Golf Dale vs Golf Trails
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
Golf Trails starts 29% lower, at AED 1,906,888 against AED 2,701,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Golf Dale is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of Golf Trails in Q4 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Golf Dale | Golf Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Emaar South, Dubai | Emaar South, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2030 |
| Price from | AED 2,701,888 | AED 1,906,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments, townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 799 to 1,923 sq ft | n/a |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 10/70/20 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 109,096 | AED 77,296 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | No |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Golf Dale
Three apartment buildings with podium townhouses on the Emaar South golf course. Emaar listed 3 units on 13 November 2026, from AED 2,701,888, with handover targeted for December 2028.
What works
- Handover targeted for December 2028.
- Golf-course frontage, with townhouses facing the fairways along the podium.
- Emaar listed 3 units for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
What to weigh
- Only three units remained with Emaar, with no breakdown by type.
- Property Finder marks the project as sold out by the developer, which conflicts with Emaar's listing.
- Townhouse sizes and all per-type prices are unpublished.
Golf Trails
Mid-rise apartments and three-bedroom townhouses on the edge of the Emaar South golf course. Emaar listed 17 units on 13 November 2026, from AED 1,906,888, with handover targeted for late 2030.
What works
- Emaar listed 17 units for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
- Golf-course setting within an established Emaar master community.
- Townhouses as well as apartments, which is unusual for a mid-rise building.
What to weigh
- Completion is targeted for October 2030, the latest of Emaar South's current phases.
- Emaar's lowest available price is well above the launch prices still quoted on portals.
- Several near-identical Emaar buildings are on sale nearby, which will compete at resale.
Golf Dale or Golf Trails?
Which is cheaper, Golf Dale or Golf Trails?
Golf Trails has the lower starting price at AED 1,906,888, compared with AED 2,701,888 at Golf Dale. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Golf Dale has the earlier target (Q4 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Golf Dale is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Golf Trails is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Golf Dale and Golf Trails by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Emaar Properties.
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
