Azizi Wasel vs DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands
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
DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands starts 38% lower, at AED 1,050,000 against AED 1,680,000. 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 DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands works out at about AED 2,542 per sq ft against AED 2,840 at Azizi Wasel.
Sooner to complete
DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of Azizi Wasel in Q1 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Azizi Wasel asks for 50% of the price before handover; DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands asks for 60%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Azizi Wasel | DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Azizi Developments | One Development |
| Location | Dubai Islands, Dubai | Dubai Islands, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q1 2028 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 1,680,000 | AED 1,050,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,840 | 2,542 |
| Home types | Apartments, penthouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 4 bed | Studio to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 624 to 5,847 sq ft | 409 to 2,062 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/40/50 | 60/40 |
| Due before handover | 50% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 68,220 | AED 43,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 120 |
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 | Azizi Wasel | DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,680,000624 to 900 sq ft | AED 1,980,000831 sq ft | AED 300,000 more at DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,761,000966 to 1,145 sq ft | AED 3,000,0001,177 sq ft | AED 239,000 more at DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 3,829,0001,329 to 1,409 sq ft | AED 5,500,0002,062 sq ft | AED 1,671,000 more at DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands |
Azizi Wasel
A curved waterfront building on Dubai Islands with studios to three-bedroom flats and penthouses. Launched in January 2025, with one-bedroom flats from AED 1.68 million and completion listed for February 2028.
What works
- Waterfront position on Dubai Islands with sea and skyline views, according to Azizi.
- About 15 minutes to Dubai International Airport, by Azizi's figure.
- A wide mix, from studios to four-bedroom penthouses.
What to weigh
- Half the price is due on handover in all listed plans.
- Dubai Islands is still being developed, so shops and services are limited for now.
- A large pipeline of new homes is planned across Dubai Islands.
DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands
A hotel-managed waterfront building on Dubai Islands by One Development, created with Amr Diab. Serviced studios to three bedrooms from AED 1.05 million, with handover due in Q4 2027.
What works
- A hotel operator runs the building and the rental pool, so ownership is hands-off.
- The developer offers 5% a year as protected within its managed rental pool. Check the terms in the agreement.
- About two minutes on foot to the Dubai Islands beach and ten minutes by car to Dubai International Airport, by the developer's estimates.
What to weigh
- Prices average about AED 2,356 per sq ft, a premium over most apartment launches on Dubai Islands.
- Rental pool terms decide the return: check the guarantor, the term, the fees and the limits on owner use.
- Hotel apartments are harder to mortgage than standard homes, and fewer banks lend on them.
Azizi Wasel or DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands?
Which is cheaper, Azizi Wasel or DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands?
DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands has the lower starting price at AED 1,050,000, compared with AED 1,680,000 at Azizi Wasel. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands has the earlier target (Q4 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Azizi Wasel is sold on a 10/40/50 plan with 50% due before handover. DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands is sold on a 60/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Azizi Wasel and DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands by the same developer?
No. Azizi Wasel is by Azizi Developments and DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands is by One Development. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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