Binghatti Developers vs Meraas

Binghatti Developers28 projectsMeraas18 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 595K vs AED 1.8M

Binghatti Developers and Meraas are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, Binghatti Developers has 28 active off-plan projects and Meraas has 18. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Binghatti Developers from AED 595K, Meraas from AED 1.8M. Binghatti Developers concentrates inventory in Business Bay, Nad Al Sheba, Al Jaddaf; Meraas in City Walk, Dubai Land, Dubai Design District. Configurations: Binghatti Developers offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed; Meraas offers 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, payment plans, areas covered and active project counts before shortlisting.

Binghatti Developers vs Meraas: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Binghatti DevelopersAED 595K vs AED 1.8M (66% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Binghatti Developers28 vs 18 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Binghatti DevelopersQ2 2026 vs Q1 2027 (nearest handover).
  • Wider area coverageWinner Binghatti DevelopersActive in 12 vs 7 UAE areas.

Binghatti Developers wins on cheaper entry, more projects, earlier handover, wider area coverage.

Where Binghatti Developers and Meraas compete head-to-head

2 shared submarkets where both developers have active off-plan inventory today — the cleanest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.

AreaBinghatti DevelopersMeraas
Nad Al Sheba7 Binghatti Developers projects in Nad Al Sheba
7.0% yield · from AED 1.3M
2 projects
7.0% yield · from AED 9.5M
Dubai Land2 projects
7.0% yield · from AED 595K
4 Meraas projects in Dubai Land
7.0% yield · from AED 6.1M
MetricBinghatti DevelopersMeraas
Active off-plan projects2818
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield8.5%7.0%
Price rangeAED 595K – AED 35MAED 1.8M – AED 111M
Median price/sqftAED 729AED 561
Median appreciation to handover5%12%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q2 2029Q1 2027 – Q3 2030
Top areasBusiness Bay, Nad Al Sheba, Al JaddafCity Walk, Dubai Land, Dubai Design District
Top payment plans20/50/30, 70/30, 20/40/4020/55/25, 20/40/40, 10/55/35
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed
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12 off-plan projects
Business Bay
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Aquarise
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 2.05M+
Al Jaddaf
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Cullinan
Al Jaddaf · Dubai
7% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 1.45M+ Hot
Dubai Production City
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Elite
Dubai Production City · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q3 2026
AED 1.12M+
JVC
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Etherea
JVC · Dubai
8.5% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 765K+ Hot
Arjan
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti HillCrest
Arjan · Dubai
8.5% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 809K+ Hot
Dubai Science Park
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Hills Phase 3 By Binghatti
Dubai Science Park · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q3 2026
AED 864K+
Dubai Design District
Meraas Holding
Atelis
Dubai Design District · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 2.10M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane 3
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.60M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.62M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane Phase 5
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.80M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Phase 3 By Meraas
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.50M+
Dubai Design District
Meraas Holding
Design Quarter
Dubai Design District · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.75M+

Frequently asked questions

Which developer has more off-plan projects in the UAE, Binghatti Developers or Meraas?
Binghatti Developers has more active off-plan projects (28) than Meraas (18). Project counts are tracked from our live catalogue of UAE off-plan inventory.
Which is cheaper to buy off-plan, Binghatti Developers or Meraas?
Binghatti Developers is currently cheaper to enter, with prices from AED 595K versus AED 1.8M for Meraas.
Which developer offers higher rental yields, Binghatti Developers or Meraas?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% for Binghatti Developers and 7.0% for Meraas. Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Where do Binghatti Developers and Meraas compete head-to-head?
Both developers currently have active off-plan inventory in 2 shared areas: Nad Al Sheba, Dubai Land. These submarkets are the easiest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.
What payment plans do Binghatti Developers and Meraas typically offer?
Most common Binghatti Developers plans in our catalogue: 20/50/30; 70/30. Most common Meraas plans: 20/55/25; 20/40/40. Individual project terms vary — check each project page for the exact instalment schedule.
When do Binghatti Developers and Meraas projects hand over?
Binghatti Developers handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q2 2029; Meraas handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q3 2030.
Which developer has better capital appreciation potential, Binghatti Developers or Meraas?
Meraas shows higher median projected capital appreciation to handover (12%) than Binghatti Developers (5%). Appreciation is estimated from advertised handover prices against current entry prices — treat it as a soft signal, not a guarantee.
Which developer is a better fit for me, Binghatti Developers or Meraas?
The right answer depends on what you optimise for. Yield hunters get similar median yields either way. First-time buyers on a budget get more room with Binghatti Developers on entry pricing. Long-hold investors who want optionality get the wider inventory pick with Binghatti Developers. Use the side-by-side breakdown above to weigh the trade-offs against your own priorities.
How many bedroom configurations do Binghatti Developers and Meraas offer, and which is better for family units?
Binghatti Developers offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed in our current catalogue. Meraas offers 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed. Binghatti Developers goes up to 8-bedroom units versus 7-bedroom for Meraas, which matters if you're shopping for a larger family home.