Off-plan property in Villanova
New developments, starting prices and what Villanova is like to live in.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Master developer
- Dubai Properties
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New developments in Villanova
No Villanova developments are listed at the moment
An adviser can send current launches in and around Villanova with prices and payment plans.
What Villanova is like
Dubai Properties' Mediterranean-style townhouse and villa community on Emirates Road in Dubailand: mostly complete, family-oriented and priced below the better-known villa suburbs.
Villanova is a gated family community by Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding, in the south-east of Dubailand beside Emirates Road (E611). It was launched in 2016 and has been released one cluster at a time: Amaranta and La Quinta first, then La Rosa in several phases, La Violeta, and now La Tilia. The homes are three- and four-bedroom townhouses with some larger villas, in a consistent Spanish-Mediterranean style.
Most of the community is built and occupied. The developer's site describes each neighbourhood as having its own park, children's play area, pool, sports court, mosque, and running and cycling tracks, all joined by a linear park. That makes Villanova easy to judge: a buyer can walk the finished clusters and see how the landscaping and common areas are being maintained.
La Tilia is the current off-plan phase. Its first release, opened in January 2025, is marked sold out on Property Finder; a second release was still listed with developer stock on 12 November 2026, from AED 2.69 million, with handover targeted for the third quarter of 2028.
The compromises are those of an outer suburb. Bayut's guide notes limited public transport, few cafes and restaurants nearby and some facilities still under construction. The nearest large shops are at Dubai Outlet Mall, about 15 minutes away. Property Finder's project pages give about 20 minutes to Mall of the Emirates and 25 to Dubai Marina. The community's resale market is steady rather than fast: Property Finder showed 381 sale transactions in the previous 12 months when checked on 12 November 2026.
Suits
- Families wanting a townhouse under about AED 3.5 million
- Owner-occupiers more than short-term investors
- Buyers who want to inspect a finished community first
- Residents working in Academic City or Silicon Oasis
In its favour
- Largely complete: finished clusters, parks and pools can be inspected before buying
- Backed by Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding
- Townhouses from AED 2.69 million in the current phase (Property Finder, November 2026)
- Every neighbourhood has its own park, pool, sports court and play area
- Direct access to Emirates Road, with links to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Ain Road
Worth knowing
- Outer location: no metro, limited buses and few restaurants or cafes close by
- La Tilia is the only phase with developer stock, so choice of new homes is narrow and other purchases are resale
- Townhouse layouts are similar across phases, which keeps resale prices closely tied to the newest release
- Larger shopping and most schools are a drive away
- Property Finder already lists many La Tilia resale units from first buyers, which will compete with developer stock and with each other at handover
How Villanova connects
Approximate drive times in normal traffic.
- Global Village5 min
- Dubai Outlet Mall15 min
- Dubai International Academic City15 min
- Mall of the Emirates20 min
- Dubai Marina25 min
Market figures
Published figures, each with its source and period. Yields are gross, before service charges, voids and fees.
- Price per sq ft
- AED 1,462Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026
- Gross rental yield
- 5.56%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026
- Average annual rent
- AED 163,621Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026
Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
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Villanova: questions buyers ask
Who is the developer of Villanova?
Dubai Properties, the residential development arm of Dubai Holding. It is also the developer of Mudon, Serena and Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Is Villanova finished?
Mostly. The La Rosa and La Violeta phases are listed as ready on Property Finder, and the original Amaranta and La Quinta neighbourhoods are older still. La Tilia is under construction with handover targeted for the third quarter of 2028.
Can foreigners buy in Villanova?
Yes. Villanova is a freehold community, so foreign nationals can own homes outright.
What types of homes are in Villanova?
Mainly three- and four-bedroom townhouses, with some villas of up to five or more bedrooms in the earlier neighbourhoods.
What are property prices in Villanova per square foot?
Published figures for Villanova: AED 1,462 per sq ft for all homes (average sale price per sq ft; Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 381 sales). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our price per sq ft table.
What is the rental yield in Villanova?
The published average gross rental yield in Villanova is 5.56% for all homes (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 381 sales). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months, management and fees, so the net figure is lower: work it out for a specific home with the rental yield calculator, or compare areas on rental yields by area.
What is the average rent in Villanova?
The average annual rent on new contracts in Villanova is AED 163,621 for all homes (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,836 contracts). That average mixes studios with larger homes, so ask for the rents achieved on comparable units before relying on a figure for one property.
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