Altitude de GRISOGONO vs River Cove Residences
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
Altitude de GRISOGONO starts 20% lower, at AED 3,621,000 against AED 4,530,000. 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 River Cove Residences works out at about AED 2,499 per sq ft against AED 2,658 at Altitude de GRISOGONO.
Sooner to complete
Altitude de GRISOGONO is targeted for Q1 2028, ahead of River Cove Residences in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Altitude de GRISOGONO | River Cove Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | Sobha Realty |
| Location | Business Bay, Dubai | Sobha City, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q1 2028 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 3,621,000 | AED 4,530,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,658 | 2,499 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 2 to 3 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 1,457 to 4,242 sq ft | 566 to 1,813 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 5/55/40 | 20/40/40 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 145,860 | AED 90,600 |
| 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 | River Cove Residences | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,700,0002,014 sq ft | AED 4,530,0001,813 sq ft | AED 1,170,000 more at Altitude de GRISOGONO |
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.
River Cove Residences
Waterfront apartments on the promenade of Sobha City, Sobha Realty's first Abu Dhabi community at Al Bahiya. Sobha now lists three- and four-bedroom flats from AED 4.53 million; completion listed for December 2029.
What works
- Waterfront position on Sobha City's promenade, with a lagoon beach planned in the community
- About 13 to 15 minutes by car to Yas Mall, Zayed International Airport and the Yas Island attractions, on Sobha's figures
- Large family apartments: the current release starts at 1,813 sq ft
What to weigh
- Sobha's first Abu Dhabi project, with no local delivery record
- Property Finder marks the project as possibly sold out and still shows launch prices for one- and two-bedroom flats that Sobha no longer lists
- 40% of the price, at least AED 1.8 million, is due at handover
Altitude de GRISOGONO or River Cove Residences?
Which is cheaper, Altitude de GRISOGONO or River Cove Residences?
Altitude de GRISOGONO has the lower starting price at AED 3,621,000, compared with AED 4,530,000 at River Cove Residences. 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. River Cove Residences is sold on a 20/40/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Altitude de GRISOGONO and River Cove Residences by the same developer?
No. Altitude de GRISOGONO is by DAMAC Properties and River Cove Residences is by Sobha Realty. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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
