Projects in Tilal Al Ghaf

Tilal Al Ghaf: A Master-Planned Community Redefining Mid-to-Luxury Living in Dubai

Tilal Al Ghaf is a large-scale master-planned development in Dubai, built entirely by Majid Al Futtaim. The community sits between Al Barsha and Sports City, and it has a clear identity: a lagoon-centred, family-oriented district where most of the product is villa-grade. With 9 projects currently listed across sub-communities including Alaya, Amara, Aura, Harmony, Serenity Mansions, and Elysian Mansions, among others, the range on offer runs from mid-market to high-end residential at scale.

Where AED 7.8 Million Sits as the Midpoint

The price range here is wide. Entry starts at AED 1,196,050 and climbs to AED 66,150,000, with a median of AED 7,814,801. That median tells the real story: this is not a budget market. The bulk of the inventory leans toward large-format residential, and the gap between the floor and the ceiling reflects distinct tiers within the community. The lower end likely corresponds to the apartment and townhouse component, while the upper range is firmly in the mansion segment.

Property type breakdown gives context:

Villas make up the clear majority at 7 of 9 projects, which signals that Tilal Al Ghaf is structured primarily around families who want space, privacy, and a quality neighbourhood rather than high-rise urban living.

One Developer, a Long Delivery Window, and Flexible Entry

The entire supply here comes from Majid Al Futtaim, one of the UAE's larger conglomerates. A single-developer community means design consistency and a coordinated approach to infrastructure and shared amenities across phases. For resale buyers, it also means no patchwork of build quality across the district. The trade-off is that there is no competitive pricing pressure from rival developers within the community.

Handover dates span from as early as November 2023 through to December 2027. Some projects in that earlier window may already be complete or partially handed over, so buyers interested in those phases should verify current status directly. For off-plan buyers entering now, the far end of the delivery horizon is end of 2027, which is a reasonable timeline for a community still delivering later phases.

5 of 9 projects offer post-handover payment plans, which means buyers can continue paying a portion of the purchase price after receiving the keys. For investors, this eases the cash flow burden during the period when rental income is also coming in. The minimum down payment is 5%, a low entry threshold relative to standard Dubai off-plan practice, which makes the initial commitment accessible even given the high median price.

The amenities pattern across Tilal Al Ghaf reads clearly as family infrastructure: shared pools, children's play areas, a children's pool, barbecue areas, and a gymnasium feature prominently. Restaurants and security complete the picture of a self-contained community where daily needs are within the development itself. This is a neighbourhood built for people who intend to live in it, not just hold it.