Binghatti Aurora vs Binghatti Etherea
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
Binghatti Etherea starts 19% lower, at AED 1,199,999 against AED 1,474,999. 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 Etherea works out at about AED 1,929 per sq ft against AED 2,010 at Binghatti Aurora.
Available now
Binghatti Aurora is complete, so it can be inspected, occupied or let straight away. The other is still off-plan.
Side by side
| Attribute | Binghatti Aurora | Binghatti Etherea |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Binghatti | Binghatti |
| Location | Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai | Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai |
| Status | Ready | Under construction |
| Handover | Completed | Q1 2028 |
| Price from | AED 1,474,999 | AED 1,199,999 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,010 | 1,929 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 2 bed | Studio to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 386 to 2,057 sq ft | 409 to 1,329 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/50/30 | 20/50/30 |
| Due before handover | Not applicable: completed | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 63,780 | AED 49,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | No |
| Total homes | 275 | 282 |
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 | Binghatti Aurora | Binghatti Etherea | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,474,999734 to 2,057 sq ft | AED 1,199,999747 to 774 sq ft | AED 275,000 more at Binghatti Aurora |
Binghatti Aurora
A completed six-floor Binghatti building of 275 homes in JVC District 12. On 12 November 2026 one one-bedroom flat remained with the developer, at AED 1,474,999.
What works
- Completed building: Property Finder records construction at 100% at its October 2025 inspection.
- Low-rise format of six floors, which Binghatti positions as an alternative to high-rise living.
- Freehold according to Property Finder, in District 12 of JVC.
What to weigh
- Only one one-bedroom unit was in Binghatti's availability feed on 12 November 2026; studios and two-bedroom units are resale only.
- Binghatti's AED 1,474,999 asking price is well above the AED 700,000 headline on its own projects list, which is not reflected in current stock.
- Completion dates differ: Q2 2025 on Binghatti's page and in its feed, December 2025 on Property Finder.
Binghatti Etherea
A 282-home Binghatti tower under construction in JVC District 11, with one-bedroom flats from AED 1,199,999 on 12 November 2026 and handover due in Q1 2028.
What works
- Wide choice: Binghatti's feed listed 110 one- and two-bedroom apartments on 12 November 2026.
- Freehold according to Property Finder, in District 11 of JVC with access to the E311 and Al Khail Road.
- A building of 282 homes with five ground-floor shops, per Binghatti's brochure.
What to weigh
- Binghatti's credit ratings were placed under review in 2026 (Moody's review for downgrade, August 2026; Fitch Rating Watch Negative, March 2026), so pay only into the project escrow account named in the SPA.
- Handover is 30 January 2028 in Binghatti's feed but July 2027 in the project page FAQ; confirm the contractual date.
- The cheapest one-bedroom in the feed is 575 sq ft, smaller than the 747 to 774 sq ft plans on Property Finder; check the plan for the exact unit.
Binghatti Aurora or Binghatti Etherea?
Which is cheaper, Binghatti Aurora or Binghatti Etherea?
Binghatti Etherea has the lower starting price at AED 1,199,999, compared with AED 1,474,999 at Binghatti Aurora. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
How do the payment plans differ?
Binghatti Aurora is complete; it was launched on a 20/50/30 plan, so ask which terms apply now. Binghatti Etherea is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Binghatti Aurora and Binghatti Etherea by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Binghatti.
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
