Bayz 101 by Danube vs Binghatti Aquarise
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
Bayz 101 by Danube starts 41% lower, at AED 1,175,000 against AED 2,000,000. 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 Binghatti Aquarise works out at about AED 3,103 per sq ft against AED 3,422 at Bayz 101 by Danube.
Sooner to complete
Binghatti Aquarise is targeted for Q1 2027, ahead of Bayz 101 by Danube in Q2 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Binghatti Aquarise asks for 70% of the price before handover; Bayz 101 by Danube asks for 73%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Bayz 101 by Danube | Binghatti Aquarise |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Danube Properties | Binghatti |
| Location | Business Bay, Dubai | Business Bay, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2028 | Q1 2027 |
| Price from | AED 1,175,000 | AED 2,000,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 3,422 | 3,103 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 4 bed | Studio to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 374 to 1,822 sq ft | 423 to 3,903 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/63/1/26 | 20/50/30 |
| Due before handover | 73% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | Yes | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 48,020 | AED 81,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 1,346 | 1,598 |
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 | Bayz 101 by Danube | Binghatti Aquarise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,050,000670 to 941 sq ft | AED 2,000,000713 to 1,027 sq ft | AED 50,000 more at Bayz 101 by Danube |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,300,000964 to 1,276 sq ft | AED 2,909,999856 to 3,127 sq ft | AED 390,001 more at Bayz 101 by Danube |
Bayz 101 by Danube
A 101-level Danube tower of 1,346 furnished homes in Business Bay, from AED 1.175 million, with a plan that leaves 26% to pay after handover in June 2028.
What works
- Central Business Bay location; Danube puts the metro one minute away and Burj Khalifa two minutes away.
- Earlier completion than Danube's newer towers, due in June 2028.
- Property Finder lists 26% payable after handover.
What to weigh
- 1,346 homes in one tower, plus 956 in Bayz 102 next door, will compete for tenants and buyers.
- Construction progress was 8.3% in December 2025 by Property Finder's figures, with completion due in June 2028; check current progress.
- One-bedroom prices differ between Danube (AED 2.05 million) and Property Finder (AED 2.3 million).
Binghatti Aquarise
A Binghatti tower of 1,598 apartments on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay. One-bedroom units from AED 2,000,000 on 12 November 2026; Binghatti targets Q1 2027.
What works
- Central location: Binghatti places the tower on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road
- Wide choice of one-bedroom stock: 96 units were in Binghatti's availability feed on 12 November 2026
- Binghatti states that the apartments are generally offered furnished
What to weigh
- Handover dates conflict: Q1 2027 on Binghatti's project page against 29 October 2027 in Binghatti's feed and 30 October 2027 on Property Finder
- Payment plans conflict: Binghatti publishes 20/50/30 while Property Finder's plan data shows 10/40/50
- Binghatti's credit ratings were placed under review in 2026 (Moody's review for downgrade, August 2026; Fitch Rating Watch Negative, March 2026); pay only into the project escrow account named in the SPA
Bayz 101 by Danube or Binghatti Aquarise?
Which is cheaper, Bayz 101 by Danube or Binghatti Aquarise?
Bayz 101 by Danube has the lower starting price at AED 1,175,000, compared with AED 2,000,000 at Binghatti Aquarise. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Binghatti Aquarise has the earlier target (Q1 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Bayz 101 by Danube is sold on a 10/63/1/26 plan with 73% due before handover. Binghatti Aquarise is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Bayz 101 by Danube and Binghatti Aquarise by the same developer?
No. Bayz 101 by Danube is by Danube Properties and Binghatti Aquarise is by Binghatti. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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