Terra Gardens vs Terra Heights
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
Terra Heights starts 18% lower, at AED 1,400,000 against AED 1,712,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Terra Heights is targeted for Q1 2029, ahead of Terra Gardens in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Terra Gardens | Terra Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Expo City Dubai, Dubai | Expo City Dubai, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q1 2029 |
| Price from | AED 1,712,888 | AED 1,400,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 2 bed |
| Sizes | 741 to 2,702 sq ft | 728 to 1,216 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 10/70/20 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 69,536 | AED 57,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | No |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Terra Gardens
Apartments and three-bedroom townhouses in Expo Living, beside Expo City Dubai. Emaar listed 15 units on 13 November 2026, from AED 1,712,888, with completion targeted for October 2029.
What works
- Emaar listed 15 units for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
- Completion targeted for October 2029, earlier than Terra Woods.
- Conventional 10/70/20 plan with 20% held back to handover.
What to weigh
- Property Finder's starting prices (AED 1.6 million and AED 2,270,000) conflict with each other and with Emaar's.
- Property Finder marks the project sold out, which conflicts with Emaar's own availability.
- Size data for three-bedroom apartments is inconsistent.
Terra Heights
One- and two-bedroom apartments in Expo Living, Emaar's community beside Expo City Dubai. Emaar gives a starting price of AED 1.4 million; Property Finder lists developer stock and a March 2029 completion target.
What works
- Lowest published starting price in Expo Living, at AED 1.4 million.
- Earliest completion target of the Expo Living releases, March 2029 on Property Finder.
- Conventional 10/70/20 plan with 20% held back to handover.
What to weigh
- Emaar's own page showed no bookable units on 13 November 2026; stock rests on Property Finder's listing.
- Property Finder lists the project under a different name, matched to Terra Heights by price and unit mix.
- Prices by unit type are not published.
Terra Gardens or Terra Heights?
Which is cheaper, Terra Gardens or Terra Heights?
Terra Heights has the lower starting price at AED 1,400,000, compared with AED 1,712,888 at Terra Gardens. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Terra Heights has the earlier target (Q1 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Terra Gardens is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Terra Heights is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Terra Gardens and Terra Heights by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Emaar Properties.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
