Salva vs Serro
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
Serro starts 11% lower, at AED 6,000,000 against AED 6,762,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Serro is targeted for Q1 2030, ahead of Salva in Q3 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Serro asks for 80% of the price before handover; Salva asks for 85%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Salva | Serro |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | The Heights Country Club & Wellness, Dubai | The Heights Country Club & Wellness, Dubai |
| Status | Off-plan | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q3 2030 | Q1 2030 |
| Price from | AED 6,762,888 | AED 6,000,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 3 to 5 bed | 3 to 5 bed |
| Sizes | 3,340 to 5,884 sq ft | n/a |
| Payment plan | 10/75/15 | 10/70/20 |
| Due before handover | 85% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 271,536 | AED 241,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 483 | 383 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Salva
Three- to five-bedroom villas in The Heights Country Club & Wellness, Emaar's newest villa community. Emaar listed 17 villas on 13 November 2026, from AED 6,762,888, with completion targeted for mid-2030.
What works
- Emaar listed 17 villas for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
- Among the first phases of a new Emaar master community, with prices set at launch.
- Published size range for each villa type on Property Finder.
What to weigh
- 75% of the price is due during construction under the plan listed on Property Finder.
- Completion is targeted for July 2030, and the community around it is entirely off-plan.
- Serro and Serro 2 launched in the same community at similar prices, adding competing stock.
Serro
Three- to five-bedroom villas in The Heights Country Club & Wellness. Emaar lists Serro as just launched, from AED 6 million, and Property Finder gives a completion target of March 2030.
What works
- Marketed by Emaar as just launched, with a published starting price of AED 6 million.
- First phase of a new Emaar master community at the E611 and E77 junction.
- Standard 10/70/20 plan with 20% held back to handover.
What to weigh
- Starting prices differ between Emaar (AED 6 million) and Property Finder (AED 6.2 million to AED 6.9 million).
- Prices and sizes for four- and five-bedroom villas are not published.
- Emaar did not show a count of available units, so current stock is unconfirmed.
Salva or Serro?
Which is cheaper, Salva or Serro?
Serro has the lower starting price at AED 6,000,000, compared with AED 6,762,888 at Salva. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Serro has the earlier target (Q1 2030). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Salva is sold on a 10/75/15 plan with 85% due before handover. Serro is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Salva and Serro 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
