Tilal Al Ghaf Area Guide - Prices, Yields and DRE Investment Score
Tilal Al Ghaf is the flagship community of Majid Al Futtaim in Al Barsha South, a roughly 3 million square metre master plan of around 6,500 freehold homes built around the swimmable Lagoon Al Ghaf with white-sand beaches. It spans townhouses, villas, mansions and apartments, with 18km of trails, parks, an amphitheatre and Royal Grammar School Guildford on-community. Adjacent to Dubai Sports City and Motor City, it is around 25 minutes from Downtown, and completion is phased toward 2027.
Why Investors Choose Tilal Al Ghaf
A premium villa community with developer pedigree and lagoon scarcity; villa yields are modest but capital appreciation has been strong, and the prime mansion segment (AED 27M and above) anchors the top of the market. Best for end-users and longer-hold investors.
Tilal Al Ghaf for Families
Among the best family communities in Dubai — a swimmable lagoon beach, RGS Guildford on-community, parks, trails and a genuine resort feel in a gated, low-traffic setting.
Tilal Al Ghaf Property Highlights
Built around the swimmable Lagoon Al Ghaf
Around 6,500 freehold homes by Majid Al Futtaim
Royal Grammar School Guildford on-community
Townhouses, villas and ultra-luxury mansions
18km of trails, parks and an amphitheatre
Adjacent to Dubai Sports City and Motor City
Tilal Al Ghaf Market Statistics
Rental yield range: 5–6.5%
Prices from: AED 3M
Average price per sqft: AED 1,800–2,500
Rental demand: High
DRE Investment Scores for Tilal Al Ghaf
Overall score: 7.9/10
Investor score: 7.8/10
Yield rating: 6/10
Family score: 9/10
Liquidity: 7.5/10
Capital growth: 8/10
Lifestyle: 9/10
Frequently Asked Questions about Tilal Al Ghaf Property
Who develops Tilal Al Ghaf?
Majid Al Futtaim, the group behind Mall of the Emirates and the City Centre malls.
Is Tilal Al Ghaf freehold?
Yes — the entire community is freehold for all nationalities, DLD-registered.
What property types are available?
Townhouses, villas, mansions and some apartments around a swimmable lagoon; entry townhouses from roughly AED 3M.
Tilal Al Ghaf is Majid Al Futtaim Properties' flagship residential masterplan, a 3 million square metre community centred around a 70,000 square metre lagoon beach on Hessa Street approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Villas and townhouses have generated strong capital appreciation since initial launches, driven by the quality of the masterplan and uniqueness of the lagoon amenity. District Real Estate advises buyers on cluster selection and orientation relative to the lagoon.
District Real Estate provides expert property advisory for Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai. Call 800 373 or WhatsApp +971563888845.
Premium resort-style family community — swimmable lagoon, top school, strong appreciation
DRE Rated
Good
7.9
Best for families and lifestyle and the address. Less so if you are buying mainly for rental income.
The DRE Intelligence Score
Why 7.9
District rates every community across six dimensions, weighing transaction experience against on-the-ground knowledge. Here is how Tilal Al Ghaf reads.
Investor
Overall strength of the investment case.
7.8
Good
Rental Yield
Rental income relative to purchase price.
6.0
Moderate
Family
Schools, safety, space and amenities for families.
9.0
Exceptional
Liquidity
How easily you could sell when you choose to.
7.5
Good
Capital Growth
Outlook for price appreciation over time.
8.0
Strong
Lifestyle
The daily experience and prestige of the address.
9.0
Exceptional
DRE Intelligence Scores are proprietary ratings based on District Real Estate's market analysis, transaction experience and local expertise. They are indicative only and not investment advice. Speak to a DRE advisor before any decision.
Tilal Al Ghaf is the flagship community of Majid Al Futtaim in Al Barsha South, a roughly 3 million square metre master plan of around 6,500 freehold homes built around the swimmable Lagoon Al Ghaf with white-sand beaches. It spans townhouses, villas, mansions and apartments, with 18km of trails, parks, an amphitheatre and Royal Grammar School Guildford on-community. Adjacent to Dubai Sports City and Motor City, it is around 25 minutes from Downtown, and completion is phased toward 2027.
For investors
A premium villa community with developer pedigree and lagoon scarcity; villa yields are modest but capital appreciation has been strong, and the prime mansion segment (AED 27M and above) anchors the top of the market. Best for end-users and longer-hold investors.
For families
Among the best family communities in Dubai — a swimmable lagoon beach, RGS Guildford on-community, parks, trails and a genuine resort feel in a gated, low-traffic setting.
Built around the swimmable Lagoon Al Ghaf
Around 6,500 freehold homes by Majid Al Futtaim
Royal Grammar School Guildford on-community
Townhouses, villas and ultra-luxury mansions
18km of trails, parks and an amphitheatre
Adjacent to Dubai Sports City and Motor City
Where it is
Tilal Al Ghaf on the map
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Majid Al Futtaim lagoon destination positioned as Dubai answer to a beach community inland. Crystal lagoon with sandy beach creates unique lifestyle.
Investment Case
Lagoon beach lifestyle in a well-managed master plan. MAF brand consistency. Strong demand from families upgrading from older villa communities.
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