Athlon vs Knightsbridge 2
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
Athlon starts 2% lower, at AED 13,582,780 against AED 13,800,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Knightsbridge 2 is targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of Athlon in Q3 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Knightsbridge 2 asks for 50% of the price before handover; Athlon asks for 60%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Athlon | Knightsbridge 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | LEOS Developments |
| Location | Dubailand, Dubai | Meydan, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2028 | Q2 2028 |
| Price from | AED 13,582,780 | AED 13,800,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,151 | n/a |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 5 to 6 bed | 5 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 6,083 to 9,207 sq ft | n/a |
| Payment plan | 5/55/40 | 50/50 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 50% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 544,331 | AED 553,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 893 | 46 |
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 | Athlon | Knightsbridge 2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-bedroom villas | AED 13,582,7806,083 to 6,272 sq ft | AED 13,800,000 | AED 217,220 more at Knightsbridge 2 |
| 6-bedroom villas | AED 19,052,5809,207 sq ft | AED 21,600,000 | AED 2,547,420 more at Knightsbridge 2 |
Athlon
An 893-home villa and townhouse community in Dubailand built around sport and outdoor activity. Aldar's remaining stock is five- and six-bedroom villas from AED 13.58 million, due in Q3 2028.
What works
- Sport and outdoor facilities run through the community, from cycling and running loops to courts, a skate park and rock climbing
- Large villas: five-bedroom homes of 6,083 to 6,272 sq ft and six-bedroom homes of 9,207 sq ft
- Developed by Aldar, a listed and state-linked company, with Dubai Holding
What to weigh
- Developer stock starts at AED 13.58 million; the townhouses behind the AED 2.8 million launch figure are available only as owner resales
- About AED 5.4 million falls due on handover on a AED 13.58 million villa if the 5/55/40 plan applies
- Only two six-bedroom villas remained in Aldar's listing on 13 November 2026
Knightsbridge 2
The second phase of LEOS's Knightsbridge lagoon community in Meydan District 11: 46 five- and six-bedroom signature villas from AED 13.8 million, which LEOS says will be completed in the second quarter of 2028.
What works
- Villa-only phase of 46 homes beside a swimmable lagoon
- Private pool, lift and garden in every villa, according to LEOS
- Shares the amenities of a community LEOS reported as 78% sold in Phase 1
What to weigh
- Prices from AED 13.8 million limit the pool of resale buyers
- Completion is Q2 2028 per LEOS but Q4 2027 per Property Finder
- LEOS and Property Finder publish different payment plans
Athlon or Knightsbridge 2?
Which is cheaper, Athlon or Knightsbridge 2?
Athlon has the lower starting price at AED 13,582,780, compared with AED 13,800,000 at Knightsbridge 2. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Knightsbridge 2 has the earlier target (Q2 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Athlon is sold on a 5/55/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Knightsbridge 2 is sold on a 50/50 plan with 50% due before handover.
Are Athlon and Knightsbridge 2 by the same developer?
No. Athlon is by Aldar and Knightsbridge 2 is by LEOS Developments. 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
