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Buying Danube Property in Dubai: Bayz 102 and Serenz Compared

Danube Properties currently publishes two active Dubai projects, Bayz 102 in Business Bay and Serenz in JVC, both with a confirmed 30/70 payment plan but very different buildings.

6 November 2026 · By Orven Properties · 4 min read

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Buying a Danube property in Dubai currently means choosing between two active projects from the developer: Bayz 102 in Business Bay and Serenz by Danube in Jumeirah Village Circle. Both publish a confirmed 30/70 payment plan, but the buildings themselves, and their districts, differ considerably.

Two Danube projects, one shared payment structure

Bayz 102, Business Bay: from AED 2.4 million, studio to four bedroom apartments and penthouses across 956 units, a 102-storey tower with a rooftop helipad, 30/70 payment plan, handover June 2029.
Serenz by Danube, Jumeirah Village Circle: from AED 850,000, studio to three bedroom apartments across around 1,250 units, a 50-plus-25-storey landmark, 30/70 payment plan, handover 2029.

Project	Area	Entry price	Payment plan	Handover
Bayz 102	Business Bay	AED 2,400,000	30/70	June 2029
Serenz by Danube	JVC	AED 850,000	30/70	2029

Danube applies the same 30/70 split across both projects, a smaller share due before handover, but the entry price gap, AED 850,000 versus AED 2.4 million, means the actual instalment amounts differ substantially. Bayz 102 also sits in Business Bay, a more established, centrally located district, while Serenz is in JVC, a larger residential community further from the city centre.

Checking current availability before you commit to either

Since both projects are under construction, the specific units available at the published entry price can change as sales progress. A studio at Serenz's AED 850,000 entry price or a unit at Bayz 102's AED 2.4 million entry price may no longer be on the table by the time you reach out; confirming current stock with your adviser avoids planning around a price point that has already moved on to a later release.

What each building actually offers

Bayz 102 carries Italian Dolce Vita furnishings throughout and a rooftop helipad intended for air taxi access, with views over the Dubai Canal and Burj Khalifa. Serenz is built around more than 40 amenities across 120,000 sq ft, including a resort-style pool and a children's aqua park, reflecting a community-scale amenity programme rather than a single-tower luxury positioning.

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Choosing between the two based on how you plan to live there

Bayz 102 suits a buyer drawn to a single, statement tower with hospitality-grade furnishings and a headline amenity like the rooftop helipad, in a district already well known for its canal and skyline views. Serenz suits a buyer who values a wide range of community-scale amenities within one large development, in a part of JVC with quick access to Al Khail Road, Circle Mall and Sheikh Zayed Road. Neither is presented here as better; they serve different everyday priorities.

What the unit mix tells you about each building

Bayz 102's 956 units run from studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, a wider range aimed at buyers from a single professional pied-à-terre to a larger family home within one tower. Serenz's roughly 1,250 units cap out at three bedrooms, a narrower but still varied mix more concentrated around studio, one- and two-bedroom demand typical of JVC.

Both use the same off-plan payment protection

Instalments on both projects flow into a Dubai Land Department-controlled escrow account, with progress trackable through the "Project Status Enquiry" service, and Oqood registration applies from reservation on both.

What neither entry price includes

Dubai Land Department registration is 4% of the purchase price on a completed sale, and Oqood carries a separate fixed fee for an off-plan reservation, both confirmed at contract. No figure here has been calculated from the entry prices above.

Golden Visa and financing

Bayz 102's entry price clears the 2 million AED Golden Visa threshold; Serenz's does not on its own, though a larger unit within the same building could. Bank financing is possible for certain non-residents on either project, subject to the lender's own approval.

Next step

To check current availability and unit sizes at Bayz 102 or Serenz by Danube, send your preferred district on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or to sales@orvenproperties.com. Our guide to Bayz 102 in Business Bay and our JVC collection guide add further detail. For current listings, visit find your home.

FAQ

Do both Danube projects have the same payment plan? Yes, both publish a 30/70 structure, though the actual instalment amounts differ with the entry price.

Which Danube project is cheaper to enter? Serenz by Danube, from AED 850,000, compared to Bayz 102's AED 2.4 million.

Does Serenz by Danube qualify for the Golden Visa at its entry price? Not on its own; a larger unit within the same building could reach the 2 million AED threshold.

When are these two projects delivered? Bayz 102 in June 2029, and Serenz by Danube in 2029, according to the developer.