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Tilal Al Ghaf is Majid Al Futtaim master community in Dubai centred on Lagoon Al Ghaf — a 70,000 sqm swimmable lagoon. Villas and townhouses from AED 2.5M. Gross yields of 5–6% on townhouses. The strongest lagoon lifestyle community in Dubai with Crystal Lagoon infrastructure delivered, not promised. Currently under phased delivery.
What Tilal Al Ghaf Is
Tilal Al Ghaf is a master community developed by Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) — the retail, leisure, and real estate group behind Mall of the Emirates and City Centre malls — located on Hessa Street in Dubailand, approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai. The centrepiece is Lagoon Al Ghaf: a 70,000 sqm swimmable Crystal Lagoon with 11km of beachfront — the largest swimmable lagoon in a Dubai residential community.
Sub-communities include Harmony (4–5BR villas), Elora (townhouses), Elan (townhouses, more affordable entry), Plagette 32 (beach villas), and Serenity Mansions (ultra-luxury). The community is under phased delivery with early phases handed over and residents living in the community as of 2025.
Price and Yield Data — 2026
| Property Type | Avg Sale Price | Annual Rent | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3BR Townhouse | AED 2,500,000 | AED 140,000 | 5.6% |
| 4BR Villa | AED 5,500,000 | AED 280,000 | 5.1% |
| 5BR Villa | AED 9,000,000 | AED 420,000 | 4.7% |
| Beach Villa | AED 15,000,000+ | AED 650,000+ | 4.3% |
The Lagoon Advantage
Crystal Lagoon technology delivers swimmable turquoise water maintained at beach quality year-round. This is not a pool — it is a genuine beach lifestyle within a residential community. District One MBR City has a larger lagoon (7km) but Tilal Al Ghaf's is newer and the beach infrastructure is more developed for daily resident use.
MAF Developer Profile
Majid Al Futtaim is a private but institutionally-run conglomerate with a strong delivery track record. Unlike speculative developers, MAF self-finances rather than relying on off-plan sales to fund construction — reducing delivery risk significantly. Community infrastructure is typically delivered ahead of or alongside homes.
DRE Verdict
Tilal Al Ghaf is the strongest lagoon lifestyle community in Dubai. The MAF developer profile reduces delivery risk. Entry is higher than Arabian Ranches for comparable villa sizes but the lagoon infrastructure is a genuine differentiator. Suitable for family buyers seeking a community with delivered lifestyle amenities rather than promised ones.
Data: DLD, District Real Estate transaction records, Q1-Q2 2026.
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