Athlon vs Park Gate 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 4% lower, at AED 13,582,780 against AED 14,120,000. 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 Athlon works out at about AED 2,151 per sq ft against AED 2,856 at Park Gate 2.
Sooner to complete
Park Gate 2 is targeted for Q1 2027, 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
Athlon asks for 60% of the price before handover; Park Gate 2 asks for 80%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Athlon | Park Gate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Dubailand, Dubai | Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q3 2028 | Q1 2027 |
| Price from | AED 13,582,780 | AED 14,120,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,151 | 2,856 |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 5 to 6 bed | 4 to 5 bed |
| Sizes | 6,083 to 9,207 sq ft | 5,146 to 5,392 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 5/55/40 | 20/60/20 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 544,331 | AED 565,820 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 893 | 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 | Athlon | Park Gate 2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-bedroom villas | AED 13,582,7806,083 to 6,272 sq ft | AED 16,000,0005,392 sq ft | AED 2,417,220 more at Park Gate 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
Park Gate 2
Four- and five-bedroom villas beside Dubai Hills Park, the second phase of Emaar's Park Gate. Launched June 2025 with completion due in February 2027; Emaar quotes a starting price of AED 14,120,000.
What works
- Large villas of about 5,100 to 5,400 sq ft beside Dubai Hills Park.
- Completion expected in February 2027, a short wait for an off-plan purchase.
- Emaar publishes a starting price on its project page.
What to weigh
- Most of the price is likely to be due within months of signing.
- Emaar's online inventory feed showed no units on 13 November 2026; confirm availability.
- Resale villas in Park Gate's first phase and elsewhere in Dubai Hills are direct alternatives.
Athlon or Park Gate 2?
Which is cheaper, Athlon or Park Gate 2?
Athlon has the lower starting price at AED 13,582,780, compared with AED 14,120,000 at Park Gate 2. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Park Gate 2 has the earlier target (Q1 2027). 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. Park Gate 2 is sold on a 20/60/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Athlon and Park Gate 2 by the same developer?
No. Athlon is by Aldar and Park Gate 2 is by Emaar 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
