Which is cheaper, The Central Downtown or Gardens 2?

The Central Downtown has the lower entry price, from AED 705,888 against AED 760,000 for Gardens 2. Per square foot the order is The Central Downtown at AED 1,356 and Gardens 2 at AED 1,375.

Which hands over first, The Central Downtown or Gardens 2?

Gardens 2 is scheduled to hand over first, in 2026, against 2028 for The Central Downtown.

What payment plans do The Central Downtown and Gardens 2 offer?

The Central Downtown is offered on a 70/30 payment plan and Gardens 2 on Full Cash.

What do homes cost in Al Barshaa South Third generally?

Homes in Al Barshaa South Third sold at an average of AED 1,355 per square foot, from sale transactions registered with the Dubai Land Department. That is up 6% over five years.

The Central Downtown vs Gardens 2

The Central Downtown is the cheaper of the two: it starts at AED 705,888 against AED 760,000, an 8% gap and prices at AED 1,356 per square foot against AED 1,375. Gardens 2 hands over in 2026 against 2028. Both projects are in Al Barshaa South Third, so the same area benchmark applies to each.

A side-by-side comparison of two off-plan developments in Al Barshaa South Third, Dubai: pricing, payment plans, handover and developer track record, from official Dubai Land Department records.

Side by side

The Central Downtown and Gardens 2 compared

Both projects are in Al Barshaa South Third · area avg AED 1,355/sqft · 5-yr area growth +6%. The Central Downtown has the lower entry price.

The Central Downtown versus Gardens 2 comparison
	The Central Downtown	Gardens 2
Starting price	AED 705,888	AED 760,000
Payment plan	70/30	Full Cash
Handover	2028	2026
Developer	Aqua Developments	IMAN Developers
Total units	1,254	223
Developer projects	—	14
Developer delivered	—	6

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Data computed by Peak Trust Analytics · Dubai market data powered by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) · Updated Jul 2026. Proprietary — not to be reused or redistributed without authorization. Not investment advice.

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, The Central Downtown or Gardens 2?: The Central Downtown has the lower entry price, from AED 705,888 against AED 760,000 for Gardens 2. Per square foot the order is The Central Downtown at AED 1,356 and Gardens 2 at AED 1,375.
Which hands over first, The Central Downtown or Gardens 2?: Gardens 2 is scheduled to hand over first, in 2026, against 2028 for The Central Downtown.
What payment plans do The Central Downtown and Gardens 2 offer?: The Central Downtown is offered on a 70/30 payment plan and Gardens 2 on Full Cash.
What do homes cost in Al Barshaa South Third generally?: Homes in Al Barshaa South Third sold at an average of AED 1,355 per square foot, from sale transactions registered with the Dubai Land Department. That is up 6% over five years.