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Bayz 101 by Danube vs Diamondz by Danube

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

    Diamondz by Danube starts 6% lower, at AED 1,100,000 against AED 1,175,000. 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 Diamondz by Danube works out at about AED 2,555 per sq ft against AED 3,422 at Bayz 101 by Danube.

  • Sooner to complete

    Diamondz by Danube is targeted for Q4 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

    Diamondz by Danube asks for 69% of the price before handover; Bayz 101 by Danube asks for 73%. Diamondz by Danube also lets part of the price be paid after you have the keys.

Side by side

Bayz 101 by Danube compared with Diamondz by Danube
AttributeBayz 101 by DanubeDiamondz by Danube
DeveloperDanube PropertiesDanube Properties
LocationBusiness Bay, DubaiJumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai
StatusUnder constructionUnder construction
HandoverQ2 2028Q4 2027
Price fromAED 1,175,000AED 1,100,000
Average AED / sq ft3,4222,555
Home typesApartmentsApartments
BedroomsStudio to 4 bedStudio to 4 bed
Sizes374 to 1,822 sq ft417 to 1,972 sq ft
Payment plan10/63/1/2610/59/1/30
Due before handover73%69%
Post-handover paymentsYesYes
Fees on entry price (est.)AED 48,020AED 45,020
TenureFreeholdFreehold
Golden Visa range (AED 2m+)YesYes
Total homes1,3461,219

Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.

Starting prices for the same home type

Home typeBayz 101 by DanubeDiamondz by DanubeDifference
Studio apartmentsAED 1,175,000374 sq ftAED 1,100,000417 to 472 sq ftAED 75,000 more at Bayz 101 by Danube
1-bedroom apartmentsAED 2,050,000670 to 941 sq ftAED 1,750,000733 to 746 sq ftAED 300,000 more at Bayz 101 by Danube
2-bedroom apartmentsAED 3,300,000964 to 1,276 sq ftAED 2,100,0001,107 to 1,519 sq ftAED 1,200,000 more at Bayz 101 by Danube
3-bedroom apartmentsAED 4,800,0001,116 to 1,607 sq ftAED 3,800,0001,519 sq ftAED 1,000,000 more at Bayz 101 by Danube
4-bedroom apartmentsAED 5,800,0001,822 sq ftAED 4,800,0001,433 to 1,972 sq ftAED 1,000,000 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).
Full details: Bayz 101 by Danube

Diamondz by Danube

A furnished Danube tower of 1,219 apartments in Jumeirah Lake Towers, studios to four bedrooms from AED 1.1 million, due for completion in November 2027.

What works

  • A new building in a mature district with metro access; Danube puts the DMCC station two minutes away.
  • Sold fully furnished, with some private-pool apartments, according to Danube.
  • Completion due in November 2027, sooner than most of Danube's current stock.

What to weigh

  • Adds 1,219 apartments to a district with a large existing stock of studios and one-bedroom flats.
  • One-bedroom prices differ: AED 1.75 million from Danube against AED 1.3 million on Property Finder.
  • Outlook varies sharply by floor and orientation in JLT; check what each unit faces.
Full details: Diamondz by Danube

Bayz 101 by Danube or Diamondz by Danube?

Which is cheaper, Bayz 101 by Danube or Diamondz by Danube?

Diamondz by Danube has the lower starting price at AED 1,100,000, compared with AED 1,175,000 at Bayz 101 by Danube. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.

Which will be finished first?

Diamondz by Danube has the earlier target (Q4 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. Diamondz by Danube is sold on a 10/59/1/30 plan with 69% due before handover.

Are Bayz 101 by Danube and Diamondz by Danube by the same developer?

Yes, both are by Danube Properties.

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