Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences is a 105 storey hypertower by Binghatti in Business Bay, Dubai, created with the Swiss watch and jewellery house Jacob & Co. At an estimated 557 metres it is intended to be the world’s tallest residential tower. Two bedroom Emerald Villas start from AED 8,400,000. All units are Golden Visa eligible.
Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co at a glance
- Developer: Binghatti, with Jacob & Co
- Location: Business Bay, Dubai
- Height: estimated 557 metres across 105 storeys
- Floor split: 74 floors of apartments, 28 floors of penthouses, 10 commercial floors
- Unit types: 2 bedroom Emerald Villa, 3 bedroom Ruby Villa, 4 bedroom Diamond Villa, 5 bedroom penthouse, 6 bedroom Sky Mansion
- Construction started: October 2022
- Published handover: 29 June 2027 on the developer’s current listing
- Golden Visa: eligible
- Ownership: Freehold, open to all nationalities
Published prices, sizes and remaining availability
| Residence | From | Published size | Per sq ft | Units left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Villa, 2 bed | AED 8,400,000 | 3,214 sq ft | ~AED 2,613 | 5 |
| Ruby Villa, 3 bed | AED 13,200,000 | 2,262 sq ft | ~AED 5,835 | 73 |
| Diamond Villa, 4 bed | AED 16,000,000 | 3,357 sq ft | ~AED 4,766 | 15 |
A figure on the developer’s own site that does not add up
Read the table again. Binghatti publishes the two bedroom Emerald Villa at 3,214 square feet and the three bedroom Ruby Villa at 2,262 square feet.
The two bedroom is listed as nearly a thousand square feet larger than the three bedroom. That is possible in a tower with duplex villa formats, but it is unusual, and it produces a second oddity: the Emerald works out at roughly AED 2,613 per square foot while the Ruby works out at roughly AED 5,835. That is a 123 percent gap inside the same building.
We are flagging this rather than repeating it as fact. Either the Emerald really is an exceptionally large two bedroom and is the value unit in the tower by a wide margin, or one of those two published sizes is wrong.
On a purchase starting at AED 8.4 million, that is not a detail to take on trust from a website. We obtain the certified floor plan and the exact area for the specific unit in writing from Binghatti before you commit anything. If the Emerald figure holds up, it is the most interesting number in the building.
Two published completion dates
Binghatti’s own blog cites an expected completion of June 2026. Binghatti’s current property listing gives a handover date of 29 June 2027.
Those cannot both be right, and the 2026 figure is now in the past. We treat the 2027 listing date as the current position, and we confirm it in writing with the developer before any reservation rather than relying on either page.
Construction began in October 2022, so this is a long build on a genuinely difficult structure. A 557 metre residential tower is an engineering project, not a standard build, and we would rather set expectations honestly than quote you the more attractive of two conflicting dates.
What the tower actually is
At an estimated 557 metres across 105 storeys, Burj Binghatti is intended to be the tallest residential building in the world. For scale, that puts it in the same conversation as the tallest towers in Dubai, in a district where most buildings stop under 60 floors.
The floor programme is unusual. 74 floors of apartments, then 28 floors given entirely to penthouses, then 10 commercial floors. Twenty eight floors of penthouses is not a rooftop gesture, it is more than a quarter of the building.
The crown is a spire designed after Jacob & Co’s watchmaking aesthetic. Whatever you think of the styling, the practical consequence is that the top of this tower will be visible from most of central Dubai, which is what gives an address like this its durability.
The amenity programme
- Infinity pool
- Butler service
- Bodyguard service
- Chauffeur service
- Concierge
- Housekeeping
- Spa and sauna
- Gymnasium
- Daycare
Note what this list actually is. Butler, bodyguard, chauffeur, concierge and housekeeping are staffed services, not facilities. That distinction matters more than any pool, because staffed services are funded through the service charge and they persist only as long as that charge supports them.
Before you buy, ask what the projected service charge per square foot is and what specifically it covers. We obtain that in writing. On a building with this service model it is the single largest ongoing cost you will carry, and it is the question most buyers at this level forget to ask.
Where it sits
Business Bay is Dubai’s central business district, immediately south of Downtown Dubai along the Dubai Water Canal and adjacent to DIFC. Burj Binghatti rises from the centre of it.
At this price band you are not buying commute convenience, you are buying an address that reads internationally. Business Bay beside Downtown does that, and a record breaking tower within it does it more.
Golden Visa
Every residence here clears the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold many times over. The UAE grants a ten year renewable residence visa on a qualifying property purchase, extendable to spouse, children and household staff under the current rules.
We set out the exact eligibility position and the application steps in writing as part of any purchase, because the rules do change and a brochure is not a legal position.
Who this suits
Buyers who want a landmark asset. There is one tallest residential tower in the world at any given time, and this is bidding to be it.
Penthouse and Sky Mansion buyers. Twenty eight floors of penthouses and a six bedroom Sky Mansion tier is the deepest ultra prime offering in Binghatti’s portfolio.
Golden Visa buyers at the top of the market. Every unit qualifies with a wide margin.
It suits you less if you are buying on yield, or if you need certainty on a delivery date. At this price band the rental maths does not compete with mid market stock, and the two conflicting completion dates are a real signal about how a project of this scale runs.
Dubai purchase costs
The Dubai Land Department charges 4 percent of the purchase price, plus registration and trustee fees. On the AED 8,400,000 Emerald Villa the DLD fee is AED 336,000. On the AED 16,000,000 Diamond Villa it is AED 640,000. There is no annual property tax.
Business Bay is a designated freehold area, so all nationalities can own outright.
How to buy Burj Binghatti through Cresco
Cresco Real Estate is a RERA licensed brokerage, ORN 34288. We hold developer authorisation to sell Binghatti inventory.
- We obtain the certified floor plan and exact area for your specific unit, because the published sizes do not sit in the expected order
- We confirm the current handover date in writing, because the developer’s blog and listing give different years
- We obtain the projected service charge and exactly what the staffed services cover, since that is your largest ongoing cost
- We show you registered Dubai Land Department transactions for prime Business Bay, and handle the Golden Visa process alongside the purchase
Call or WhatsApp us and we will send the current Burj Binghatti availability the same day.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences?
An estimated 557 metres across 105 storeys, intended to be the world’s tallest residential tower.
Where is Burj Binghatti located?
In the centre of Business Bay, Dubai, beside the Dubai Water Canal and adjacent to Downtown Dubai and DIFC.
How much does a residence cost?
Two bedroom Emerald Villas from AED 8,400,000, three bedroom Ruby Villas from AED 13,200,000 and four bedroom Diamond Villas from AED 16,000,000. Five bedroom penthouses and six bedroom Sky Mansions are also part of the tower.
Why is the two bedroom listed as larger than the three bedroom?
Binghatti publishes the two bedroom Emerald Villa at 3,214 square feet and the three bedroom Ruby Villa at 2,262 square feet. That order is unusual and it may be a data error. We obtain the certified floor plan and exact area for the specific unit in writing before any reservation rather than repeating the figure as fact.
When is Burj Binghatti handover?
Binghatti’s current listing gives 29 June 2027. An older Binghatti blog post cites June 2026. We treat the 2027 date as current and confirm it in writing with the developer.
How many units are left?
At the time of writing Binghatti listed 5 Emerald Villas, 73 Ruby Villas and 15 Diamond Villas. Those numbers move and we confirm them on every enquiry.
Is Burj Binghatti Golden Visa eligible?
Yes. Every residence clears the AED 2 million threshold many times over.
What services are included?
Butler, bodyguard, chauffeur, concierge and housekeeping, alongside an infinity pool, spa and sauna, gymnasium and daycare. The staffed services are funded through the service charge, so we obtain the projected charge and its scope in writing before you commit.
How does this compare with Bugatti Residences?
Both are Binghatti branded towers in Business Bay. Bugatti Residences is a small collection of 55 residences from AED 19,400,000 with handover in August 2027. Burj Binghatti is a 105 storey hypertower with 74 apartment floors and 28 penthouse floors, starting at AED 8,400,000.
More about Business Bay
Read the Cresco area guide to Business Bay. Prices, rental yields, handover timelines, schools, commute times and what actually sells there.
Open the Business Bay area guide
You may also want to read how buying off plan works and work out the rental yield.
What buyers actually registered in Business Bay
Dubai Land Department registered transactions, not advertised asking prices.
Between 30 June 2026 and 18 August 2026, 655 residential sales were registered in Business Bay. The median was AED 1,738,630 and the middle half fell between AED 1,217,500 and AED 2,850,004. This project is advertised from AED 8,400,000, which sits above that range.
For the unit type this project leads with, 2 B/R, the registered median in Business Bay was AED 2,464,270 across 112 sales, at AED 1,855 per square foot and a median size of 1,366 sq ft.
| This project, advertised entry price | AED 8,400,000 |
| Registered median price, Business Bay | AED 1,738,630 |
| Middle half of registered sales | AED 1,217,500 to AED 2,850,004 |
| Registered median per sq ft | AED 2,121 |
| Registered median unit size | 880 sq ft |
| Share bought off plan | 38% |
| Ready stock, median per sq ft | AED 1,849 from 406 sales |
| Off plan stock, median per sq ft | AED 2,584 from 249 sales |
| Registered residential sales in the period | 655 |
Registered sales by bedroom count in Business Bay
| Type | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 118 | AED 985,000 | AED 2,085 | 448 sq ft |
| 1 B/R | 215 | AED 1,540,000 | AED 2,072 | 813 sq ft |
| 2 B/R | 112 | AED 2,464,270 | AED 1,855 | 1,366 sq ft |
| 3 B/R | 36 | AED 4,490,726 | AED 2,303 | 2,089 sq ft |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Registered sales of residential units between 30 June 2026 and 18 August 2026. Mortgages and gift transfers are excluded because they are not arms length sales. Sizes are converted from square metres at 10.7639 sq ft per sq m. The entry price shown for this project is our advertised starting price and is not a registered transaction. Community figures are medians across every project in the community, not this project alone. We do not publish a price per square foot for this project because advertised size ranges are not a reliable basis for that calculation.
