Elan by Majid Al Futtaim: Family Townhouses in Tilal Al Ghaf
Elan is a townhouse project from Majid Al Futtaim, set within the Tilal Al Ghaf community. This is a focused product, one property type in two sizes. It suits buyers who want a family house with its own garden in a planned neighbourhood, rather than an apartment in a tower.
Living in Tilal Al Ghaf
Elan sits in Tilal Al Ghaf, a master community on the southern side of Dubai. The full address reads Dubai, Tilal Al Ghaf, Elan. This is a car-led location. You drive to most places, and a household here usually runs two cars. The trade is space and quiet in exchange for distance from the older central districts. Drives to Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina typically run around 25 to 30 minutes in normal traffic. Two of the listed amenities, View of Water and View of Landmark, point to homes positioned around the community's central features rather than facing a road. For a family buyer, the appeal is simple: a planned neighbourhood with its own pools, play areas, and dining, built around outdoor life.
What AED 1.2M to 1.35M Buys
Prices run from AED 1,196,050 to AED 1,347,000. That is a tight band of about 13 percent, so the decision here is not between a basic unit and a premium one. The gap tracks size. The lower figure is a 3 bedroom townhouse of roughly 2,152 sq ft. The higher figure is a 4 bedroom townhouse of about 2,354 sq ft. Both share the same Type A layout. A buyer is really choosing a bedroom count, not a tier of finish. The 3 bed fits a smaller family or an investor who wants the lower entry number. The 4 bed suits a household that needs the extra room and will pay roughly 150,000 dirhams more for it.
One Product, Two Sizes
The only property type is the townhouse, offered as a 3 bed and a 4 bed. That keeps the buyer profile clear. Elan targets families who want a house with a private garden and direct ground access. The maids room and study in the amenity list point to a daily live-in home, not a lock-up-and-leave second property.
The Amenity Picture
| Theme | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Recreation and wellness | Gymnasium, Shared Gym, Shared Pool, Shared Spa, Children's Pool, Barbecue Area |
| Family and outdoor | Private Garden, Balcony, Children's Play Area, Pets Allowed, View of Water, View of Landmark |
| In-home comfort | Built in Wardrobes, Walk-in Closet, Maids Room, Study, Kitchen Appliances, Central A/C |
| Service and security | Security, Concierge, Valet Parking, Covered Parking, Restaurants |
Twenty-three amenities is a full set for a townhouse community. The mix leans family and outdoor: a children's pool, a play area, gardens, and pets allowed. A study and a maids room in the same product say the target resident is a working family that uses the home daily. Valet parking and concierge stand out for a townhouse cluster and point to a serviced community rather than a bare row of houses.
Where the Timeline Stands
Construction started in July 2020. The project's expected completion date is November 2023. That date has passed by a wide margin. In practical terms this is no longer an early off-plan play. A buyer today is most likely looking at a built or near-built community, which changes the calculation. You can walk a real house and a real street instead of reading a rendering.
Getting In for 5%
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 5% |
| During construction | 45% |
| Handover | 10% |
| Post handover | 40% |
The entry point is low. A 5% down payment asks little upfront to secure a unit. The structure then back-loads heavily. A full 40% falls after handover, which spreads the cost well past the move-in point and eases the cash demand in the early years. The weight of the money sits in the construction and post-handover stages, not at signing.