The Cape (Al Barari) — SKID Score 7.3/10

Key information

Delivery date: Dec 2028
Location: Unknown, Al Barari, The Cape
Payment plan: 20/30/50
Property types: Apartment
Government fee: 4%
Ownership type: Freehold
Starting price / sq.ft: AED 3,011 / sq.ft
Unit sizes: From 1,230 sq.ft
SKID score: 7.3 / 10 (Worth comparing)

Payment plan

20%

Down payment

AED 741K

At sales launch

30%

During construction

AED 1.11M

Construction milestones

50%

On handover

AED 1.85M

Dec 2028

Published milestone schedule · Payment Plan

20% + 4% DLD20% · AED 741K

5%5% · AED 185K

10%10% · AED 370K

15%15% · AED 556K

50%50% · AED 1.85M

Project timeline

Project announcement
Al Barari official release
Booking & registration
Open for unit reservation
Construction phase
Active development
Expected completion
Dec 2028

About the project

Worth comparing.

The evidenced factors are mixed.

The Cape is a residential complex by developer Al Barari, located in the eponymous Al Barari district of Dubai. The project comprises three buildings, each consisting of a ground level and eight residential floors, forming a contemporary architectural ensemble created in harmony with the area's natural landscape. The soft lines of the facades, organic forms, and panoramic glazing reflect the natural rhythm of the complex. The complex features apartments with one, two, three, and four bedrooms. The layouts are designed with an emphasis on spaciousness and natural light, while enlarged terraces create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. The interiors are finished in natural tones with textured materials, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort. Residents have access to a resort-style pool, family pool, landscaped courtyards, wellness treatment rooms, a modern fitness center, a coworking lounge, a multi-functional rooftop lounge, and a kids' club. Thanks to its advantageous location, the complex provides convenient access to key destinations: Downtown Dubai — 20 minutes, Dubai International Airport — 20 minutes, Dubai Hills Mall — 15 minutes, Burj Khalifa and DIFC — 20 minutes, Global Village — 10 minutes, schools and nurseries — 5–10 minutes.

Asking price is 55.0% above nearby closed sales (+AED 1,068/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 3,011/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Al Barari sold for a median of AED 1,943/sq.ft. (~AED 1,313,568 higher for the same area).

Amenities

Adults’ Pool
BBQ
Children’s Pool
Covered Gym
Covered Kids’ Play Area
Coworking Zone
Dining outlets (coffee houses & restaurants)
Kids’ Club
Kids’ Play Area
Lift
Lobby
Outdoor Multipurpose Space
Paddle court
Pool Deck
Pool Lounge
Private Lounge
Retail Outlets
SPA
Security & CCTV
Shared Gym
Shared Gym & Fitness Centre
Shared Pool
Sitting Area
Social Zone
Terrace Garden
Walking Paths
Zen Garden

Units

from developer

1 BR

Floor plan not published by source

1,230 sq.ft · AED 3,011 / sq.ft

From AED 3.7M

2 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

3 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Floor plans & layouts

Floor plans not yet published by developer

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Price comparison & DLD history

8-Factor Evidence Breakdown

5/8 factors backed by verified evidence (58% weight coverage) · skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

7.3/ 10

Historical DLD Transaction Context

Asking price is 55.0% higher than nearby completed homes (+AED 1,068/sq.ft.)

55.0% above comparable sales

The developer asks AED 3,703,458 (~AED 3,011/sq.ft. for a published 1,230 sq.ft. starting unit), while comparable residential homes in Al Barari sold for a median of AED 1,943/sq.ft. (AED 2,389,890 for the same size).

1. Published Asking Price

AED 3,011 / sq.ft.

AED 3,703,458 starting price · 1,230 sq.ft.

2. Historical Nearby Closed Sales

AED 1,943 / sq.ft.

~AED 2,389,890 for the same size

3. Spread vs Historical Median

+AED 1,068 / sq.ft. (+55.0%)

+AED 1,313,568 vs historical median

Show bar comparison & transaction context

Published Launch AskAED 3,011 / sq.ft.

Historical Nearby Closed Sales MedianAED 1,943 / sq.ft.

Historical transaction context: The asking rate is 55.0% (~AED 1,313,568 on a 1,230 sq.ft. unit) above recent nearby completed homes in Al Barari. Paying above recent nearby transactions increases your upfront entry basis—local secondary prices would need to sit at least 55.0% higher—plus ~4%–6% in registration and resale costs—at handover just to match today's baseline.

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Down payment20%

AED 741K

At booking

During construction30%

AED 1.11M

Construction milestones

On handover50%

AED 1.85M

Handover Dec 2028

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Key takeaways before you buy

Plain-language summary of pricing, payment terms, and delivery outlook

Bottom Line

Asking price is 55.0% above nearby closed sales (+AED 1,068/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 3,011/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Al Barari sold for a median of AED 1,943/sq.ft. (~AED 1,313,568 higher for the same area). (Verified Fact · Verified DLD Sales)

Pricing vs. Closed Sales

+55.0% (+AED 1,068/sq.ft.)

Asking price is 55.0% above nearby closed sales (+AED 1,068/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 3,011/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Al Barari sold for a median of AED 1,943/sq.ft. (~AED 1,313,568 higher for the same area).

Why this matters: The asking rate is 55.0% (~AED 1,313,568 on a 1,230 sq.ft. unit) above recent nearby completed homes in Al Barari. Paying above recent nearby transactions increases your upfront entry basis—local secondary prices would need to sit at least 55.0% higher—plus ~4%–6% in registration and resale costs—at handover just to match today's baseline.

Developer Track Record (Incomplete Data)

History Incomplete

Incomplete historical delivery data for Al Barari in catalog

Al Barari is named on the launch, but SKID currently has 0 verified past-handover completion records in its catalog to evaluate historical on-time delivery performance.

Why this matters: An incomplete catalog record does not necessarily mean a developer has no prior projects elsewhere, but it introduces uncertainty—rely on verified DLD construction escrow milestones and independent due diligence.

Handover Horizon (Potential Risk)

~2.7 Yrs (2028-12)

Estimated ~2.7-year horizon until 2028-12 target handover (~32 months)

Target completion is scheduled for 2028-12. SKID does not assume or predict developer delays, but a ~2.7-year construction window carries potential schedule and market-cycle exposure.

Why this matters: Capital committed during construction remains illiquid until handover, and multi-year timelines carry potential exposure to contractor pacing, phased delivery, and market shifts.

SKID intelligence

How does this project compare across all 8 factors?

Evidence Coverage: 5/8 factors (57.6%)
Methodology: skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

How SKID scores & compares projects

Last evaluated: 2026-11-02

Strong

• No other live launch in this community on the catalog
• Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window

Watch

• Located in Al Barari
• 50% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion
• Service charge published at 17

Risk

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See all 8 scoring factorsWhy SKID gave it 7.3

Why SKID gave it 7.3

Location

Weight: 42.1%

6.0/ 10

Located in Al Barari

Entry price

Weight: 18.2%

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

No verified same-emirate transaction registry benchmark available for this emirate

Developer

Weight: 18.2%

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

Supply / competition

Weight: 21.1%

9.0/ 10

No other live launch in this community on the catalog

Payment plan

Weight: 21.1%

7.8/ 10

50% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion

Delivery risk

Weight: 10.5%

8.6/ 10

Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window

Exit liquidity

Weight: 6.1%

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

Service charges

Weight: 5.3%

7.1/ 10

Service charge published at 17

Factor	Weight	Score
Location Located in Al Barari	42.1%	6.0/ 10
Entry price No verified same-emirate transaction registry benchmark available for this emirate	18.2%	Insufficient evidence (N/A)
Developer Insufficient evidence (N/A)	18.2%	Insufficient evidence (N/A)
Supply / competition No other live launch in this community on the catalog	21.1%	9.0/ 10
Payment plan 50% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion	21.1%	7.8/ 10
Delivery risk Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window	10.5%	8.6/ 10
Exit liquidity Insufficient evidence (N/A)	6.1%	Insufficient evidence (N/A)
Service charges Service charge published at 17	5.3%	7.1/ 10

Recent sales nearby

Date	Type	Price	Sq ft	AED / sq ft
2026-07-07	Ready · Apartment	AED 4.05M	2,915	1,390
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 5.37M	1,822	2,946
2026-06-18	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.45M	520	2,786
2026-06-15	Ready · Apartment	AED 6.3M	3,132	2,011
2026-06-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 6.65M	2,183	3,046
2026-06-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 6.35M	2,149	2,954
2026-06-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 5.84M	2,057	2,842
2026-06-01	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 8.07M	2,778	2,906
2026-05-19	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 3.52M	1,208	2,913
2026-05-19	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 4.63M	1,530	3,023
2026-05-19	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 6.54M	1,973	3,313
2026-05-18	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 3.39M	1,151	2,944
2026-05-15	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 3.48M	1,212	2,870
2026-05-12	Ready · Apartment	AED 4.95M	3,437	1,440
2026-04-30	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 4.88M	1,760	2,772
2026-04-28	Ready · Apartment	AED 4M	2,676	1,495
2026-04-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 3.4M	1,155	2,943
2026-04-17	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 3.6M	1,218	2,951
2026-04-14	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 4.01M	1,366	2,935
2026-04-14	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 8.45M	3,083	2,741
2026-04-13	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 5.37M	1,831	2,933
2026-04-09	Ready · Apartment	AED 8.2M	4,220	1,943
2026-04-06	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.95M	1,243	2,373
2026-03-31	Ready · Apartment	AED 2M	1,124	1,779

Closed sales in this community. These are not this tower's own contracts unless the record says so.

Location

Unknown, Al Barari, The Cape

Interactive map ready (1 verified location)

· Al Barari, Unknown

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Living in Al Barari

Historical DLD Median

AED 1,943 / sq.ft

Historical DLD Sample

8 closed sales

Ownership

Freehold

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cape a good off-plan investment in Al Barari?

The Cape in Al Barari (Unknown) scores 7.3/10 (compare) on the independent SKID 8-factor off-plan model across 58% evidenced factor weight. Worth comparing. The evidenced factors are mixed. Strongest evidenced factor: supply. Weakest: location. Historical DLD Closed Transactions: matched closed sales in Al Barari record a median of AED 1,943/sqft across 8 verified transactions. Reviewed by SKID Investment Research Engine (as of 2026-11-02).

Who is building The Cape?

Al Barari is the developer named on this launch.

When is handover for The Cape?

The published handover is Dec 2028.

What is the starting price of The Cape?

The published starting price is AED 3.7M.

What does the SKID screen mean for The Cape?

The SKID screen for this launch in Al Barari is 80 out of 100. It ranks the published payment plan, handover date, starting price, and whether a developer is named. It is not a buy signal. Run the simulation before you reserve.