Altitude de GRISOGONO vs Avarra by Palace
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
Avarra by Palace starts 11% lower, at AED 3,232,888 against AED 3,621,000. 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 Altitude de GRISOGONO works out at about AED 2,658 per sq ft against AED 3,329 at Avarra by Palace.
Sooner to complete
Altitude de GRISOGONO is targeted for Q1 2028, ahead of Avarra by Palace in Q2 2031. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Altitude de GRISOGONO asks for 60% of the price before handover; Avarra by Palace asks for 90%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Altitude de GRISOGONO | Avarra by Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Business Bay, Dubai | Business Bay, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q1 2028 | Q2 2031 |
| Price from | AED 3,621,000 | AED 3,232,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,658 | 3,329 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 2 to 3 bed | 1 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 1,457 to 4,242 sq ft | 788 to 14,861 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 5/55/40 | 10/80/10 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 90% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 145,860 | AED 130,336 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Altitude de GRISOGONO | Avarra by Palace | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,621,0001,457 to 4,242 sq ft | AED 4,000,0001,199 to 1,449 sq ft | AED 379,000 more at Avarra by Palace |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,700,0002,014 sq ft | AED 5,700,0001,640 to 1,848 sq ft | Same |
Altitude de GRISOGONO
A de GRISOGONO branded DAMAC tower on the Dubai Canal in Business Bay. In November 2026 DAMAC listed two-bedroom apartments from AED 3,621,000, with handover in Q1 2028.
What works
- DAMAC and Property Finder agree on handover in the first quarter of 2028.
- On the Dubai Canal, five minutes from The Dubai Mall and City Walk on DAMAC's figures.
- de GRISOGONO branded interiors, with a spa, pool and stargazing pods in the plan.
What to weigh
- Only two-bedroom apartments were offered online in November 2026, priced from AED 3.6 million to AED 10.2 million.
- DAMAC's payment plan and unit codes for this stock carry the Canal Crown 2 name; confirm the building and completion date in writing.
- 60% of the price falls due within 15 months of purchase.
Avarra by Palace
A Palace-branded Emaar tower on the Business Bay side of Downtown Dubai, launched May 2026 for Q2 2031. One- to four-bedroom apartments and a six-bedroom penthouse; Emaar listed 17 units from AED 3,232,888 on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Palace branding from Emaar's hospitality group in a central location.
- 10/80/10 plan spreads most payments over a five-year build.
- 17 units on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026, across one- to three-bedroom sizes.
What to weigh
- Handover is not due until Q2 2031, a long exposure to market and construction risk.
- Emaar labels it Downtown Dubai while the project address and portals say Business Bay; check the plot location on the site plan.
- Early buyers are already reselling, so new purchases compete with assignment sales.
Altitude de GRISOGONO or Avarra by Palace?
Which is cheaper, Altitude de GRISOGONO or Avarra by Palace?
Avarra by Palace has the lower starting price at AED 3,232,888, compared with AED 3,621,000 at Altitude de GRISOGONO. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Altitude de GRISOGONO has the earlier target (Q1 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Altitude de GRISOGONO is sold on a 5/55/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Avarra by Palace is sold on a 10/80/10 plan with 90% due before handover.
Are Altitude de GRISOGONO and Avarra by Palace by the same developer?
No. Altitude de GRISOGONO is by DAMAC Properties and Avarra by Palace is by Emaar Properties. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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