Cappella Embassy Review: Refurbished Jalan Ampang Towers

Quick answer: who is Cappella Embassy for?

Cappella Embassy suits a family that wants a big home close to the city centre without waiting years for a new tower to be built. It is not a new launch in the usual sense: the five towers were completed in 2022 as D'Rapport Residences, and TS Law Developments is now refurbishing them and relaunching the homes under the Cappella Embassy name. There are 1,099 homes on 9.12 acres, from 1,109 sq ft two-bedders to a 10,635 sq ft triplex penthouse, and the maintenance fee is RM 0.40 psf including sinking fund. The price is on request. For the latest price list and available units, WhatsApp +60 17-279 8932.

My view

In one line: A finished, large-format address on Jalan Ampang that is being refurbished and relaunched, with family-sized homes and a low fee for its size, but no published price.

Living there: The towers sit on Jalan Nipah, a short side road off Jalan Ampang. Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur is about 270 m away in a straight line, Great Eastern Mall about 620 m and Jelatek LRT about 770 m. Several embassies sit along the same stretch of road, but most daily trips will still be by car.

Who it suits, who it doesn't: It suits households of four to six people, three generations under one roof, and anyone who wants a hospital very close by. The 3+1-bedroom types from 1,625 to 2,260 sq ft are the core of the project. It does not suit someone after a small, cheap first home: the smallest unit is 1,109 sq ft. It is also not for buyers who want everything brand new, because the structure dates from 2022 and what you are buying is a refurbished home in a completed building.

How long to hold: I would treat this as a long-term family home. Because the building is already up, you are not waiting on construction, but you should still ask when your own unit's refurbishment will be finished, since the target for the works is the fourth quarter of 2026.

Check for yourself at the viewing: Ask for the price list of the units now on sale. Ask what the refurbishment covers in your unit and in the common areas, and when it will be handed over. Work out your monthly fee (RM 0.40 × your size). Confirm the number of car parks for your exact unit in writing.

• Suits: families who need three or more bedrooms near the city; buyers who want a hospital and international schools close by; buyers who prefer a completed structure to a building site.
• Think twice if: you need to compare prices today, want a compact unit, or need a train station at your door.

Project facts (checked, updated October 2026)

What is near Cappella Embassy?

All distances below are straight-line.

A private hospital within about 270 m is the standout here, and useful for anyone living with older parents. The nearest stations are on the Kelana Jaya LRT line, which runs into KLCC and the city centre. The developer also lists Sayfol International School, the International School of Kuala Lumpur, Mutiara International Grammar School, Prince Court Medical Centre, Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, The LINC KL, Intermark Mall and Suria KLCC around the project, and several embassies along the same road, with Jalan Ampang, Jalan Tun Razak, AKLEH, MRR2, DUKE, SUKE and the SPE for driving.

Which Cappella Embassy layout suits you?

There are also special types from 1,528 to 3,046 sq ft (Types 2-2, 2-2C, 2-3, 2-4, 2U-1 to 2U-4), with 2 to 5+1 bedrooms. Ask which of these are in the current release.

What to pick. For most families, I would start with Type C at 1,625 sq ft: it already has 3+1 bedrooms and 4+1 bathrooms, so every bedroom can have its own bathroom, and the fee is about RM 650 a month. Move up to Type A1 or A2 at 2,260 sq ft only if you need the extra living space for three generations; the room count is the same. For a couple, the three D types are within about 40 sq ft of each other, so choose by floor and view rather than size.

Can foreigners buy here?

Yes, but under Selangor's rules, not Kuala Lumpur's. The land sits in Ampang Jaya, Selangor (only the postal address uses 55000 Kuala Lumpur), and Selangor places this area in Zone 1: a foreign buyer needs a price of at least RM2,000,000 per unit, strata property only, with approval from the State Authority before the purchase. Prices have not been published yet, so whether a given unit clears RM2,000,000 depends on the price list; the larger layouts are the likelier candidates. Stamp duty for foreign buyers is 8% under current rules.

Against nearby projects

These four are the closest projects in my list, all about 2.7 to 2.9 km away in a straight line, on the KLCC side. Cappella Embassy is a different kind of buy: its smallest unit is larger than the smallest at any of them, and its fee rate is the lowest of the five. The trade-off is that it is leasehold and not in the KLCC core. A fair price comparison is only possible once you have the current price list.

Facilities

The developer lists more than 50 facilities over about 280,000 sq ft, including about 70,000 sq ft indoors:

• Level 3 outdoor deck: swimming pool and pool deck, kids' pool with aqua play, children's playground, toddler cycling track, BBQ areas, basketball and tennis courts, a central park, an observatory pavilion, tai chi walk, hydrotherapy and spa, and a library with a café.
• Block D, Levels 2 and 2U: badminton and squash courts, a multipurpose hall, kids' room, gym, yoga room, sauna, mini golf and golf simulators.
• Block E, Level 2U: a work and play hub with co-working seats, a meeting room, karaoke, gaming and activity rooms.
• Block E, Level 38A rooftop: sky bar, sky garden, sky wellness deck, a covered party deck, an observatory deck and a pool.

Units are partly furnished: digital lockset, air-conditioners, kitchen cabinets with hood and hob, microwave, refrigerator, washer-dryer, wardrobes and water heaters, with a jacuzzi in selected types.

Pros and cons (my view)

How to view Cappella Embassy

WhatsApp Shyan Yee (REN 46305, IQI Realty) at +60 17-279 8932 for the price list, floor plans and a viewing. Full specifications are on the Cappella Embassy project page.