South Ridge 3Completed 2008AED 1,902 per sq ft ▼ 4% in a year resale, 7 sales
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Entry-level residential tower built by Emaar Properties, handed over in 2008, with 33 floors and 70 resales since 2020

South Ridge 3, Downtown Dubai · by Emaar Properties

3, South Ridge: a resale 1-bed sells for about AED 1.95m

Median of 5 resale 1-bed sales in the 12 months to 24 Oct 2026 (7 resale sales of all sizes). Last sale in the tower: 1 Sep 2026.

The market says
7 resales of all sizes in 12 months at AED 1,902 per sq ft (-4% in a year); a higher price than 15% of Downtown Dubai towers; owners who sold gained 13.1% a year and 0% sold at a loss; 6 homes for sale now.
James Paul Booth
The agent's view
“Owners who sold in South Ridge 3 made 13.1% a year, and none of the 9 on record sold at a loss. A 1-bed gives a gross yield of about 5.9% on the median signed Ejari rent for a 1-bed in Downtown Dubai (AED 115,000 a year), against the median sold price. There are about 10 months of homes for sale, so the buyer can negotiate. For me that is a strong record for Downtown Dubai. Pay for the right view and layout.”
James Paul Booth, Dubai broker since 2018. A personal view. Not financial advice.
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Renting, or buying to let? Signed rents across the area: rent prices on RENT DUBAI →
Asking now, 2-bed
AED 3,662,500 (6 listings)
Signed rent, 1-bed
AED 115,000 a year (community median, 2,444 signed Ejari leases, 12 months) · gross yield 5.9% (signed rent)
Asking rent, 1-bed
AED 130,000 a year (4 listings)
Official record
274 registered sales since 2009: 274 apartment
Size
33 floors
Service charge
AED 14.58 per sq ft a year
59 units with a sale on record since 2020.
0sales in the last 30 days: 0 resale, 0 off-plan
6for sale now
10 monthsTime to sell: the homes now listed, at the last year's pace
AIWritten by Dalia, an AI data analyst. Data to 24 Oct 2026. Built 27 Oct 2026.

Other towers in South Ridge

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From the developer: Emaar Properties

What Emaar Properties publishes about South Ridge 3. Pictures are the developer's artist's impressions, not photos of the building. Each fact shows where it comes from; a fact read from the developer's text is checked word for word.

Checked, not found: artist's impressions, floor plans, a video, a brochure or other PDF, facts we could check. We searched the developer site and the web on 14 Oct 2026. Ask Emaar Properties for the latest brochure and floor plans.

Street view of South Ridge 3

The street outside, live from Google, about 24 m from the building. Drag to look around.

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South Ridge 3 on the map

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Resale and off-plan prices by bedroom

Resale = a completed home sold on. Off-plan = a home sold before the tower is complete, by the developer or by an earlier buyer (a Land Department "delayed sell"). The two are different markets, so we never mix them in one price. Sold = median price of sales in the 12 months to 24 Oct 2026. Asking and rent = live listings on 7 Oct 2026. Counts are in brackets. A median needs 5 sales or 3 listings.

TypeResale: soldResale: per sq ftMedian askingRent a yearGross yield
1-bedAED 1,950,000 (5)1,902– (0)AED 130,000 (4)6.7%
2-bedunder 5 (2)–AED 3,662,500 (6)– (0)–

Rents in this table are asking rents (adverts). The yield in the headline is the signed Ejari rent divided by the median resale price, before service charge.

Sales we leave out of every median, count and chart (0 of 70 here): bulk transfers, meaning 5 or more completed homes sold within two days at prices per sq ft within 25% of each other (0); a sale at exactly the same price as that unit's sale before (0); a size more than 1.6 times the usual size for the recorded type, or a "studio" above 750 sq ft (0). They stay in the list below with a label.

Resale price per sq ft fell 4% in a year

Median AED 1,902 per sq ft in the last 12 months (7 resale sales, all sizes) against AED 1,973 in the 12 months before (14 resale sales, all sizes).

2022-Q4: AED 1,640 per sq ft, 5 sales1,64022 Q42023-Q1: AED 1,366 per sq ft, 1 sale1,36623 Q12023-Q2: AED 1,530 per sq ft, 2 sales1,53023 Q22023-Q3: AED 1,728 per sq ft, 4 sales1,72823 Q32023-Q4: AED 1,502 per sq ft, 3 sales1,50223 Q42024-Q1: AED 1,959 per sq ft, 6 sales1,95924 Q12024-Q2: AED 1,804 per sq ft, 5 sales1,80424 Q22024-Q3: AED 1,777 per sq ft, 5 sales1,77724 Q32024-Q4: AED 1,827 per sq ft, 5 sales1,82724 Q42025-Q1: AED 2,003 per sq ft, 4 sales2,00325 Q12025-Q2: AED 2,133 per sq ft, 4 sales2,13325 Q22025-Q3: AED 2,000 per sq ft, 3 sales2,00025 Q32025-Q4: AED 2,000 per sq ft, 2 sales2,00025 Q42026-Q1: AED 2,002 per sq ft, 1 sale2,00226 Q12026-Q2: AED 1,804 per sq ft, 3 sales1,80426 Q22026-Q3: AED 1,973 per sq ft, 2 sales1,97326 Q35 sales51 sales12 sales24 sales43 sales36 sales65 sales55 sales55 sales54 sales44 sales43 sales32 sales21 sales13 sales32 sales2Median AED per sq ftNumber of sales

Bars: median AED per sq ft by quarter. Blue line and blue numbers under the bars: number of sales in the quarter. Last 16 quarters at most. Grey bars have fewer than 3 sales.

Every sale since 2020: 70 sales of 59 units

Newest first. Each sale is marked Resale or Off-plan. The last column shows the change from the same unit's sale before.

UnitTypeSq ftPriceAED per sq ftDateMarketAgainst the sale before
14012-bed1,663AED 3,400,0002,0441 Sep 2026Resale
20031-bed1,025AED 1,950,0001,90227 Aug 2026Resale+9% from AED 1.78m in 2024
7051-bed974AED 1,800,0001,84816 Jun 2026Resale
22051-bed974AED 1,750,0001,7977 Jun 2026Resale
9012-bed1,663AED 3,000,0001,80411 May 2026Resale+10% from AED 2.73m in 2022
6051-bed974AED 1,950,0002,00211 Mar 2026Resale
17051-bed974AED 2,000,0002,05315 Dec 2025Resale
10031-bed1,025AED 1,995,0001,94623 Oct 2025Resale
12012-bed1,663AED 3,580,0002,1539 Sep 2025Resale+33% from AED 2.70m in 2024
5051-bed974AED 1,725,0001,7714 Sep 2025Resale
21031-bed1,025AED 2,050,0002,00016 Jul 2025Resale
6022-bed1,560AED 2,650,0001,69926 Jun 2025Resale
11012-bed1,663AED 3,550,0002,13512 Jun 2025Resale
1021-bed857AED 2,100,0002,45027 May 2025Resale+81% from AED 1.16m in 2022
20041-bed985AED 2,100,0002,1321 May 2025Resale
20012-bed1,663AED 3,775,0002,27027 Mar 2025Resale
4012-bed1,663AED 3,740,0002,24928 Feb 2025Resale+25% from AED 3.00m in 2024
1011-bed1,525AED 2,150,0001,41018 Feb 2025Resale
12041-bed985AED 1,730,0001,7568 Jan 2025Resale
7031-bed1,025AED 1,780,0001,7374 Dec 2024Resale
16041-bed985AED 1,800,0001,82721 Nov 2024Resale
WP201Studio731AED 1,350,0001,84723 Oct 2024Resale+36% from AED 988,888 in 2021
22031-bed1,025AED 1,830,0001,7858 Oct 2024Resale+41% from AED 1.30m in 2021
13012-bed1,663AED 3,600,0002,1652 Oct 2024Resale+20% from AED 3.00m in 2023
9031-bed1,025AED 1,765,0001,72227 Sep 2024Resale
18022-bed1,560AED 3,150,0002,0196 Sep 2024Resale+19% from AED 2.65m in 2024
7041-bed985AED 1,750,0001,77730 Jul 2024Resale+65% from AED 1.06m in 2021
18022-bed1,560AED 2,650,0001,69915 Jul 2024Resale
10022-bed1,560AED 3,200,0002,05111 Jul 2024Resale
14022-bed1,560AED 3,200,0002,05128 Jun 2024Resale
15051-bed974AED 1,800,0001,84811 Jun 2024Resale
12012-bed1,663AED 2,700,0001,62420 May 2024Resale
24011-bed1,132AED 2,000,0001,76717 May 2024Resale
4012-bed1,663AED 3,000,0001,80419 Apr 2024Resale
22012-bed1,663AED 3,350,0002,01411 Mar 2024Resale
4051-bed974AED 1,456,0001,4951 Mar 2024Resale
20022-bed1,560AED 3,250,0002,08323 Feb 2024Resale
20031-bed1,025AED 1,785,0001,74122 Feb 2024Resale
25022-bed2,434AED 4,700,0001,93115 Jan 2024Resale
13022-bed1,560AED 3,100,0001,98715 Jan 2024Resale
3031-bed1,025AED 1,540,0001,50213 Dec 2023Resale
21022-bed1,560AED 3,300,0002,11520 Nov 2023Resale
24032-bed1,742AED 2,450,0001,4063 Nov 2023Resale
17031-bed1,025AED 1,700,0001,65827 Sep 2023Resale
13012-bed1,663AED 3,000,0001,80425 Sep 2023Resale
11051-bed974AED 1,750,0001,7976 Sep 2023Resale
3051-bed974AED 1,440,0001,47812 Jul 2023Resale
19031-bed1,025AED 1,610,0001,5717 Jun 2023Resale
16051-bed974AED 1,450,0001,48912 May 2023Resale
12031-bed1,025AED 1,400,0001,3669 Jan 2023Resale
8012-bed1,663AED 2,550,0001,5336 Dec 2022Resale
12022-bed1,560AED 2,575,0001,65128 Nov 2022Resale
3022-bed1,560AED 2,650,0001,69924 Oct 2022Resale
9012-bed1,663AED 2,727,0001,64011 Oct 2022Resale
15041-bed985AED 1,380,0001,40111 Oct 2022Resale
25013-bed3,322AED 6,300,0001,8969 Sep 2022Resale
23031-bed1,025AED 1,425,0001,39017 Jun 2022Resale
1021-bed857AED 1,160,0001,3541 Jun 2022Resale+16% from AED 1.00m in 2020
17041-bed985AED 1,300,0001,32023 May 2022Resale
22031-bed1,025AED 1,300,0001,26828 Dec 2021Resale
WP201Studio731AED 988,8881,35323 Sep 2021Resale
21041-bed985AED 1,180,0001,19831 Aug 2021Resale
3041-bed1,487AED 1,250,0008419 May 2021Resale
7041-bed985AED 1,060,0001,07628 Mar 2021Resale
15022-bed1,560AED 2,025,0001,29814 Feb 2021Resale
22022-bed1,560AED 1,850,0001,1869 Dec 2020Resale
11022-bed1,560AED 1,700,0001,0909 Nov 2020Resale
15012-bed1,663AED 1,650,00099228 Oct 2020Resale
24042-bed1,417AED 1,285,0009079 Sep 2020Resale
1021-bed857AED 1,000,0001,16724 Feb 2020Resale

6 homes for sale: asking prices and days listed

6 homes are for sale in South Ridge 3. The median advert has been listed for 4 days; the oldest for 6 days.

TypeFor saleMedian askingAsking per sq ftSold per sq ft (sales)Asking over soldMedian time listed
2-bed6AED 3,662,5002,202too few sales–4 days

How long the adverts have been listed

30 days or less6
31 to 90 days0
91 to 180 days0
More than 180 days0

Each home for sale, closest to sold prices first

TypeSq ftAskingPer sq ftDays listedNotes
2-bed1,465AED 3,100,0002,1166furnished
2-bed1,465AED 3,100,0002,1166
2-bed1,663AED 3,625,0002,1800
2-bed1,663AED 3,700,0002,2255furnished
2-bed1,560AED 4,250,0002,7242
2-bed1,560AED 4,899,0003,1403

Adverts: one reading on 7 Oct 2026. Sold prices: resale sales in this tower in the last 12 months, 5 or more of the type. An advert has no unit number, so we compare the price per sq ft with the type, not with the same unit. An asking price is not a sale price. Days listed is from the date on the advert: an agent can place a home again as a new advert, so the real time for sale can be longer. 1 adverts have the same type, size and price as another advert: they are probably the same home with a second agent. We cannot show price cuts over time or the time to sell yet: these need more than one reading.

Mortgage: what South Ridge 3 costs a month

The numbers start from the median sold price in this tower. Change any of them. The rate starts at 3.99%, the most common 3-year fixed rate in two bank comparison lists dated 5 October 2026. Fixed rates in those lists run from 3.75% to 4.69%. Three-month EIBOR, the base for variable rates, was 4.19% on 9 Oct 2026.

Monthly payment

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Buy against rent

Loan limits: Central Bank of the UAE mortgage rules (first home under AED 5 million: 80% for residents, 85% for UAE nationals; AED 5 million and above: 70% and 75%; second home or investment: 60% and 65%; off-plan: 50%; 25 years at most; all your debt payments at most 50% of your income). Banks set their own limit for buyers who do not live in the UAE. Assumptions, the same in every BUY DUBAI calculator: rate 3.99% a year, the most common 3-year fixed rate in two bank comparison lists dated 5 October 2026; repayment loan over 25 years; Land Department fee 4% of the price plus AED 580; trustee office AED 4,200 (AED 2,100 under AED 500,000); agent 2% plus 5% VAT; with a loan: mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290, bank fee 1% of the loan plus VAT (it differs by bank), valuation AED 3,150. Life cover, insurance and service charges are not included. This is an illustration, not an offer of a loan. Rates read on 9 Oct 2026.

Home loans registered on South Ridge 3

Year2019202020212022202320242025
Loans4461072111
Median loanAED 1.35mAED 1.06mAED 1.08mAED 1.50mAED 1.26mAED 1.50mAED 1.84m

Dubai Land Department register to 12 Feb 2026: mortgage and Islamic home finance registrations on homes in this tower. A loan can be for a purchase or to replace an older loan. Median shown for 3 or more loans.

The official record: 274 registered sales since 2009

Dubai Land Department register for "South Ridge 3", 20 Jan 2009 to 12 Feb 2026: 274 apartment sales, plus 230 mortgages and 12 gifts. This source has every year and every unit type, but no unit numbers.

YearApartments: salesAED per sq ft
2025132,053
2024211,827
2023101,537
2022101,467
202161,233
202051,090
201931,129
201831,540
2017101,628
201691,581
201591,650
2014211,980
2013261,473
2012221,096
201131976
201048979
200927999

Median AED per sq ft is shown for 3 or more sales in a year. 0 of these sales were off-plan and 274 were of completed units. What our unit list above does not have: sales before 2020; mortgages and gifts. For homes from 2020 to 12 Feb 2026 the register has 65 sales and our unit list has 64.

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Which side faces what

The direction of each landmark from South Ridge 3, and the towers within 150 m that can stand in the way. What a home really sees depends on its floor and its side of the building. We do not have the unit positions for this tower yet, so we cannot tell you the view of one unit.

SideWhat lies that way
NorthBurj Khalifa 1.2 km · DIFC 2.8 km
North-eastSouth Ridge 6, a tower 145 m away
EastSouth Ridge 4, a tower 71 m away · Podium Villas, a tower 84 m away · South Ridge 5, a tower 121 m away · Dubai Design District 2.0 km · Dubai Creek and Ras Al Khor 5.8 km
South-eastElite Downtown Residence 1, a tower 88 m away · Meydan racecourse 4.1 km
SouthElite Downtown Residence, a tower 89 m away · Elite Downtown Residence 2, a tower 109 m away
South-westSouth Ridge 2, a tower 61 m away · Burj Al Arab and the sea 10.6 km · Dubai Marina skyline 18.3 km
WestSouth Ridge 1, a tower 79 m away · Sheikh Zayed Road 1.4 km
North-westJumeirah beach and the sea 4.4 km

The building: 11 of 23 questions answered

Each answer names its source. Questions with no answer are listed as "checked, not found" so you know we looked.

Developer
Emaar
Completed
2008
Floors
33
Service charge
AED 14.58 per sq ft a year

Amenities: two good sized pools, gym, squash courts, badminton courts, function room, business center

Where sources disagree

No conflict found between sources.

Building

Floors, apartments and completion year
The tower has 33 floors and was completed in 2008.
Reported by a site · data_site
Amenities list
Facilities include two large swimming pools, a gym, squash and badminton courts, a business center, and a function room.
Reported by a site · review_site
What do residents say on the plus side?
Residents have praised the high-quality finishes, the excellent gym, the great views, and the friendly, professional staff.
Residents say · reviews, review_site
Shops in the building
There is a small, convenient grocery store located under the building.
Reported by a site · review_site
What do residents say about the pool?
One resident mentioned the pool is not suitable for swimming, and another noted the pool floor is dangerously slippery for children.
Reported by a site · review_site

Watch-outs

Developer

Who is the developer?
The developer is Emaar.
Reported by a site · data_site
Finishes
The interior finishes are considered among the best in the area, and kitchens come fully equipped.
Reported by a site · review_site

Parking

Resident parking
While most residential buildings in the area offer secure underground parking, one resident noted that parking can sometimes be difficult for guests.
Reported by a site · review_site

People

Who are my neighbours?
The community consists of multinational families and professionals.
Reported by a site · review_site

Around

Metro and public transport
In the community, the nearest metro station is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall on the Red Line, which is a 10–15 minute walk away. While some find the area well-connected, one resident noted public transport as a negative.
Reported by a site · live adverts, adverts
What is being built next to it?
There are reports of a potential future tower being built on the plot facing the park, which could obstruct views of the park and Burj Khalifa.
Reported by a site · forum

Management

Around South Ridge 3

Price against the nearest towers

TowerDistanceAED per sq ft, 12 months (sales)
South Ridge 3 (this tower)–1,902 (7)
South Ridge 261 m1,989 (8)
South Ridge 471 m2,144 (8)
South Ridge 179 m2,039 (12)
Elite Downtown Residence 188 m2,203 (25)
Elite Downtown Residence 2109 m– (0)
South Ridge 5121 m2,101 (10)
South Ridge 6145 m2,081 (10)
Bellevue Tower 1206 m1,808 (13)

Drive times with no traffic

ToTimeDistance
Dubai Mall9 min3.5 km
DIFC Gate8 min4.3 km
DXB Terminal 332 min20.8 km
Dubai Marina Mall25 min22.1 km
Mall of the Emirates18 min15.8 km
Kite Beach16 min11.9 km
DWC airport52 min48.2 km

OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads. Real times in traffic are longer.

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Method, sources and what we did not find

  • Sales: unit-level Dubai Land Department sale records, 24 Feb 2020 to 24 Oct 2026, checked by year against Dubai Land Department open data. Our unit list does not hold every sale, so some sales are missing.
  • Listings: one snapshot, 7 Oct 2026. Asking prices and asking rents.
  • Residents and building facts: Google Maps reviews and guide pages (Building guide from live adverts (facts and resident opinions; rewrite in your own words; cite as "live adverts")., Resident and public material found on the open web (one passage per block; source and date under each)., live adverts: community guide), read by an AI model on 27 Oct 2026 with a fixed question list. A script checks that each answer names its source.
  • Nobody visited the tower. Every fact is from a document, a map or a resident's review.
  • Checked, not found for this tower: a Google Maps place, resident reviews, guides, a floor plan document, unit positions on a floor, the side and view of each unit, a licensed photo.

Corrections

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