Albero vs Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City starts 26% lower, at AED 1,350,000 against AED 1,813,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average Albero works out at about AED 2,299 per sq ft against AED 4,285 at Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City.
Sooner to complete
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of Albero in Q3 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City asks for 70% of the price before handover; Albero asks for 80%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Albero | Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Binghatti |
| Location | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai | Nad Al Sheba, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2029 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 1,813,888 | AED 1,350,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,299 | 4,285 |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | Studio to 5 bed |
| Sizes | 754 to 4,165 sq ft | 361 to 2,476 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 20/50/30 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 73,576 | AED 55,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Leasehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 479 | 13,386 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Albero | Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,813,888754 to 770 sq ft | AED 2,300,000617 to 632 sq ft | AED 486,112 more at Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,300,0001,179 to 1,455 sq ft | AED 3,200,000980 to 1,212 sq ft | AED 100,000 more at Albero |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 4,200,0001,847 to 1,848 sq ft | AED 4,950,0001,248 to 1,567 sq ft | AED 750,000 more at Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City |
Albero
A tower of 479 homes with townhouses in Green Gate, Dubai Creek Harbour, launched by Emaar in June 2025 for Q3 2029. Emaar listed 23 units from AED 1,813,888 on 13 November 2026, the most in the quarter.
What works
- The widest current availability in Green Gate: 23 units on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026, including townhouse sizes.
- Two payment options, including a plan that completes payment before handover.
- Next to the planned community park, sports park and neighbourhood plaza.
What to weigh
- Shares its handover year with Altan and other Green Gate towers.
- Townhouses at about AED 7 million compete with villas elsewhere in Dubai.
- Property Finder lists the project as sold out, which conflicts with Emaar's inventory.
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City
Binghatti's 12-tower, 13,386-apartment Mercedes-Benz branded community in Nad Al Sheba. Studios from AED 1.35 million on 12 November 2026; first towers due Q4 2027.
What works
- Studio, one- and three-bedroom prices in Binghatti's feed on 12 November 2026 sit below the launch prices The National reported in January 2026 (studios AED 1.35 million against AED 1.6 million).
- Mercedes-Benz branding at a mid-market entry price, from AED 1,350,000 for a studio.
- A planned district with a central park, a promenade and more than 30 shared facilities across 12 towers, according to Binghatti.
What to weigh
- Scale of supply: 13,386 apartments, 6,321 of them studios, in one project (The National). Owners will compete with each other for tenants and resale buyers.
- Handover dates vary: Q4 2027 in Binghatti's feed for the first towers, April 2028 on Property Finder, about mid-2029 on the chief executive's January 2026 estimate.
- Tenure is unclear. Property Finder's main listing says leasehold while several of its tower pages say freehold; confirm the tenure with the Dubai Land Department before reserving.
Albero or Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City?
Which is cheaper, Albero or Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City?
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City has the lower starting price at AED 1,350,000, compared with AED 1,813,888 at Albero. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City has the earlier target (Q4 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Albero is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Albero and Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City by the same developer?
No. Albero is by Emaar Properties and Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City is by Binghatti. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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