Altan vs Montiva by Vida
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
Altan starts 5% lower, at AED 1,813,888 against AED 1,916,888. 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 Altan works out at about AED 2,406 per sq ft against AED 2,539 at Montiva by Vida.
Side by side
| Attribute | Altan | Montiva by Vida |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2029 | Q3 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,813,888 | AED 1,916,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,406 | 2,539 |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 754 to 4,165 sq ft | 755 to 1,910 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 10/70/20 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 73,576 | AED 77,696 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | No |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
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 | Altan | Montiva by Vida | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,813,888754 to 775 sq ft | AED 1,916,888755 to 1,261 sq ft | AED 103,000 more at Montiva by Vida |
Altan
A 58-storey Emaar tower with canal-side townhouses in Green Gate, Dubai Creek Harbour, launched June 2025 for Q3 2029. Emaar listed 11 units from AED 1,813,888 on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Entry price of AED 1,813,888 on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026.
- 58 storeys, so upper floors have long views over the Creek and city.
- Canal-side setting in Green Gate, with parks and a promenade planned around it.
What to weigh
- Remaining stock is apartments only, on Emaar's listed size range.
- Property Finder shows conflicting prices and labels the project sold out; take figures from Emaar.
- Sister tower Albero and other Green Gate towers hand over in the same year.
Montiva by Vida
A Vida-branded tower of one- to three-bedroom apartments in Green Gate, Dubai Creek Harbour, launched by Emaar in October 2025 for Q3 2029. Emaar listed 7 units from AED 1,916,888 on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Entry price of AED 1,916,888 was unchanged from launch on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026.
- Vida branding, which Emaar uses for design-led buildings aimed at younger buyers and tenants.
- Next to the community park, sports park and neighbourhood plaza in Green Gate.
What to weigh
- Only seven units were on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026.
- One-bedroom apartments are heavily supplied across Dubai Creek Harbour.
- Branded buildings usually carry higher service charges; ask for the estimate.
Altan or Montiva by Vida?
Which is cheaper, Altan or Montiva by Vida?
Altan has the lower starting price at AED 1,813,888, compared with AED 1,916,888 at Montiva by Vida. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Both have the same stated handover target: Q3 2029.
How do the payment plans differ?
Altan is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Montiva by Vida is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Altan and Montiva by Vida by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Emaar Properties.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
