Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC vs Ocean House
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.
More space for the money
On average Ocean House works out at about AED 5,542 per sq ft against AED 7,697 at Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC.
Sooner to complete
Ocean House is targeted for Q4 2026, ahead of Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC in 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC asks for 60% of the price before handover; Ocean House asks for 70%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC | Ocean House |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | H&H Development | Ellington Properties |
| Location | DIFC, Dubai | Palm Jumeirah, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | 2029 | Q4 2026 |
| Price from | AED 23,000,000 | AED 23,000,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 7,697 | 5,542 |
| Home types | Apartments, penthouses | Apartments, duplexes, penthouses |
| Bedrooms | 2 to 5 bed | 2 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 3,295 to 9,930 sq ft | 3,233 to 14,036 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/50/40 | 20/50/30 |
| Due before handover | 60% | 70% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 921,020 | AED 921,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 59 | 88 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC
59 Four Seasons-branded residences in four towers on Gate Avenue in DIFC, designed by David Chipperfield Architects. Two-bedrooms start at AED 23 million, with 40% due on handover.
What works
- Four Seasons-branded residences in the centre of DIFC, next to Gate Avenue
- Only 59 residences, designed by David Chipperfield Architects with Tihany Design interiors
- H&H developed the Four Seasons Hotel DIFC in the same district
What to weigh
- Completion is 2029 on H&H's page and January 2027 on Property Finder; confirm the contracted date
- Prices from AED 23 million put it in a very small resale market
- Property Finder's headline starting price (about AED 33.7 million) differs from its two-bedroom price (AED 23 million)
Ocean House
An 88-home beachfront building by Ellington on the Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, with two- to six-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses; the few homes left start at AED 23 million, with completion due in late 2026.
What works
- Beachfront building on the Crescent of Palm Jumeirah with direct beach access
- Only 88 homes across nine storeys
- Very large layouts, including duplexes and a five-bedroom penthouse
What to weigh
- Remaining homes start at AED 23 million, a price band with thin resale demand
- Property Finder gives conflicting completion dates; confirm the current stage
- Most unit types are priced on request
Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC or Ocean House?
Which is cheaper, Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC or Ocean House?
Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC has the lower starting price at AED 23,000,000, compared with AED 23,000,000 at Ocean House. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Ocean House has the earlier target (Q4 2026). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC is sold on a 10/50/40 plan with 60% due before handover. Ocean House is sold on a 20/50/30 plan with 70% due before handover.
Are Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC and Ocean House by the same developer?
No. Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC is by H&H Development and Ocean House is by Ellington Properties. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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
