Greenz by Danube vs Tilal Binghatti
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
Greenz by Danube starts 10% lower, at AED 3,800,000 against AED 4,200,000. 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 Greenz by Danube works out at about AED 1,439 per sq ft against AED 1,659 at Tilal Binghatti.
Sooner to complete
Tilal Binghatti is targeted for Q2 2029, ahead of Greenz by Danube in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Greenz by Danube | Tilal Binghatti |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Danube Properties | Binghatti |
| Location | Dubai International Academic City, Dubai | Dubai International Academic City, Dubai |
| Status | Off-plan | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q2 2029 |
| Price from | AED 3,800,000 | AED 4,200,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,439 | 1,659 |
| Home types | Townhouses, villas | Villas, mansions |
| Bedrooms | 3 to 5 bed | 4 to 7 bed |
| Sizes | 2,350 to 3,950 sq ft | 2,775 to 4,162 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 1% monthly plan (20/40/40) | As listed by Property Finder |
| Due before handover | 60% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 153,020 | AED 169,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 768 | 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 | Greenz by Danube | Tilal Binghatti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-bedroom villas | AED 5,000,0003,700 to 3,950 sq ft | AED 5,100,0002,824 sq ft | AED 100,000 more at Tilal Binghatti |
Greenz by Danube
Danube's first villa and townhouse community: 768 furnished three- to five-bedroom homes in Dubai Academic City, from AED 3.8 million, with handover due in Q4 2029.
What works
- Rare furnished house product on a long payment plan: 20% down and 1% a month for 40 months, per Danube.
- Large homes for the price band, from about 2,350 sq ft for three bedrooms to about 3,950 sq ft for five.
- Prices above AED 2 million meet the Golden Visa property threshold, subject to government rules.
What to weigh
- Danube's first large villa and townhouse community, after a history of apartment towers.
- The starting price has risen since launch (AED 3.5 million in April 2026, AED 3.8 million on 13 November 2026), and sources disagree.
- 40% of the price is due after completion, so plan the mortgage or cash for handover early.
Tilal Binghatti
Binghatti's first villa community, in Dubai Academic City: four- and five-bedroom villas and six-bedroom mansions from AED 4,200,000 on 12 November 2026, with handover due in Q2 2029.
What works
- Large homes for the price: four-bedroom villas from AED 4,200,000 and 2,775 sq ft in Binghatti's feed on 12 November 2026.
- Wide choice in developer stock: 363 villas and mansions across four types in Binghatti's availability feed.
- Community facilities planned on a large scale, including a 12,000 sq m man-made beach, swimmable lakes, a clubhouse, a nursery, clinics and a mosque, according to Binghatti.
What to weigh
- This is Binghatti's first villa community, so there is no completed Binghatti villa project to inspect.
- The only published payment plan is Property Finder's 10/50/40, with 40% due on handover; Binghatti's page does not publish one.
- Handover is due in June 2029, more than two and a half years away, and the first phase alone has over 2,400 homes.
Greenz by Danube or Tilal Binghatti?
Which is cheaper, Greenz by Danube or Tilal Binghatti?
Greenz by Danube has the lower starting price at AED 3,800,000, compared with AED 4,200,000 at Tilal Binghatti. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Tilal Binghatti has the earlier target (Q2 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Greenz by Danube is sold on a 1% monthly plan (20/40/40) plan with 60% due before handover. Tilal Binghatti is sold on a As listed by Property Finder plan with 60% due before handover.
Are Greenz by Danube and Tilal Binghatti by the same developer?
No. Greenz by Danube is by Danube Properties and Tilal Binghatti is by Binghatti. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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