Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 vs Mackerel Tower

A neutral, data-only comparison of Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 in Dubai Islands (Palm Deira) and Mackerel Tower 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.

Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 vs Mackerel Tower: key figures compared
DetailRixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2Mackerel Tower
DeveloperNakheelTarrad Development
LocationDubai Islands (Palm Deira), DubaiDubai Islands (Palm Deira), Dubai
Starting priceAED 4,300,000 – AED 5,800,000AED 2,929,618 – AED 2,990,150
Price per sqftAED 2,871 – 2,915AED 1,888
Unit typesApartmentsApartments, Penthouse
Unit sizes1,475 sqft – 2,020 sqft1,354 sqft – 1,583 sqft
HandoverQ1 2027Q3 2026
Down payment
Post-handover planNoNo
Amenities listed108
StatusUnder ConstructionUnder Construction

Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 vs Mackerel Tower — Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 or Mackerel Tower?
Mackerel Tower has the lower published entry price at AED 2,929,618, versus AED 4,300,000 at the other project. Entry price alone can be misleading: compare price per sqft, which is AED 2,871 – 2,915 at Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 and AED 1,888 at Mackerel Tower.
Which hands over first, Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 or Mackerel Tower?
Mackerel Tower is scheduled for handover in Q3 2026, ahead of the other project.
Do Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 and Mackerel Tower offer post-handover payment plans?
Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2: no post-handover instalments published. Mackerel Tower: no post-handover instalments published.

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