{"id":5078,"date":"2026-10-10T21:25:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T21:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/property-tilal-al-ghaf"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:59:10","slug":"property-tilal-al-ghaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-tilal-al-ghaf","title":{"rendered":"Tilal Al Ghaf: villas by a swimmable lagoon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In short:<\/b> Tilal Al Ghaf is a villa community by Majid Al Futtaim, the company behind Mall of the Emirates. At its centre is a large lagoon with a sandy beach where you can swim. Around it, townhouses and villas in the upscale segment are being built. Many phases have been handed over, more are under construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/b>On Hessa Street, near Arabian Ranches and Damac Hills<\/span><\/div>
Known for<\/b>Swimmable lagoon with a beach<\/span><\/div>
Developer<\/b>Majid Al Futtaim<\/span><\/div>
Property types<\/b>Townhouses, villas<\/span><\/div>
Segment<\/b>upscale<\/span><\/div>
Suits<\/b>Relocator, Lifestyle<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
In this article<\/strong>
  1. Location and access<\/a><\/li>
  2. The concept: living by the lagoon<\/a><\/li>
  3. Living in Tilal Al Ghaf<\/a><\/li>
  4. Buying a house in Tilal Al Ghaf<\/a><\/li>
  5. How buying in Tilal Al Ghaf works<\/a><\/li>
  6. Running costs as an owner in Tilal Al Ghaf<\/a><\/li>
  7. A visa through your property<\/a><\/li>
  8. Typical mistakes when buying in Tilal Al Ghaf<\/a><\/li>
  9. Renting out<\/a><\/li>
  10. Compared<\/a><\/li>
  11. Pros and cons<\/a><\/li>
  12. Who Tilal Al Ghaf suits<\/a><\/li>
  13. Our verdict<\/a><\/li>
  14. Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Location and access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Tilal Al Ghaf lies inland on Hessa Street and Al Qudra Road, between Arabian Ranches<\/a>, Damac Hills<\/a> and Motor City<\/a>. The Marina<\/a> is about 20 to 25 minutes away, Downtown<\/a> about 25 to 30 minutes. There is no metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The concept: living by the lagoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Majid Al Futtaim, known for shopping centres such as Mall of the Emirates and for the Carrefour supermarket chain in the region, developed Tilal Al Ghaf as its first large villa community in Dubai. Its centrepiece is a large man-made lagoon with a sandy beach where residents can swim, paddle and lie on the beach. Around it lie neighbourhoods of townhouses and villas, parks, and running and cycling paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Beach
    Beach and water \u2013 in Tilal Al Ghaf you have both in the middle of the residential district (example image from the sea).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Living in Tilal Al Ghaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n