TILAL AL GHAF AREA GUIDE
TILAL AL GHAF / AREA GUIDE
ROOM TO GROW. SPACE TO UNWIND. 01 / OVERVIEW & POSITIONING
Tilal Al Ghaf is Majid Al Futtaim's master-planned community beside Dubai Sports City. Launched in April 2018, it combines townhouses, villas and mansions with parks, a school and neighbourhood retail. Its character is spacious and family focused, with a recreational lagoon at the heart of the masterplan.
Families
Young professionals
A school within the community, parks and family-sized homes make this a natural fit.
Space for working from home, especially for couples comfortable with a car commute.
Investors
Retirees & second homes
Family rental appeal, phase maturity and property upkeep vary across the community.
A quieter residential setting. Stairs, ground-floor rooms and garden upkeep vary by home.
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A CONNECTED
RESIDENTIAL SETTING 02 / LOCATION & CONNECTIVITY
DXB
Downtown
Dubai Marina
TILAL AL GHAF
DWC © OpenStreetMap contributors
NORTH UP / APPROXIMATE PIN
COMMUNITY CENTRE 25.0244° N, 55.2239° E
Hessa Street (D61) links to E311, Al Khail (E44) and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). No on-site metro or tram. F37 connects nearby Sports City to Mall of the Emirates; S'hail shows the onward journey. Drive times are indicative and longer at peak hours.
DESTINATION
DRIVE
DESTINATION
DRIVE
Mall of the Emirates
15-25 min
Dubai Marina
20-30 min
Downtown / Dubai Mall
25-35 min
DIFC
30-40 min
DXB airport
30-45 min
DWC airport
25-40 min
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FIND YOUR
SPACE TO CALL HOME 03 / PROPERTY TYPES & CLUSTERS
The main offer is freehold townhouses, twin villas, detached villas and mansions. Foreign buyers can purchase freehold homes, subject to the registered title. Three- and four-bedroom homes anchor the townhouse range; larger villas offer more bedrooms, garden space and flexible rooms. Apartments and penthouses are not the core offer.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
HOW TO COMPARE
Elan
3-4-bedroom duplex townhouses. End units, garden depth and pool proximity vary.
Aura / Aura Gardens
3-4-bedroom townhouses and 4-bedroom twin villas; selected villas have Sky Suite layouts.
Harmony
4-6-bedroom villas with Garden Suite options. Delivered suites and plot configurations vary.
Alaya / Alaya Beach
Larger villas with different facades, layouts and outlooks. Lagoon proximity varies by home.
Amara / Plagette 32
Amara offers twin villas; Plagette 32 pairs Club Villas and Water Bungalows with a beach-led setting.
Mansion collections
Elysian, Serenity, Lanai Islands and Bo Monde offer distinctive designs and more individual layouts.
Beyond the bedroom count: built-up area, plot area, stairs, parking, staff rooms, storage and garden privacy all differ. Optional suites and upgrades differ by phase and purchase specification.
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EVERYDAY
LIFE, SORTED 04 / SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE & ESSENTIALS
SCHOOLS & EARLY YEARS SCHOOL
CURRICULUM / AREA
KHDA*
ACCESS**
RGS Guildford Dubai
UK / Tilal Al Ghaf
Very good
Within TAG
Victory Heights Primary
UK / Sports City
Outstanding
10-15 min
Jebel Ali School
UK / DAMAC Hills
Very good
10-20 min
*Published overall KHDA inspection ratings for 2023-24. Year groups and places vary by school. **Indicative normal-traffic estimates; journeys vary by gate and school-run traffic.
Nurseries: Redwood Montessori lists a Tilal Al Ghaf branch; we can confirm its opening status and places. Dibber in Jumeirah Golf Estates is another option. No public branch-level KHDA rating was verified for either nursery.
HEALTHCARE Medcare Medical Centre at DISTRIKT provides outpatient care within the community, next to Carrefour Market. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Al Barsha South is an option for hospital services, roughly 15-25 minutes away. Specialties, appointment availability and insurance networks vary by provider.
SHOPPING & DAILY NEEDS Carrefour Market at DISTRIKT supports daily shopping, alongside community dining and services. City Centre Me'aisem, First Avenue Mall in Motor City and Mall of the Emirates offer a wider retail choice.
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SLOW MORNINGS.
ACTIVE AFTERNOONS. 05 / DINING, LEISURE & CULTURE
OUTDOORS, CLOSE TO HOME Parks, play spaces, neighbourhood pools and fitness facilities shape daily life. Walking and cycling routes connect parts of the masterplan. Lagoon Al Ghaf and its beaches are central to the design. Some amenities open in phases, and access rights vary by home.
COFFEE, LUNCH & CATCH-UPS Leen's at DISTRIKT offers casual dining from breakfast onwards, while riina is a local coffee and kitchen stop. For a change of scene, nearby Dubai Sports City has Big Easy Bar & Grill at The Els Club. Motor City adds more cafes and family dining choices.
WEEKENDS & DAYS OUT The Els Club brings golf close by, and Dubai Autodrome and Kartdrome in Motor City offer motorsport experiences. The Majid Al Futtaim Mosque serves the community. Major galleries, theatres and public sea beaches require a drive; Tilal Al Ghaf is an inland lagoon community.
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THE APPEAL.
THE TRADE-OFFS. 06 / HONEST PROS & CONS
WHAT WORKS
WHAT TO WEIGH
Space for family life
A car-led routine
Townhouses and villas offer gardens and room for children, guests or a home office.
Local walks are appealing, but most work trips and wider-city errands still need a car.
School and essentials nearby
School runs & traffic
RGS, DISTRIKT and a medical centre bring useful everyday destinations into the community.
Hessa Street and connecting junctions can add time, especially at peak hours.
An outdoor focus
Heat & access rules
Parks, pools and landscaped routes support an active lifestyle in cooler months.
Summer limits outdoor comfort. Lagoon, pool and guest access can vary by phase and policy.
Choice of neighbourhoods
Ongoing development
Different layouts and settings let buyers compare compact townhouses with larger villas.
Later phases and works may bring noise, dust or diversions near some plots.
Private outdoor space
Upkeep & permissions
A garden can work well for pets and family time, subject to the home and community rules.
AC, landscaping and any private pool add to running costs. Pet, guest parking and alteration rules apply.
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A COMMUNITY
BUILT AROUND LIVING 07 / BUYING & INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVE
WHAT SUPPORTS THE LOCATION Family-sized homes, an on-site school and local retail support the area's residential appeal. Nearby Sports City and Motor City add leisure options. Hessa Street improvements may help connectivity; their benefit will depend on your route, traffic and the delivery of each stage.
WHAT TO COMPARE BEFORE BUYING Ready homes and later phases offer different choices. Completed homes are worth viewing in person. Off-plan specifications and handover timings vary by project; we can share the latest progress. Plot, privacy, service charges, AC costs and upkeep differ by home. Future growth is not assured.
For the latest market picture Ask Huspy for the latest Tilal Al Ghaf neighbourhood market reports, current comparable transactions and a property-specific appraisal.
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FIND YOUR
NEXT CHAPTER HERE 08 / YOUR NEXT MOVE
Find a home that fits your life. Let Huspy help you explore Tilal Al Ghaf.
BUYING OR RENTING? Request a current shortlist and arrange a viewing. For prices, rents and recent transactions, ask for Huspy's latest Tilal Al Ghaf market reports.
SELLING YOUR HOME? Ask the Huspy team for a property-specific valuation.
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