Question №1 — What is Ghaf Woods and who is the developer?

Ghaf Woods is Dubai's first forest living community, developed by Majid Al Futtaim in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubailand. The master plan covers 738,000 sq m, with 11 clusters, about 35,000 trees and more than 7,000 homes released in eight phases through 2031. Majid Al Futtaim is the group behind Mall of the Emirates and Tilal Al Ghaf.

Question №2 — Where is Ghaf Woods located?

Ghaf Woods is in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubailand, beside Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure, both two minutes away. City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Mirdif and Tilal Al Ghaf are about 15 minutes by car. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai International Airport are about 20 minutes away, and Dubai Marina about 25.

Question №3 — Which projects are available for sale at Ghaf Woods?

The projects on offer are Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the new launch Lyra. Distrikt 1 to 4 are apartment buildings at the centre of the community, with handover in Q3 2029, while Lyra is a nature-inspired complex of one and two-bedroom apartments. Each project has its own page with floor plans and prices.

Question №4 — What types of properties are available at Ghaf Woods?

Ghaf Woods offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, garden residences and duplexes. Areas start from 620 sq ft in Lyra and 804 sq ft in Distrikt 1, and the three-bedroom duplexes in Distrikt 2 and 3 start from 3,581 sq ft. Distrikt residences come in the Terra or Horizon interior concept.

Question №5 — What are the starting prices at Ghaf Woods?

One-bedroom apartments start from AED 1,190,000 in Lyra and AED 1,470,000 in Distrikt 1. Two-bedroom apartments start from AED 1,940,000 in Lyra, AED 2,784,000 in Distrikt 1, AED 2,807,000 in Distrikt 4, AED 2,934,000 in Distrikt 3 and AED 3,028,000 in Distrikt 2.

Question №6 — What is the Ghaf Woods payment plan?

Distrikt 1 to 4 follow a 40/60 plan. Buyers pay a 10% down payment plus a 2% DLD fee and AED 3,000 admin charges, then 10%, 5%, 10% and 5% between March 2027 and November 2028, and the final 60% on completion. There are no post-handover instalments. Lyra terms are available on request.

Question №7 — When is the handover date for Ghaf Woods?

Distrikt 1 to 4 are scheduled for handover in Q3 2029, when the final 60% of the price falls due. Because the plan carries no post-handover instalments, payment is complete when the keys are handed over. The Lyra handover date is available on request.

Question №8 — Does Ghaf Woods qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

Yes, many homes qualify. Two-bedroom apartments in Distrikt 1 to 4 start from AED 2,784,000, above the AED 2,000,000 threshold for the UAE Golden Visa, and buyers of smaller homes can qualify by holding Dubai property worth AED 2,000,000 in total. The visa lasts 10 years, is renewable and covers family, subject to Dubai Land Department approval.

Question №9 — What amenities are available at Ghaf Woods?

Ghaf Woods offers forest-edge pools, forest trails, a mountain bike loop, running tracks, outdoor fitness areas, a wellness and yoga pavilion, a skatepark, a sports park and multi-purpose courts. Distrikt adds cafés, boutiques and farm-to-table restaurants, and the Distrikt buildings add a climbing wall, a cinema and club lounges.

Question №10 — Are the residences at Ghaf Woods furnished?

Distrikt residences are delivered semi-furnished, with a fully integrated kitchen that includes a dishwasher, cooker, oven, hood and fridge. Buyers choose the Terra or Horizon interior concept, both finished in natural materials and soft tones, and then add their own furniture.

Question №11 — What is the expected rental yield at Ghaf Woods?

Dubai apartments carry a market-wide average gross yield of roughly 6.5% to 7% a year, with prime communities lower and more affordable ones higher. Returns at Ghaf Woods will depend on the home, the rent and market conditions. The forest setting, the Distrikt amenities and semi-furnished delivery support tenant demand.

Question №12 — Can I buy property at Ghaf Woods as a foreign national?

Yes. Ghaf Woods is a freehold development, so buyers of any nationality can own their home outright. Ownership is registered with the Dubai Land Department in the buyer's name, and the home can be sold or rented out.

Question №13 — What are the service charge and resale terms at Ghaf Woods?

The service charge in Distrikt 1 to 4 is AED 18 per sq ft per year, which covers the upkeep of the buildings and shared facilities. Distrikt homes can be resold once 30% of the price has been paid, so an owner can sell before the Q3 2029 handover if plans change.

Ghaf Woods by Majid Al Futtaim in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Unit Types

1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments, garden residences and duplexes

Area From

620 ft²

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

40/60

Developer

Majid Al Futtaim

A Forest That Outnumbers Its Residents

Planting on this scale changes how a neighbourhood feels. About 35,000 trees, grown from native and climate-suited species, shade the paths and lawns, and the trees outnumber the residents. Smart soil and water-capturing technology keep the forest healthy with sustainable upkeep, so the landscape matures instead of fading. For owners and tenants alike, a green setting of this depth is a lasting reason to choose Ghaf Woods.

Forest Trails, a Central Forest Park and a Mountain Bike Loop

The community is made for movement. Forest pathways link the neighbourhoods to a central forest park, running tracks and adventure trails invite an active routine, and a mountain bike loop of 3.5 km winds through the trees with the Qudra-Barari cycle track alongside. Everything is planned within a short, shaded walk, so errands and weekend rides can leave the car at home.

Distrikt: Farm-to-Table Dining, Boutiques and Cafés at the Community Centre

At the centre of the community stands Distrikt, a lifestyle hub where cafés, boutiques and farm-to-table restaurants sit beneath the homes and organic produce reaches the table fresh. Evenings out and everyday shopping happen on foot. Majid Al Futtaim has also announced Ghaf Woods Mall, the first forest-integrated mall in the region, which will bring a flagship retail and leisure destination to the community.

Forest-Edge Pools, Outdoor Fitness and a Wellness Pavilion

Pools set into the greenery give Ghaf Woods its resort mood, while outdoor fitness areas and a yoga and wellness pavilion make a healthy routine part of the day. A skatepark, a sports park and multi-purpose courts keep children and teenagers busy, and the master plan adds a school and a mosque. Weekends here need very little planning, which tenants value as much as owners do.

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Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting Price

AED 1.47M

Bedrooms

1-2 BR

Handover

Q3 2029

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Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting Price

AED 3.03M

Bedrooms

1-3 BR

Handover

Q3 2029

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Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting Price

AED 2.93M

Bedrooms

1-3 BR

Handover

Q3 2029

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Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting Price

AED 1.19M

Bedrooms

1-2 BR

Handover

By request

For Sale

Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting Price

AED 1.47M

Bedrooms

1-2 BR

Handover

Q3 2029

For Sale

Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting Price

AED 3.03M

Bedrooms

1-3 BR

Handover

Q3 2029

For Sale

Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting Price

AED 2.93M

Bedrooms

1-3 BR

Handover

Q3 2029

Ghaf Woods Location in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubailand

Wadi Al Safa 4 lies in Dubailand, Dubai's family and leisure district, beside Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road frame the community, and Tilal Al Ghaf, another Majid Al Futtaim neighbourhood, is close by. Ghaf Woods adds a forest to a district built for days out, with the rest of Dubai a single drive away.

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Global Village, IMG Worlds of Adventure

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City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me’aisem, Tilal Al Ghaf

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Mall of the Emirates, Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport

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Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah

Why Owners Choose Ghaf Woods

A Forest Home With a Town Centre and Trails at the Door

Mornings begin on a shaded trail, and coffee is a short walk away at Distrikt. Pools, fitness areas and farm-to-table restaurants sit within the same green setting, and evenings end on a lawn under the trees. Majid Al Futtaim, the group behind Mall of the Emirates and Tilal Al Ghaf, is releasing Ghaf Woods in phases, so shops, schools and wellness spaces arrive as the community grows. It is a place to live outdoors, close to everything Dubai offers.

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Amenities at Ghaf Woods

Property Types at Ghaf Woods

The signature homes sit in Distrikt: three-bedroom duplexes with expansive terraces high above the forest, three-bedroom apartments laid out for families who want room and light, and garden residences whose broad terraces open onto the forest trails. The Canvas apartments add a flexible room with its own en-suite bathroom, ready to become a home office, a studio or a guest suite.

The two-bedroom apartments suit families and investors who want a well-located rental, and the one-bedroom homes, including the new Lyra apartments, suit first-time buyers and couples. Distrikt residences are delivered semi-furnished, with a fully integrated kitchen and appliances, in the Terra or Horizon interior concept, so an owner needs only to add furniture and a few personal touches to settle in.

Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting price

AED 1,470,000

($ 400,262)

Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting price

AED 1,690,000

($ 460,166)

Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting price

AED 2,784,000

($ 758,048)

10%

Down payment, plus 2% DLD fee and AED 3,000 admin charges

On purchase

10%

2nd payment

March 2027

3rd payment

November 2027

10%

4th payment

May 2028

5th payment

November 2028

60%

Final payment

On completion

Early Entry Into a Phased Community

Ghaf Woods covers 738,000 sq m and is released in eight phases through 2031, with more than 7,000 homes planned. Majid Al Futtaim has announced Ghaf Woods Mall as a flagship retail destination and has awarded an AED 2 billion construction contract for further residences. Buyers who enter now secure a place in the first releases, and Distrikt homes can be resold once 30% of the price has been paid, which keeps an exit route open before handover.

Rental Demand in a Forest Setting

Dubai apartments carry a market-wide average gross yield of roughly 6,5% to 7% a year, a market range and not a forecast for any single project. For owners who let, the case rests on what tenants look for: forest trails, pools, cafés downstairs and Distrikt homes that arrive semi-furnished with a fitted kitchen, so a first lease comes sooner. Entry prices from AED 1,190,000 open the community to a wide range of investors.

UAE Golden Visa Eligibility

Property worth AED 2,000,000 or more qualifies its owner for the UAE Golden Visa. The two-bedroom apartments in Distrikt 1 to 4 start from AED 2,784,000, and buyers of smaller homes can qualify by combining Dubai properties. The visa gives 10-year renewable residency without a sponsor, with family included and no minimum stay, so an owner can live here, let the home or split time between countries. Approval rests with the Dubai Land Department.

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Infrastructure Advantages of Wadi Al Safa 4

Road Links to Business and Beach Districts

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road frame the community, so a day in the business districts or an evening by the sea is a single, direct drive. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai International Airport are about 20 minutes away, and Dubai Marina about 25. A future Blue Metro station is marked on the master plan, which would add a public transport link beside the forest for residents who prefer to leave the car at home.

Dubailand Leisure and Forest Trails Close to Home

Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure are two minutes away, which puts entertainment, events and dining on the doorstep and gives visitors plenty to do. Inside the community, forest pathways, a mountain bike loop and the Qudra-Barari cycle track serve daily recreation, and Distrikt supplies cafés and shops. City Centre Me'aisem and City Centre Mirdif, about 15 minutes away, cover the larger shopping trips, so a weekend can be spent at home or on the road without extra planning.

A School, a Mosque and Wellness Facilities in the Master Plan

The master plan places a school, a mosque, a skatepark, a wellness pavilion and a sports park inside the community, with an interactive Forest Experience Centre to tell the story of the forest. Pathways connect every neighbourhood, and the farthest point is about five minutes on foot, so daily routines stay close to home and neighbours meet along the way. Tilal Al Ghaf, Majid Al Futtaim's neighbouring community, is 15 minutes away, and the community's own cafés and shops cover daily needs.

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About the Developer — Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim, an Emirati-owned group founded in 1992, builds and runs places where people shop, live and play. The group operates 29 shopping malls, among them Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif, and has created communities including Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubailand, Al Zahia in Sharjah and Al Mouj in Muscat. In its latest full-year results, real estate development revenue rose 33% to AED 5.8 billion. The group works across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, and Ghaf Woods Mall will be its 30th mall.