Tilal Al Ghaf

Tilal Al Ghaf’s 11 sub-communities span the full luxury spectrum: Elan (3-4 bed townhouses, avg AED 4.03M), Aura Gardens (villas and townhouses, avg AED 5.28M), Amara (twin villas, avg AED 8.41M), Harmony I-III (4-6 bed independent villas, AED 8M-19.5M avg AED 10.7M for H3), Plagette 32 (premium villas, avg AED 10.9M), Alaya Gardens (grand villas, avg AED 15.1M), Alaya Beach (beachfront premium villas), Elysian Mansions (5-7 bed luxury estates, avg AED 33.5M), Serenity Mansions (6-bedroom ultra-luxury, avg AED 35.1M), and Lanai Island (exclusive waterfront mansions, avg AED 77M). Full community completion is projected for 2027.

Harmony – the community’s most active and established sub-community – averaged AED 1,450/sqft in Q2 2025, with premium corner villas in Harmony 3 reaching AED 1,600/sqft. The blended community average across all sub-communities is approximately AED 1,400-1,600/sqft for villas, and townhouse (Elan) prices translate to approximately AED 1,100-1,200/sqft. Ultra-luxury mansions in Elysian, Serenity, and Lanai Island are priced per villa (AED 33M-90M+) rather than on a per-sqft basis due to bespoke specifications.

Lagoon Al Ghaf is a 110,000 sqm crystal-clear man-made lagoon with 400m of open white-sand beachfront at the centre of the masterplan – the largest lagoon of any non-coastal Dubai community. It provides year-round swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and beach leisure without leaving the community. Lagoon-adjacent and beachfront-facing villas command 10-20% price and rent premiums over equivalent non-lagoon units, and the lagoon’s presence is a permanent, non-replicable lifestyle asset that creates structural scarcity for the 40 Lanai Island mansion plots directly overlooking the water.

Both are Hessa Street lagoon villa communities, but they differ materially. Tilal Al Ghaf offers Majid Al Futtaim’s institutional delivery quality (developer of Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai), a single unified 110,000 sqm lagoon, and a wider sub-community range from AED 4M to AED 90M+. DAMAC Lagoons offers 10 themed Mediterranean clusters, a 10.46% villa ROI (Dubai’s highest), AED 1,076/sqft average (35% cheaper), and greater themed variety. Tilal Al Ghaf suits quality-first and lifestyle investors who want Majid Al Futtaim’s track record; DAMAC Lagoons suits yield-maximisers and off-plan appreciation hunters who accept a larger, less curated masterplan.

Yes. Tilal Al Ghaf is a fully designated freehold community allowing all nationalities to purchase with full ownership rights. Properties are registered with the Dubai Land Department. All sub-community price points from Elan (AED 4M+) upward automatically qualify buyers for the UAE Golden Visa (minimum AED 2M).

For yield-focused investors: Elan (3-4 bed townhouses, AED 4M, 7.1% gross yield, highest rental demand relative to price, most liquid resale). For appreciation: Harmony 3 (AED 1,600/sqft premium units, strong resale velocity, near-complete delivery). For lagoon lifestyle premium: Alaya Gardens and Alaya Beach (lagoon-adjacent grand villas, AED 15M+, 10-20% rental premium). For ultra-trophy asset: Lanai Island (AED 77M average, exclusive 40-villa island masterplan, permanent scarcity). Harmony I-III is the community’s deepest market for both resale and rental transactions.

Tilal Al Ghaf’s masterplan includes schools and educational facilities within the community, with delivery phased alongside residential completions through 2026-2027. Current residents use nearby schools: GEMS First Point School (British curriculum, 10 min drive), Fairgreen International School (sustainability-focused, 15 min), and South View School (15 min). The planned in-community school will be a significant catalyst for property values once operational, directly reducing the only material lifestyle gap vs Arabian Ranches (JESS) and Dubai Hills Estate.

Current off-plan phases offer 60/40 (60% during construction, 40% at handover) and 80/20 payment plans depending on the sub-community. Serenity Mansions offers a 60/40 payment plan. Some phases offer post-handover payment options for select units. Majid Al Futtaim’s financial stability means payment plan terms are reliably honoured and construction timelines are among the most respected in Dubai – a key advantage over smaller developers at comparable price points.

Tilal Al Ghaf’s long-term investment outlook is anchored by five structural strengths: Majid Al Futtaim’s unmatched institutional delivery quality and brand credibility in the UAE; the 110,000 sqm lagoon as a permanent, non-replicable lifestyle asset; 38% villa appreciation already recorded 2022-2025 with further upside as the community reaches full delivery by 2027; in-community school delivery forecast to catalyse a significant rental and capital value premium; and proximity to Mall of the Emirates (10 min) giving the community a mature retail and lifestyle anchor today – not in future phases. Analysts forecast 7-10% annual capital appreciation through 2028, with lagoon-facing villa prices converging toward AED 2,000/sqft as the community matures.