Dubailand Residence Complex or Ghaf Woods?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Weybridge Gardens 4 by LEOS Developments
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Dubailand Residence Complex averages AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 2,005 in Ghaf Woods, about 31% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Dubailand Residence Complex is about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 30 minutes from Ghaf Woods.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubailand Residence Complex | Ghaf Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,387Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales | AED 2,005Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 612 sales |
| Developments we list | 3 | 0 |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 30 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 minutes | about 30 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Dubailand Residence Complex
- Weybridge Gardens 4LEOS DevelopmentsAED 690,818
- Weybridge Gardens 5LEOS DevelopmentsAED 723,935
- Samana Boulevard HeightsSamana DevelopersAED 770,000
Ghaf Woods
We do not list a development in Ghaf Woods yet.
What each area is like
Dubailand Residence Complex
A low-cost apartment district at the junction of Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, opposite Dubai Silicon Oasis. Entry prices are among Dubai's lowest; the area is still filling in.
Who it suits
- Budget-led investors
- Buyers priced out of JVC
- Staff working in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City
- Buyers comfortable with an emerging district
In its favour
- Among the lowest entry prices for new freehold apartments in Dubai
- Direct access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road; about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai
- Next to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a source of tenants and of shopping at Silicon Central Mall
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 102 new projects listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, mostly studios and one-bedroom flats that will complete between 2026 and 2030
- No master developer curating the district: streetscape, parking and building quality vary plot by plot
Ghaf Woods
Majid Al Futtaim's apartment-led 'forest' community beside Global Village in Dubailand: more than 7,000 homes planned on 738,000 sq m, sold phase by phase to 2031.
Who it suits
- First-time buyers wanting a master-developer apartment
- Owner-occupiers who can wait for 2027 to 2029
- Buyers who want green space over a central address
- Investors comfortable with a long build-out
In its favour
- Single master developer with completed communities and its own retail arm
- More than 7,000 homes planned on 738,000 sq m with a stated 35,000 trees
- Mostly apartments, so entry prices sit well below Majid Al Futtaim's villa communities
Worth weighing
- No homes are complete: the first handovers are listed for the second half of 2027 and the build-out runs to about 2031, so early residents will live beside construction
- More than 7,000 apartments released into one community is a large pipeline; resale and rental competition will come from neighbouring phases as they complete together
Dubailand Residence Complex or Ghaf Woods: quick answers
Is Dubailand Residence Complex or Ghaf Woods cheaper per square foot?
Dubailand Residence Complex is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 2,005 in Ghaf Woods (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubailand Residence Complex or Ghaf Woods?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 20 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Ghaf Woods. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubailand Residence Complex or Ghaf Woods?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 25 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Ghaf Woods. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubailand Residence Complex and Ghaf Woods?
Dubailand Residence Complex is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Ghaf Woods is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Dubailand Residence Complex and Ghaf Woods?
In Dubailand Residence Complex: Weybridge Gardens 4 from AED 690,818, Weybridge Gardens 5 from AED 723,935 and Samana Boulevard Heights from AED 770,000. We do not list a development in Ghaf Woods yet.
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