The Wilds Residences vs Verdes by Haven
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
The Wilds Residences starts 24% lower, at AED 1,787,990 against AED 2,344,823. 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 Verdes by Haven works out at about AED 1,433 per sq ft against AED 2,115 at The Wilds Residences.
Sooner to complete
Verdes by Haven is targeted for Q3 2028, ahead of The Wilds Residences in Q2 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | The Wilds Residences | Verdes by Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aldar | Aldar |
| Location | Dubailand, Dubai | Dubailand, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2030 | Q3 2028 |
| Price from | AED 1,787,990 | AED 2,344,823 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 2,115 | 1,433 |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments, duplexes |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 2 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 867 to 1,547 sq ft | 1,599 to 3,028 sq ft |
| Payment plan | On request | 10/50/40 |
| Due before handover | n/a | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 72,540 | AED 94,813 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 988 |
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 | The Wilds Residences | Verdes by Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,353,5791,547 sq ft | AED 2,344,8231,599 sq ft | AED 1,008,756 more at The Wilds Residences |
The Wilds Residences
Apartments inside Aldar's The Wilds villa community in Dubailand, due in Q2 2030. Aldar listed only three developer units on 13 November 2026, from AED 1.79 million.
What works
- Family-oriented building facilities: splash pad, play areas, kids' and teens' lounges and a family lounge
- Set inside The Wilds, a low-density villa community planned around native planting
- Building facilities also cover adults: spa, theatre, yoga and pilates room and co-working space
What to weigh
- Only three developer units were listed by Aldar on 13 November 2026
- Completion is not due until Q2 2030
- No payment plan for the apartments is published on Property Finder; the terms must come from Aldar
Verdes by Haven
Apartments and duplexes in Aldar's Haven community in Dubailand, due in Q3 2028. Aldar's own stock started at AED 2.34 million for a two-bedroom apartment on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Completion due in the third quarter of 2028, with construction under way since February 2025 according to Property Finder
- Two-bedroom duplexes of 2,239 to 3,028 sq ft, large for an apartment building
- Three-bedroom apartments of 1,830 to 2,115 sq ft from AED 2.71 million
What to weigh
- Aldar no longer offers one-bedroom apartments; the AED 990,000 card price refers to launch stock
- Only one two-bedroom apartment remained in Aldar's listing on 13 November 2026
- About AED 938,000 falls due at handover on the AED 2.34 million two-bedroom apartment under the 10/50/40 plan
The Wilds Residences or Verdes by Haven?
Which is cheaper, The Wilds Residences or Verdes by Haven?
The Wilds Residences has the lower starting price at AED 1,787,990, compared with AED 2,344,823 at Verdes by Haven. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Verdes by Haven has the earlier target (Q3 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
Are The Wilds Residences and Verdes by Haven by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Aldar.
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
