Vision Iconic vs Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City
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
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City starts 41% lower, at AED 1,350,000 against AED 2,307,000. 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 Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City works out at about AED 4,285 per sq ft against AED 4,436 at Vision Iconic.
Sooner to complete
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of Vision Iconic in Q4 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Vision Iconic | Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Binghatti | Binghatti |
| Location | Nad Al Sheba, Dubai | Nad Al Sheba, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 2,307,000 | AED 1,350,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 4,436 | 4,285 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 5 bed | Studio to 5 bed |
| Sizes | 694 to 2,476 sq ft | 361 to 2,476 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/50/30 (Binghatti City plan) | 20/50/30 |
| Due before handover | 70% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 93,300 | AED 55,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Leasehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 1,426 | 13,386 |
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 | Vision Iconic | Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 2,307,000694 sq ft | AED 2,300,000617 to 632 sq ft | AED 7,000 more at Vision Iconic |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,375,000971 sq ft | AED 3,200,000980 to 1,212 sq ft | AED 175,000 more at Vision Iconic |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,230,0001,198 sq ft | AED 4,950,0001,248 to 1,567 sq ft | AED 280,000 more at Vision Iconic |
| 4-bedroom apartments | AED 9,999,0001,985 sq ft | AED 9,999,0001,985 sq ft | Same |
| 5-bedroom apartments | AED 14,796,0002,476 sq ft | AED 14,796,0002,476 sq ft | Same |
Vision Iconic
The largest tower in Binghatti's Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City in Nad Al Sheba: 1,426 homes of one to five bedrooms. One-bedroom units from AED 2.3 million on 12 November 2026; due Q4 2028.
What works
- Larger layouts than the neighbouring Maybach towers for similar money: the feed's cheapest one-bedroom is 694 sq ft at AED 2,307,000, against 617 sq ft at AED 2,300,000 in Maybach Ultimate Luxury.
- Binghatti publishes the full unit mix and floor composition: 1,426 homes and 27 shops over 67 residential floors.
- Shared use of more than 30 facilities across Binghatti City, according to Binghatti, including the Infinity Horizon Pool and an outdoor cinema.
What to weigh
- 1,017 one-bedroom units in one tower, within a community of more than 13,000 apartments; owners will compete with each other for tenants and buyers.
- Handover is not due until Q4 2028, and Property Finder records construction starting only in January 2026.
- The payment plan is unclear: Binghatti publishes 20/50/30 for the community and Property Finder lists 20/20/60 for this tower.
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City
Binghatti's 12-tower, 13,386-apartment Mercedes-Benz branded community in Nad Al Sheba. Studios from AED 1.35 million on 12 November 2026; first towers due Q4 2027.
What works
- Studio, one- and three-bedroom prices in Binghatti's feed on 12 November 2026 sit below the launch prices The National reported in January 2026 (studios AED 1.35 million against AED 1.6 million).
- Mercedes-Benz branding at a mid-market entry price, from AED 1,350,000 for a studio.
- A planned district with a central park, a promenade and more than 30 shared facilities across 12 towers, according to Binghatti.
What to weigh
- Scale of supply: 13,386 apartments, 6,321 of them studios, in one project (The National). Owners will compete with each other for tenants and resale buyers.
- Handover dates vary: Q4 2027 in Binghatti's feed for the first towers, April 2028 on Property Finder, about mid-2029 on the chief executive's January 2026 estimate.
- Tenure is unclear. Property Finder's main listing says leasehold while several of its tower pages say freehold; confirm the tenure with the Dubai Land Department before reserving.
Vision Iconic or Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City?
Which is cheaper, Vision Iconic or Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City?
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City has the lower starting price at AED 1,350,000, compared with AED 2,307,000 at Vision Iconic. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City has the earlier target (Q4 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Vision Iconic is sold on a 20/50/30 (Binghatti City plan) plan with 70% due before handover. Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Vision Iconic and Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Binghatti.
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