Ghaf Woods or Tilal Al Ghaf?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
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Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Ghaf Woods averages AED 2,005 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf, about 12% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Side by side
| Measure | Ghaf Woods | Tilal Al Ghaf |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 2,005Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 612 sales | AED 2,278Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 30 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
Ghaf Woods
We do not list a development in Ghaf Woods yet.
Tilal Al Ghaf
We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
What each area is like
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
Tilal Al Ghaf
Majid Al Futtaim's lagoon-centred villa community off Hessa Street, near Dubai Sports City. Largely sold through, so most buying today is resale.
Who it suits
- Families wanting villas with a school on site
- Buyers who value a finished master plan
- Resale purchasers of completed homes
- High-budget buyers of waterfront mansions
In its favour
- Planned for more than 6,500 freehold homes around a 70,000 sq m swimmable lagoon
- 18 km of walking trails and 11 km of cycling track, according to the developer
- The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai operates inside the community
Worth weighing
- No developer stock was listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026: purchases are resale, with resale pricing and the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee payable in full
- Later phases (Plagette 32, Amara, Serenity Mansions, Bo Monde) are still under construction, so parts of the site will see building work for some time
Ghaf Woods or Tilal Al Ghaf: quick answers
Is Ghaf Woods or Tilal Al Ghaf cheaper per square foot?
Ghaf Woods is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,005 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Dubai International Airport, Ghaf Woods or Tilal Al Ghaf?
Both are about 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Ghaf Woods and Tilal Al Ghaf?
Ghaf Woods is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Tilal Al Ghaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
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Not sure which area fits?
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