Radiant Terrace by Radiant Real Estate in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Radiant Terrace by Radiant Real Estate: Key Facts

Radiant Terrace is a residential tower of 618 homes by Radiant Real Estate on plot RS3 in Shams Realm, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, directly beside the developer's Radiant Elite Tower. The launch factsheet prices studios from AED 700,000 and 4-bedroom duplexes from AED 4.5 million, with a 5% down payment and plans that range from 50/50 to 20/80 depending on the unit type. Property Finder and Inside Realty list completion for Q3 2029.

Where Is Radiant Terrace Located?

The tower stands in Shams Realm, one of the established districts of Al Reem Island, a short bridge crossing from Al Maryah Island, home of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and from downtown Abu Dhabi. The developer quotes 3 minutes to Reem Central Park and Shams Beach and 5 minutes to the island's main schools, malls and hospitals. To check those claims, we measured straight-line distances from the map pin on this page on OpenStreetMap:

Our analysis: the measurements support the developer's short drive times for everything on Al Reem and Al Maryah islands. ADGM and Cleveland Clinic, two of the area's largest employers, are both under 3 km away, which matters for rental demand from professionals. However, straight-line figures understate trips that need several bridge crossings, such as Saadiyat, so treat the drive times as the practical guide.

Unit Types, Sizes and Launch Prices

The 618 homes run from compact studios to podium apartments with private pools. The table below uses the unit counts, sizes and starting prices from the developer's launch factsheet and floor plans; the price per square foot is our own calculation.

Our analysis: dividing each starting price by the smallest size gives a ceiling rather than an exact rate, because the lowest price may not belong to the smallest unit. On that basis, the 1- and 2-bedroom homes price at roughly AED 1,480–1,540 per sq ft, while studios carry the highest rate, as small units usually do. The podium pool apartments look cheapest per square foot, but if their quoted areas include outdoor terrace and pool space, as podium homes often do, the internal rate is higher. Ask for the internal and outdoor split before comparing. Note also that the factsheet text gives 3,659 sq ft as the lower size of the pool apartments while the floor plans start at 3,609 sq ft, and some later listings quote higher starting prices than the launch factsheet, so confirm the figures for your unit before you book.

What Are the Payment Plans at Radiant Terrace?

Instead of one plan for the whole tower, the developer set a plan for each unit type. Every plan starts with a 5% down payment, continues with 5% instalments during construction, and leaves the balance to be paid on completion.

Discounts for paying more upfront: according to the developer factsheet, a 25% down payment earns a 2% discount, 50% down earns 5%, and full payment earns 12%. Property Finder and Inside Realty show a single 10/40/50 plan for the project instead, so confirm which plan applies to your unit when you reserve.

Worked example (our analysis): on a studio at the AED 700,000 launch price, the 50/50 plan means AED 35,000 down, nine instalments of AED 35,000 (AED 315,000 in total) during construction and AED 350,000 on completion. Paying in full with the 12% discount would bring the price down to AED 616,000, a saving of AED 84,000. A 2% registration fee applies when the sale is registered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), which adds AED 14,000 on the same studio at the launch price.

The schedule also says something about timing: the last studio instalment falls in August 2029, which lines up with the Q3 2029 completion that the portals list.

When Is the Handover at Radiant Terrace?

The developer's launch factsheet does not give a handover date, so we list Q3 2029 based on two portals. Property Finder shows construction starting in September 2026 and completion in September 2029, and Inside Realty gives Q3 2029. The completion payment, between 50% and 80% of the price depending on the unit, will therefore fall due around late 2029, so buyers who plan to use a mortgage for it should arrange pre-approval well ahead. Off-plan completion dates can move, so check the anticipated completion date written in your sales and purchase agreement (SPA).

Amenities, Terraces and Finishes

The tower takes its name from the stepped private terraces on selected lower-floor homes. The developer's launch brochure frames the concept this way:

“A tower where indoor comfort and open-air living are designed as one.” — Radiant Real Estate, Radiant Terrace launch brochure

Announced amenities include:

• A swimming pool, a sauna and a jacuzzi.
• A gym and a multipurpose sports court.
• An outdoor cinema and a yoga and Zumba area.
• A residents' culinary kitchen and a kids' play area.
• Around 800 parking spaces, with 10 retail shops and a clinic on the podium.

According to the factsheet, every home is handed over with a built-in fridge, an integrated washer, an oven and a cooking range, along with fitted wardrobes and floor-to-ceiling glazing, and all 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes include a maid's room. Our analysis: included appliances save a landlord a fit-out cost before the first tenancy. Service charges in Abu Dhabi are quoted per square foot per year, so at AED 14 per sq ft a 352 sq ft studio would pay about AED 4,900 a year and an 877 sq ft 1-bedroom about AED 12,300.

Is Radiant Terrace Freehold?

Al Reem Island is one of the investment zones where foreign nationals can buy freehold property in Abu Dhabi, according to the list published after the 2019 amendment to the emirate's property law, as reported by The National. Homes in the tower should therefore be open to buyers of any nationality. As with any off-plan purchase, confirm the ownership type for your unit on DARI, the Abu Dhabi property platform, before paying a deposit.

About the Developer: Radiant Real Estate

Radiant Real Estate focuses on Al Reem Island. Its portfolio includes Radiant Square, Radiant Marina Tower, Radiant Garden Towers, Radiant Elite Tower, Radiant Atrium, Radiant Bridges Towers and Radiant Waves. You can compare these projects on our Radiant Real Estate developer page and see other launches on the island on our Al Reem Island area page.

Who Is Radiant Terrace Best Suited To?

• Good fit: first-time buyers and investors who want a studio entry point on Al Reem Island, with half the price spread over the build on the 50/50 plan.
• Good fit: cash buyers, since the 12% full-payment discount is worth AED 84,000 on a studio at the launch price.
• Good fit: families who want a large home with a private pool close to Al Maryah Island, schools and hospitals.
• Drawback: the larger homes are back-loaded; on the 20/80 plan, 80% is due on completion, so buyers need the funds or a mortgage ready in 2029.
• Drawback: the handover date comes from portals rather than the developer factsheet, and prices for the duplex crown floors are only available on request.
• Drawback: studios carry the highest price per square foot in the tower.

For the brochure, floor plans and current availability, use the Download Brochure button on this page or contact the Future Key Properties team.

Methodology

We built this guide from the developer's launch factsheet and floor plans (unit counts, sizes, prices, payment plans, discounts, service charge and project number), plus listing data from Property Finder and Inside Realty for the construction timeline. Where sources disagree, we say so: the portals show a 10/40/50 plan while the factsheet gives a plan for each unit type, and the factsheet and floor plans give slightly different lower sizes for the pool apartments. Price per square foot is our calculation (starting price divided by the smallest listed size). Distances are straight-line measurements from the map pin on this page on OpenStreetMap; drive times are the developer's figures or our estimates, and they change with traffic. Prices, availability and payment terms can change, so confirm the current figures with our team before you buy.

Sources

Radiant Real Estate launch factsheet, floor plans and brochure for Radiant Terrace; listing data from Property Finder and Inside Realty; Abu Dhabi freehold investment zones from The National (April 2019); distances measured on OpenStreetMap.

Brand Disclaimer: Radiant Real Estate is the developer of Radiant Terrace. All statistics and images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the final delivered product. Prices, payment plans, and availability are subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions apply.