DaVinci Tower by Pagani vs Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai
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
Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai starts 20% lower, at AED 4,000,000 against AED 5,020,000. 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 DaVinci Tower by Pagani works out at about AED 2,831 per sq ft against AED 6,084 at Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai.
Available now
DaVinci Tower by Pagani is complete, so it can be inspected, occupied or let straight away. The other is still off-plan.
Side by side
| Attribute | DaVinci Tower by Pagani | Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Dar Global | Dar Global |
| Location | Business Bay, Dubai | Downtown Dubai, Dubai |
| Status | Ready | Under construction |
| Handover | Completed | Q4 2031 |
| Price from | AED 5,020,000 | AED 4,000,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,831 | 6,084 |
| Home types | Apartments, duplexes, penthouses | Apartments, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 2 to 4 bed | 1 to 4 bed |
| Sizes | 1,848 to 14,428 sq ft | 764 to 6,229 sq ft |
| Payment plan | On request | 20/70/10 |
| Due before handover | Not applicable: completed | 90% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 205,580 | AED 161,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 86 | n/a |
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 | DaVinci Tower by Pagani | Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 5,020,0001,848 to 2,537 sq ft | AED 4,000,000951 to 1,368 sq ft | AED 1,020,000 more at DaVinci Tower by Pagani |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 7,400,0002,513 to 2,919 sq ft | AED 7,500,0001,335 to 1,777 sq ft | AED 100,000 more at Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai |
DaVinci Tower by Pagani
A completed tower of large apartments, duplexes and penthouses on the Dubai Canal in Business Bay, styled by Pagani. Dar Global completed it in 2025; Property Finder lists remaining homes from AED 5.02 million.
What works
- Completed in 2025, so there is no construction risk.
- Only 86 units, with large floor plans and duplex and penthouse layouts.
- Canal-side position in Business Bay with Burj Khalifa views.
What to weigh
- Property Finder says the project might be sold out; confirm availability with Dar Global.
- Entry pricing of about AED 2,700 per sq ft is high for Business Bay.
- Payment plans shown on the listing date from the off-plan phase and conflict with each other.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai
An 80-floor, roughly 350 m Trump-branded hotel and residential tower by Dar Global on Sheikh Zayed Road at the approach to Downtown Dubai. Remaining residences from AED 4 million; completion scheduled for Q4 2031.
What works
- A landmark-scale tower of about 350 m and 80 floors on Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Hotel, residences and members' club operated under the Trump brand.
- A listed developer with completed Dubai towers.
What to weigh
- Completion is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2031, more than five years away.
- 90% of the price is due before handover under the published plan.
- Entry pricing of roughly AED 4,200 per sq ft for a two-bedroom leaves little room for error on resale.
DaVinci Tower by Pagani or Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai?
Which is cheaper, DaVinci Tower by Pagani or Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai?
Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai has the lower starting price at AED 4,000,000, compared with AED 5,020,000 at DaVinci Tower by Pagani. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Are DaVinci Tower by Pagani and Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Dar Global.
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
