Esme Beach Residences vs Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2

A neutral, data-only comparison of Esme Beach Residences in Dubai Islands (Palm Deira) and Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 in Dubai Islands (Palm Deira), built from published developer figures. No project is recommended over the other; the table simply puts the numbers side by side.

Esme Beach Residences vs Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2: key figures compared
DetailEsme Beach ResidencesRixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2
DeveloperElysian DevelopmentsNakheel
LocationDubai Islands (Palm Deira), DubaiDubai Islands (Palm Deira), Dubai
Starting priceAED 4,700,000 – AED 5,200,000AED 4,300,000 – AED 5,800,000
Price per sqftAED 2,710AED 2,871 – 2,915
Unit typesApartmentsApartments
Unit sizes1,564 sqft – 1,734 sqft1,475 sqft – 2,020 sqft
HandoverQ2 2027Q1 2027
Down payment
Post-handover planNoNo
Amenities listed710
StatusUnder ConstructionUnder Construction

Esme Beach Residences vs Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Esme Beach Residences or Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2?
Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 has the lower published entry price at AED 4,300,000, versus AED 4,700,000 at the other project. Entry price alone can be misleading: compare price per sqft, which is AED 2,710 at Esme Beach Residences and AED 2,871 – 2,915 at Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2.
Which hands over first, Esme Beach Residences or Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2?
Both projects target similar handover timing: Q2 2027 for Esme Beach Residences and Q1 2027 for Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2.
Do Esme Beach Residences and Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 offer post-handover payment plans?
Esme Beach Residences: no post-handover instalments published. Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2: no post-handover instalments published.

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