Terra Heights 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 Heights starts 12% lower, at AED 1,400,000 against AED 1,596,888. 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 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 Heights asks for 80% of the price before handover; Terra Woods asks for 100%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Terra Heights | Terra Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Expo City Dubai, Dubai | Expo City Dubai, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q1 2029 | Q1 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,400,000 | AED 1,596,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments, townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 2 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 728 to 1,216 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 57,020 | 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 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 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 Heights or Terra Woods?
Which is cheaper, Terra Heights or Terra Woods?
Terra Heights has the lower starting price at AED 1,400,000, compared with AED 1,596,888 at Terra Woods. 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 Heights 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 Heights 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
