Binghatti vs Danube Properties
Binghatti is a developer of mid-market and off-plan homes and branded residences with a payment-plan focus, mainly in Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle and Dubai Marina, while Danube Properties is a developer of affordable, mid-market and off-plan homes with a payment-plan focus, mainly in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Business Bay.
Data updated 30 September 2026Side by side
Sales figures are from our analysis of Dubai Land Department open data, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026, measured the same way for every ranked developer. Other facts are from our developer database. A dash means we have no figure for it.
| Compared | Binghatti | Danube Properties |
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| 2026 rank | #3 of 92 By DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 | #12 of 92 By DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 |
| 2026 sales value (DLD) | AED 12.1bn 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 | AED 5.5bn 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 |
| Number of sales | 7,515 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 | 2,850 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 |
| Year on year (value) | −26% on the same period of 2025 | +2% on the same period of 2025 |
| Off-plan share | 86% of value; 87% of sales | 90% of value; 82% of sales |
| Median price per sq ft | AED 1,862 | AED 2,321 |
| Top project by 2026 sales | Maybach Six (AED 2.4bn, 1,049 sales) | Shahrukhz by Danube (AED 1.6bn, 540 sales) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2014 |
| Ownership | Private, Emirati family-owned | Private. Part of Danube Group |
| Headquarters | Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE | Dubai, UAE |
| Segments | Mid-market, Branded residences, Off-plan, Payment plans | Affordable, Payment plans, Off-plan, Mid-market |
| Property types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Main Dubai areas | Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Marina | Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Business Bay, Al Furjan, Dubai Sports City |
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| Recent launches | – |
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| Payment plan style | – | – |
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| Units delivered | 12,866 (as of 2026) | 8,230 (as of 2026) |
| Website | binghatti.com | danubeproperties.com |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data via Data Dubai (data.dubai). Analysis by Top Realtors; not endorsed by the Dubai Land Department or the Government of Dubai. DLD transactions dataset · How the ranking works
Key differences
- Sales. Binghatti's DLD-registered sales value was about 2.2× Danube Properties' in 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 (AED 12.1bn vs AED 5.5bn). It also recorded more individual sales (7,515 vs 2,850); average value per sale was about AED 1.6m vs AED 1.9m.
- Off-plan and prices. Off-plan homes made up 86% of Binghatti's 2026 sales value and 90% of Danube Properties'. Median price per sq ft: AED 1,862 for Binghatti, AED 2,321 for Danube Properties.
- Areas. Both build in Business Bay and Jumeirah Village Circle. Binghatti's other main areas: Dubai Marina; Danube Properties': Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Furjan and Dubai Sports City.
- Focus. Only Binghatti lists branded residences; only Danube Properties lists affordable homes. Both list mid-market homes, a payment-plan focus and an off-plan focus.
- Branded partnerships. Binghatti has branded partnerships with Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob & Co. Our data lists none for Danube Properties.
- Ownership. Binghatti: Private, Emirati family-owned. Danube Properties: Private, part of Danube Group.
Which might suit you
Based only on each developer's segments and property types in our data, not on the quality of any project.
- If you want a branded residence, look at Binghatti (partners include Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob & Co).
- Both developers build off-plan homes on payment plans and mid-market or lower-priced homes, so for these compare specific projects, prices and payment plans.
Whichever you choose, check the project is registered with the Dubai Land Department and ask a RERA-licensed broker to compare units and payment plans.
Areas where both build
Based on each developer's main areas and the locations of its flagship projects and recent launches in our data.
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Frequently asked questions
Which sold more in 2026, Binghatti or Danube Properties?
By the value of sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between 1 January and 25 September 2026, Binghatti sold more: AED 12.1bn (#3 of 92) against AED 5.5bn for Danube Properties (#12). It also recorded more individual sales: 7,515 against 2,850. Year-on-year change in sales value: Binghatti −26% on the same period of 2025; Danube Properties +2% on the same period of 2025.
Where do Binghatti and Danube Properties both build in Dubai?
Both have projects in Business Bay and Jumeirah Village Circle. Binghatti also builds in Dubai Marina. Danube Properties also builds in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Furjan and Dubai Sports City.
Who owns Binghatti and Danube Properties?
Binghatti: Private, Emirati family-owned, founded in 2008. Danube Properties: Private, part of Danube Group, founded in 2014.
Developer profiles
- Binghatti: projects, areas and sources
- Danube Properties: projects, areas and sources
- Top 102 property developers in Dubai (how the ranking works)
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Sources
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Sales figures
Developer facts
- binghatti.com/en/about-us
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binghatti_Properties
- zawya.com/en/press-release/research-studies/emaar-leads-…
- datahabibi.ae/dubai/developers
- businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/the-rise-of-rizwan-sajan-h…
- danubeproperties.com/about-us/leadership-team/rizwan-sajan
- viewit.ae/blogs/danube-properties-a-complete-guide-in-2025