Arancia Yards vs The Hillgate
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
Arancia Yards starts 15% lower, at AED 1,100,000 against AED 1,300,000. 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 The Hillgate works out at about AED 1,650 per sq ft against AED 1,769 at Arancia Yards.
Sooner to complete
The Hillgate is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of Arancia Yards in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Arancia Yards asks for 40% of the price before handover; The Hillgate asks for 70%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Arancia Yards | The Hillgate |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Beyond Developments | Ellington Properties |
| Location | Dubailand, Dubai | Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai |
| Status | Off-plan | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 1,100,000 | AED 1,300,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,769 | 1,650 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | Studio to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 697 to 1,744 sq ft | 419 to 1,398 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/30/60 | 70/30 |
| Due before handover | 40% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 45,020 | AED 53,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 272 | 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 | Arancia Yards | The Hillgate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,100,000697 to 1,014 sq ft | AED 1,300,000776 sq ft | AED 200,000 more at The Hillgate |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,000,0001,056 to 1,538 sq ft | AED 1,900,0001,196 to 1,398 sq ft | AED 100,000 more at Arancia Yards |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 3,200,0001,744 sq ft | AED 2,100,0001,246 sq ft | AED 1,100,000 more at Arancia Yards |
Arancia Yards
The first homes in Beyond's The Yards master plan in City of Arabia: 272 one- to three-bedroom apartments in three low-rise buildings around a sunken garden, from AED 1.1 million, due in Q4 2029.
What works
- Entry prices from AED 1.1 million, far below Beyond's waterfront projects.
- Low-rise buildings around a 4,200 sq m sunken garden, in a master plan with 70% open landscape.
- Generous sizes: two-bedroom apartments up to 1,538 sq ft on Property Finder's listings.
What to weigh
- 60% is due on handover, the largest completion payment among Beyond's current projects.
- The Yards is at an early stage; the wider master plan and nearby metro links are planned, not built.
- Beyond gives Q4 2029; Property Finder lists October 2028 and June 2029 for the two phases.
The Hillgate
Ellington's first project in Dubai Silicon Oasis: studios to three-bedroom apartments from AED 1.3 million, part of Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme, with completion listed for December 2027.
What works
- One-bedrooms from AED 1.3 million, a moderate entry price for an Ellington building
- Included in Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme, according to Ellington
- Completion due in Q4 2027, sooner than most current Ellington launches
What to weigh
- 70% of the price is due during construction
- No metro in Dubai Silicon Oasis today; the Blue Line is not yet open
- Large existing apartment stock in DSO competes for tenants
Arancia Yards or The Hillgate?
Which is cheaper, Arancia Yards or The Hillgate?
Arancia Yards has the lower starting price at AED 1,100,000, compared with AED 1,300,000 at The Hillgate. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
The Hillgate has the earlier target (Q4 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Arancia Yards is sold on a 10/30/60 plan with 40% due before handover. The Hillgate is sold on a 70/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Arancia Yards and The Hillgate by the same developer?
No. Arancia Yards is by Beyond Developments and The Hillgate is by Ellington Properties. 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
