Golf Trails vs Golf Vale
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 4% lower, at AED 1,906,888 against AED 1,987,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Golf Vale is targeted for Q1 2030, 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 Trails | Golf Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Emaar South, Dubai | Emaar South, Dubai |
| Status | Off-plan | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2030 | Q1 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,906,888 | AED 1,987,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments, townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | n/a | 672 to 2,796 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 77,296 | AED 80,536 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | No |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
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 Vale
Golf-course apartments and townhouses in Emaar South, launched in 2026. Emaar listed 10 units on 13 November 2026, from AED 1,987,888, with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2030.
What works
- Emaar listed 10 units for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
- Published sizes and launch prices for every unit type, so price per square foot can be checked.
- Townhouses as well as apartments, beside an 18-hole golf course.
What to weigh
- Emaar's lowest available price is well above the launch prices that portals still quote.
- Several similar Emaar buildings are on sale nearby and will compete at resale.
- Completion is targeted for March 2030, more than three years away.
Golf Trails or Golf Vale?
Which is cheaper, Golf Trails or Golf Vale?
Golf Trails has the lower starting price at AED 1,906,888, compared with AED 1,987,888 at Golf Vale. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Golf Vale has the earlier target (Q1 2030). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Golf Trails is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Golf Vale is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Golf Trails and Golf Vale 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
