Altan vs Valia
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 7% lower, at AED 1,813,888 against AED 1,960,000. 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 2,518 at Valia.
Sooner to complete
Altan is targeted for Q3 2029, ahead of Valia in Q3 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Altan | Valia |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q3 2029 | Q3 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,813,888 | AED 1,960,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,406 | 2,518 |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 754 to 4,165 sq ft | 816 to 2,561 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 20/60/20 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 73,576 | AED 79,420 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 491 |
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 | Valia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,813,888754 to 775 sq ft | AED 2,100,000816 to 829 sq ft | AED 286,112 more at Valia |
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.
Valia
Emaar's newest Dubai Creek Harbour tower: 491 apartments over 53 storeys on a mixed-use podium, with one- to four-bedroom homes from AED 1.96 million and handover planned for Q3 2030.
What works
- Newest release in an Emaar master community that already has homes, schools, retail and a marina in use.
- Full size range from one to four bedrooms in a single tower of 491 homes.
- Handover target of Q3 2030 gives four years to pay the construction instalments.
What to weigh
- 20% is due at booking under the published plan, double the deposit on several nearby Emaar towers.
- Many Emaar towers in the same district complete between 2027 and 2030, adding resale and rental competition.
- Emaar's site showed no units on general release on 13 November 2026; availability may be limited to specific floors or a waiting list.
Altan or Valia?
Which is cheaper, Altan or Valia?
Altan has the lower starting price at AED 1,813,888, compared with AED 1,960,000 at Valia. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Altan has the earlier target (Q3 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Altan is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Valia is sold on a 20/60/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Altan and Valia 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
