Capital Horizon Terraces: Apartments at the Edge of Dubai Islands
Capital Horizon Terraces is an apartment development by Capital International Real Estate on Dubai Islands. Construction started in November 2024. The project completes in October 2026, giving a buyer who enters now roughly two months until handover.
The project covers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, priced from AED 2,080,000 to AED 3,509,338.
A Waterfront District North of Deira
Dubai Islands sits off the coast of Deira, connected to the mainland north of the city centre. The location trades central-city density for a coastal setting. The airport is roughly 20 minutes away. Deira and the Baniyas commercial corridor are close, which keeps the location practical for everyday errands. Dubai Mall and the Downtown core are a longer drive, typically 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
Being on an island means the residential environment is lower-density by default. That is a meaningful distinction for buyers who want a quieter setting without relocating to more remote areas. The surrounding community is still developing.
What AED 2.08M to AED 3.5M Gets You
The price range tracks the bedroom categories:
- One-bedroom units start at AED 2,080,000, with areas from roughly 730 to 1,600 sq ft. The size spread within this category is significant. Some one-bedroom layouts reach 1,600 sq ft, which likely reflects terrace or expanded-format configurations.
- Two-bedroom units start at AED 2,564,905, from around 1,200 to 1,967 sq ft.
- Three-bedroom units start at AED 3,509,338, from 1,726 sq ft up to nearly 3,950 sq ft. The largest three-bedroom formats reach nearly four times the floor area of the smallest one-bedroom units in this project.
The overall spread from AED 2.08M to AED 3.51M represents a gap of roughly AED 1.4M. At the lower end, buyers are acquiring a compact one-bedroom on an island address. At the upper end, they are buying a large-format apartment with significantly more living space.
Who the Units Suit
The project is apartments only.
End-users make up the natural buyer base. One-bedroom buyers tend to be professionals or couples wanting a waterfront base. Two-bedroom buyers include small families, remote workers who need a dedicated second room, and second-home buyers. The largest three-bedrooms serve families who prioritise space and an outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
Investors looking at a developing island district will find the fundamentals straightforward: direct beach access, near completion, and an established payment structure. The island is still building out its surrounding infrastructure, so rental appeal depends on what the immediate area offers once handover arrives.
Amenities: Beach Access Anchors the Set
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Outdoor lifestyle | Beach Access, Running Track, Landscaped Gardens |
| Recreation | Indoor Swimming Pool, Children's Play Area |
| Day-to-day | Restaurants, Retail Facilities |
| Safety | Security |
Beach access is the headline facility. For a project on Dubai Islands, direct beach access makes the island location a daily feature, not just a selling point. The indoor pool handles year-round swimming. The running track and landscaped gardens give active residents structured outdoor space beyond a standard podium.
The amenity set as a whole reads as family-forward. The combination of a children's play area, landscaped gardens, and beach access suits residents who want space for outdoor living. Restaurants and retail on-site reduce the need to leave the island for daily necessities.
October 2026 Completion
Construction began November 2024. The project is due to complete in October 2026. A buyer entering now faces a short remaining construction window. The off-plan risk period is compressed. This is closer to a near-complete purchase than a ground-up off-plan commitment.
Getting In on 20% Down
| Payment stage | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 48% |
| At handover | 32% |
The 20% down payment matches the standard Dubai off-plan entry requirement. The 48% during construction is the largest tranche, paid in installments across the build period. The 32% at handover is due in full in October 2026. There is no post-handover payment schedule, so the full balance clears at completion.