Aurea vs Kanyon
Aurea starts at AED 2,310,000 against AED 2,394,000, a 4% gap. Kanyon is the cheaper and earlier of the two: it prices at AED 2,831 per square foot against AED 2,926 and hands over in 2029 against 2030. Both projects are in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah, so the same area benchmark applies to each.
A side-by-side comparison of two off-plan developments in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah, Dubai: pricing, payment plans, handover and developer track record, from official Dubai Land Department records.
Side by side
Aurea and Kanyon compared
Both projects are in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah · area avg AED 2,225/sqft · 5-yr area growth +34%. Aurea has the lower entry price.
| Aurea | Kanyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 2,310,000 | AED 2,394,000 |
| Payment plan | 80/20 | 50/50 |
| Handover | 2030 | 2029 |
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Beyond Properties |
| Total units | 172 | 412 |
| Developer projects | 307 | — |
| Developer delivered | 201 | — |
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, Aurea or Kanyon?
- Aurea has the lower entry price, from AED 2,310,000 against AED 2,394,000 for Kanyon. Per square foot the order is Kanyon at AED 2,831 and Aurea at AED 2,926.
Which hands over first, Aurea or Kanyon?
- Kanyon is scheduled to hand over first, in 2029, against 2030 for Aurea.
What payment plans do Aurea and Kanyon offer?
- Aurea is offered on a 80/20 payment plan and Kanyon on 50/50.
What do homes cost in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah generally?
- Homes in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah sold at an average of AED 2,225 per square foot, from sale transactions registered with the Dubai Land Department. That is up 34% over five years.