Golf Dale vs Grove Ridge
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
Grove Ridge starts 3% lower, at AED 2,626,888 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 Grove Ridge in Q3 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Golf Dale | Grove Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Emaar South, Dubai | Emaar South, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q3 2029 |
| Price from | AED 2,701,888 | AED 2,626,888 |
| 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 | 789 sq ft |
| 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 106,096 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| 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- Townhouse sizes and all per-type prices are unpublished.
Grove Ridge
Golf-side apartments and townhouses in Emaar South, launched in April 2026. Emaar listed 16 units on 13 November 2026, from AED 2,626,888, although Property Finder shows the project as sold out.
What works
- Emaar listed 16 units for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
- Completion targeted for September 2029.
- Townhouses as well as apartments, beside an 18-hole golf course.
What to weigh
- Property Finder marked the developer stock as sold out on the same date Emaar showed 16 units; confirm availability before relying on it.
- Sizes and prices by type are published only for the one-bedroom, which appears to have sold.
- Entry price is more than double the AED 1.2 million launch figure.
Golf Dale or Grove Ridge?
Which is cheaper, Golf Dale or Grove Ridge?
Grove Ridge has the lower starting price at AED 2,626,888, 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. Grove Ridge is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Golf Dale and Grove Ridge 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
