Azizi Venice vs Soto Grande
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
Azizi Venice starts 24% lower, at AED 758,000 against AED 1,000,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Azizi Venice is targeted for 2027, ahead of Soto Grande in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Azizi Venice asks for 50% of the price before handover; Soto Grande asks for 70%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Azizi Venice | Soto Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Azizi Developments | Ellington Properties |
| Location | Dubai South, Dubai | Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | 2027 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 758,000 | AED 1,000,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | 2,524 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 3 bed | Studio to 4 bed |
| Sizes | n/a | 443 to 3,242 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/40/50 | 20/50/30 |
| Due before handover | 50% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 31,340 | AED 20,000 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 602 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Azizi Venice
Azizi's lagoon community in Dubai South near Al Maktoum International Airport, with more than 36,000 homes planned. Studios to three-bedroom flats from AED 758,000, with handovers scheduled through 2026 and 2027.
What works
- Low entry prices for a lagoon community, from AED 758,000 on Azizi's page.
- About seven minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport, by Azizi's figure.
- Azizi builds the infrastructure itself as master developer.
What to weigh
- More than 36,000 homes planned in one community.
- Property Finder completion dates for some buildings have passed without handover.
- Plans and prices differ building by building.
Soto Grande
Two Ellington towers linked by a bridge in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah: 602 homes from studios at AED 1 million to four-bedroom penthouses, with completion listed for December 2029.
What works
- Studios from AED 1 million, a lower entry point than Al Marjan Island launches
- Set in Al Hamra Village, an established community with a golf course, marina and mall
- Distinctive two-tower design joined by a bridge, with views over the lagoon, golf course and sea
What to weigh
- Completion is listed for December 2029
- Ras Al Khaimah's resale and rental market is smaller than Dubai's
- Many new apartments are planned around Al Hamra and Al Marjan Island
Azizi Venice or Soto Grande?
Which is cheaper, Azizi Venice or Soto Grande?
Azizi Venice has the lower starting price at AED 758,000, compared with AED 1,000,000 at Soto Grande. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Azizi Venice has the earlier target (2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Azizi Venice is sold on a 10/40/50 plan with 50% due before handover. Soto Grande is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Azizi Venice and Soto Grande by the same developer?
No. Azizi Venice is by Azizi Developments and Soto Grande 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
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