Azizi vs Binghatti
Updated October 2026
Azizi Developments and Binghatti are both busy Dubai developers of apartments and residential towers, but they pitch differently: Azizi, whose chairman Mirwais Azizi dates its entry into real estate to 2007, builds apartment communities across eleven Dubai locations, while Binghatti, founded in 2008 by Dr. Hussain Binghatti, is known for branded residences developed with Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob & Co. Both build off-plan in Dubai under the same Dubai Land Department rules.
Azizi and Binghatti side by side
| Compared | Azizi | Binghatti |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Property developer (residential and commercial) | Property developer (residential towers, including branded residences) |
| Started | Entered real estate in 2007 | Founded 2008 |
| Ownership | Founded and chaired by Mirwais Azizi | Founded by Dr. Hussain Binghatti; chaired by Muhammad BinGhatti, with Katralnada BinGhatti as chief executive |
| Home market | Dubai | Dubai |
| Main projects | Azizi Riviera (Meydan), Azizi Venice (Dubai South), Azizi Milan, Burj Azizi | Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences, Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti, Binghatti Skyrise, Binghatti Hills |
| Registration and buyer protection | Dubai Land Department: project registration, escrow account and Oqood registration for off-plan | Dubai Land Department: project registration, escrow account and Oqood registration for off-plan |
| Rating on RealtyReview.ae | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
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Key differences between Azizi and Binghatti
- Positioning: Azizi builds apartment communities across several Dubai districts; Binghatti is known for branded residences developed with Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob & Co.
- Ownership: Azizi is led by its founder and chairman Mirwais Azizi; Binghatti was founded in 2008 by Dr. Hussain Binghatti and is run by the Binghatti family.
- History: Azizi dates its entry into real estate to 2007; Binghatti was founded in 2008.
- Both are Dubai developers, so DLD registration, escrow and Oqood apply to either.
Which should you choose?
Choose Azizi if…
- You're looking at an Azizi community such as Azizi Riviera or Azizi Venice.
- You want an apartment developer with projects across several Dubai districts.
Choose Binghatti if…
- You're looking at a branded residence, such as the Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz or Jacob & Co. developments.
- You're considering one of Binghatti's projects such as Binghatti Skyrise or Binghatti Hills.
Buying off-plan from either? Read our guide to buying off-plan in the UAE and see how other developers compare in the best real estate developers ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Is Azizi or Binghatti better?
Neither is better in general. Azizi builds apartment communities across Dubai; Binghatti is known for branded residences with Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob & Co. Compare the specific project, its payment plan and completion date, and read buyers' reviews of each before you decide.
What is each known for?
Azizi's communities include Azizi Riviera at Meydan, Azizi Venice at Dubai South, Azizi Milan and Burj Azizi. Binghatti builds residential towers and branded residences, including Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences, Bugatti Residences by Binghatti and Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti.
Who runs Azizi and Binghatti?
Azizi Developments is led by its founder and chairman, Mirwais Azizi. Binghatti was founded in 2008 by Dr. Hussain Binghatti and is chaired by Muhammad BinGhatti, with Katralnada BinGhatti as chief executive.
When did each start?
Azizi's chairman dates the company's entry into real estate to 2007; Binghatti was founded in 2008.
How do I check an off-plan project from either developer?
For either, confirm the project is registered with the Dubai Land Department and has its own escrow account, pay only into that escrow account, register your purchase in Oqood, and read the Sale and Purchase Agreement before you sign.
Sources
- Azizi: Our legacy (2007 entry into real estate, chairman's message, the named communities)
- Azizi: Communities (the eleven locations above)
- Dubai Land Department: Register a project (escrow for off-plan sales)
- Binghatti: About the brand (founding year and family, the executives, the brand partnerships and the sukuk listing)
- Binghatti: Explore projects