known track record | Varies, often smaller names |
| Status clarity | Under construction, clearly listed | Often unclear or mixed |
| Location | Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City) | Usually older, denser pockets |
| Layouts | Modern, efficient residential | Older, less efficient |
| Amenities | Newer clubs, security, open space | Limited or dated |
| Rental / resale demand | Healthy in this corridor | Slower, depends on pocket |
A quick side-by-side with a nearby project. Prices & details are indicative — confirm with us.
See the full Beachfront Gates Dubai... vs Ganga Anantam 85, Sect... comparison →Comparison Matrix
| Feature | Beachfront Gates Dub... |
|---|---|
| Developer | Dubai South Properties (Dubai South, government-backed) |
| Location | Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City) |
| Starting Price | AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 Cr) onwards |
| Type | Residential |
| Status | Under Construction |
| DLD | Registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD); project number not published by the sources checked - verify on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. |
Location Map
Nearby Landmarks & Connectivity
Connectivity is indicative. Ask us for exact distances and drive times.
The main thing to weigh is this — not in Expo City, despite some listings: it is in Dubai South, about 5 minutes away. It is not a deal-breaker for most buyers, but worth factoring in. Tell us your plan and we will say honestly whether it matters for you.
For the long term, Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City) has the basics investors look for — steady demand, improving roads, and a healthy mix of end-users and tenants. A home from a known builder in this corridor usually holds value and has room to grow over a 5 to 10 year horizon. It suits patient, long-term buyers more than anyone chasing a quick flip. The entry price you get decides how good the return looks, so confirm the live rate with us first.
It suits long-term buyers and investors who are fine waiting for handover in exchange for lower entry pricing, and anyone who wants a home from a trusted builder in Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City).
At around AED 1.0 M (about Rs 2.58 Cr) to start, it is priced in line with the Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City) market for this kind of home. Whether it is worth it depends on the exact unit and the running offer — we will help you compare before you commit.
An honest read on livability, builder trust, investment potential and value — scored by our team, not the builder.
About Dubai South Properties (Dubai South, government-backed)
Dubai South Properties is the residential arm of Dubai South, the government-backed master developer of the district around Al Maktoum International Airport. Its record is local and in sequence: The Pulse, about 1,400 apartments and 240 townhouses, with the townhouses handed over in 2020; The Pulse Beachfront, 800 homes, with a first phase of 251 villas completed; South Bay, a lagoon community sold out between 2022 and 2024 whose first phases slipped from their March 2025 target; and South Living. Beachfront Gates followed South Living as its next apartment launch.
Payment Plan
Specifications
💬 Our View
Beachfront Gates is a sensible, mid-priced apartment buy from a government-backed developer that has already delivered homes in the same district. At about AED 1,200 per sq ft for the entry unit it is priced near what ready Dubai South flats trade for, so you are not paying much of an off-plan premium, and 40% of the price waits until after handover. The name oversells it: the 'beach' is The Pulse Beachfront's lagoon, and the project is in Dubai South, not Expo City. The AED 1.0 M start comes from the source listing and broker pages, while two-bedroom listings start at AED 1.5 M, so check what the price actually buys. Handover in Q4 2026 is close, but the developer's last launch slipped.
We track Dubai South Residential District (about 5 minutes from Expo City) closely, and Beachfront Gates Dubai South is one of the homes buyers ask about often. Our honest take: weigh the developer, the exact unit, and the price you get against nearby options before you commit. We are not here to push one project — we help you compare and pick what fits your budget and plan. For the live price and a clear comparison, just reach out.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Final Verdict
Worth a look for an end-user or investor whose life is around DWC and Expo City, and who wants a new flat near AED 1 M with a short wait. Confirm which tower and release the unit is in, the build status and the payment schedule in writing. If you want a Golden Visa or a real beach, this is not the project.