Binghatti Etherea vs Binghatti Hillcrest
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 Hillcrest starts 32% lower, at AED 819,999 against AED 1,199,999. 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 2,272 at Binghatti Hillcrest.
Sooner to complete
Binghatti Hillcrest is targeted for Q4 2026, ahead of Binghatti Etherea in Q1 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Binghatti Etherea | Binghatti Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Binghatti | Binghatti |
| Location | Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai | Arjan, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q1 2028 | Q4 2026 |
| Price from | AED 1,199,999 | AED 819,999 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,929 | 2,272 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | Studio to 2 bed | Studio to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 409 to 1,329 sq ft | 334 to 1,109 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/50/30 | 20/50/30 (as listed by Property Finder) |
| Due before handover | 70% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 49,020 | AED 33,820 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | Yes |
| Total homes | 282 | 322 |
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 Etherea | Binghatti Hillcrest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,199,999747 to 774 sq ft | AED 1,495,999653 to 991 sq ft | AED 296,000 more at Binghatti Hillcrest |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,699,999755 to 1,329 sq ft | AED 2,129,9991,029 to 1,109 sq ft | AED 430,000 more at Binghatti Hillcrest |
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 Hillcrest
A low-rise Binghatti building of 322 apartments in Arjan, due for handover in Q4 2026. Studios from AED 819,999 on 12 November 2026.
What works
- A small building by Binghatti's standards: 322 apartments over four residential floors, according to Binghatti's brochure
- Short wait: Binghatti's feed and Property Finder both give a handover date at the end of December 2026
- Studios from AED 819,999 in Binghatti's availability feed on 12 November 2026
What to weigh
- Only one one-bedroom and one two-bedroom unit were in Binghatti's availability feed on 12 November 2026
- Binghatti publishes no payment plan, and Property Finder's two descriptions of the plan disagree; get the schedule in writing
- 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
Binghatti Etherea or Binghatti Hillcrest?
Which is cheaper, Binghatti Etherea or Binghatti Hillcrest?
Binghatti Hillcrest has the lower starting price at AED 819,999, compared with AED 1,199,999 at Binghatti Etherea. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Binghatti Hillcrest has the earlier target (Q4 2026). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Binghatti Etherea is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover. Binghatti Hillcrest is sold on a 20/50/30 (as listed by Property Finder) plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Binghatti Etherea and Binghatti Hillcrest by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Binghatti.
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