Payment Plans Near Expo City Dubai: Astra and South Haven

Expo City itself has no residential sales in the Orven selection, but two Dubai South addresses close to it, Astra Residences and South Haven, both publish a payment plan, from AED 579,000 and AED 599,000.

6 November 2026 · By Orven Properties · 4 min read

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Searching for payment plans near Expo City Dubai leads to two neighbouring Dubai South addresses rather than a project inside Expo City itself: Astra Residences, from AED 579,000 on a 40/60 split, and South Haven, from AED 599,000, with two separate instalment structures published depending on which option you choose.

Expo City is not itself a sales address

Expo City Dubai, the site of Expo 2020, functions as a destination and business district rather than a residential sales location in the Orven selection. The closest residential options to it sit within Dubai South's Residential District, a short drive away, which is where both projects below are located.

Astra Residences: a clean 40/60 split

Astra Residences is a low-rise, 108-apartment building by Dugasta Properties, built as ground-plus-four with a rooftop level. Its mix runs from studios to two bedroom homes, above a pool, gym and landscaped gardens, starting from AED 579,000. The published plan is a straightforward 40% during the payment period and 60% on handover, targeted for Q3 2027.

South Haven: two structures, one project

South Haven is SAMANA's entry-level Dubai South address, studios to two bedrooms from AED 599,000 and 354 square feet at the smallest. Unlike Astra's single structure, South Haven offers two options: a PDC (post-dated cheque) plan of 10% down, 5% on month 4, 10% on month 12, then 1% per month over 75 months after that; or a non-PDC plan of 15% down with the same early milestones, then 1% per month over 70 months. Handover is targeted for Q2 2029.

Comparing the two at a glance

Project	Starting price	Down payment	Structure	Handover
Astra Residences	AED 579,000	Within the 40% share	40% / 60%	Q3 2027
South Haven (PDC)	AED 599,000	10%	Long post-handover tail, 1%/month over 75 months	Q2 2029
South Haven (non-PDC)	AED 599,000	15%	Long post-handover tail, 1%/month over 70 months	Q2 2029

Why these two differ so much in structure

Astra's 40/60 plan concentrates payment around the construction and handover milestones, with nothing extending beyond the keys. South Haven, by SAMANA's usual approach, spreads a meaningful share of the price into small monthly instalments that continue well after you already hold the unit. Neither structure is better in general, the choice depends on whether you would rather close out your payments at handover or spread them further into years of ownership.

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Escrow, registration and financing

Both projects' instalments are paid into an escrow account controlled by the Dubai Land Department, with construction progress trackable through the DLD's Project Status Enquiry service, and both register through Oqood at fixed fees confirmed in the contract. Bank financing remains possible for certain non-residents, always subject to the lender's approval, with no bank or rate confirmed for either project.

Golden Visa at this price range

A property investment of at least AED 2 million can open a Golden Visa application, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities. Neither Astra Residences nor South Haven reaches that threshold at their published entry prices, so the Golden Visa question would only apply if you combine units or choose a larger configuration once pricing is confirmed by your adviser.

How far each project actually sits from Expo City

Dubai South's Residential District, where both Astra Residences and South Haven are located, sits within the same master-planned area as Expo City Dubai but is a distinct residential pocket rather than a sub-section of the Expo site itself. Both projects also sit close to Al Maktoum International Airport, a detail that matters more for some buyers than proximity to Expo City specifically.

Next step

If a simple handover-based plan suits you better, Astra's 40/60 split may be the easier read; if spreading payments over several years after handover works better for your budget, South Haven's PDC or non-PDC options are worth comparing side by side with your adviser.

For the surrounding district, our Dubai South, Expo Living district guide and our The Pulse, Dubai South guide cover the wider area beyond these two addresses.

Send your budget and preferred payment structure to Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com, or start your search at /find-your-home/.

FAQ

Is there a residential project actually inside Expo City Dubai? Not in the Orven selection; Astra Residences and South Haven are the closest addresses, both within Dubai South.

What is Astra Residences' payment plan? A 40% during the payment period and 60% on handover split, from AED 579,000, targeted for Q3 2027.

What is South Haven's payment plan? Two options: a PDC plan of 10% down with 1% monthly over 75 months post-handover, or a non-PDC plan of 15% down with 1% monthly over 70 months.

Which is cheaper to enter, Astra Residences or South Haven? Astra Residences, from AED 579,000, slightly below South Haven's AED 599,000.

Is a mortgage an option for a non-resident buying Astra or South Haven? It can be, for certain non-residents, but the lender makes the final call, and neither Astra nor South Haven comes with a confirmed bank or rate yet.