Terra Gardens vs Terra Woods
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 Woods starts 7% lower, at AED 1,596,888 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 Gardens is targeted for Q4 2029, ahead of Terra Woods in Q1 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Terra Gardens asks for 80% of the price before handover; Terra Woods asks for 100%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Terra Gardens | Terra Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Expo City Dubai, Dubai | Expo City Dubai, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q1 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,712,888 | AED 1,596,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments, townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 741 to 2,702 sq ft | 742 to 2,702 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 10/90 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 100% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 69,536 | AED 64,896 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | No |
| Total homes | n/a | 824 |
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 Woods
Mid-rise apartments and three-bedroom townhouses in Expo Living, Emaar's community beside Expo City Dubai. Emaar listed 23 units on 13 November 2026, from AED 1,596,888, with completion targeted for March 2030.
What works
- Emaar listed 23 units for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
- Walking distance to Expo City Dubai, which has a metro station.
- Published size ranges for every unit type, including townhouses.
What to weigh
- The plan listed on Property Finder puts 90% of the price into the construction period.
- Property Finder gives completion as March 2030 in one place and March 2031 in another.
- Property Finder marks the project sold out, which conflicts with Emaar's own availability.
Terra Gardens or Terra Woods?
Which is cheaper, Terra Gardens or Terra Woods?
Terra Woods has the lower starting price at AED 1,596,888, 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 Gardens has the earlier target (Q4 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 Woods is sold on a 10/90 plan with 100% due before handover.
Are Terra Gardens and Terra Woods 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
