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

Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 is a new off-plan residential building by Majid Al Futtaim in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai. It is the first building of Distrikt, the mixed-use centre of the Ghaf Woods forest community, and rises 20 residential floors above a podium with one- and two-bedroom apartments, including garden residences.

Question №2 — Where is Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 located?

Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 is in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubailand, beside Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure, both two minutes away. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai International Airport are about 20 minutes by car, and Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah are about 25 minutes away.

Question №3 — What types of properties are available at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1?

Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 offers one-bedroom apartments, one-bedroom garden residences, two-bedroom apartments with a maid's room and two-bedroom garden residences with a maid's room. Areas start from 804 sq ft for a one-bedroom and 1,443 sq ft for a two-bedroom. Every residence comes in the Terra or the Horizon interior concept.

Question №4 — What are the starting prices for Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1?

Prices start from AED 1,470,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and AED 1,690,000 for a one-bedroom garden residence. Two-bedroom apartments with a maid's room start from AED 2,784,000, and two-bedroom garden residences with a maid's room start from AED 3,000,000.

Question №5 — What is the Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 payment plan?

The payment plan is 40/60. Buyers pay a 10% down payment, plus a 2% DLD fee and AED 3,000 admin charges, then instalments of 10%, 5%, 10% and 5% between March 2027 and November 2028. The final 60% falls due on completion. The plan includes a 2% DLD waiver and has no post-handover payments.

Question №6 — When is the handover date for Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1?

Handover of Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 is scheduled for Q3 2029. The final 60% of the purchase price falls due on completion, and the payment plan carries no instalments after handover, so payment is complete by the time the keys are handed over.

Question №7 — Does Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

Yes, the two-bedroom residences qualify, as they start from AED 2,784,000 and the threshold is AED 2,000,000. One-bedroom buyers can qualify by holding Dubai property with a combined certified value of AED 2,000,000. The visa is valid for 10 years, is renewable and covers family members, subject to Dubai Land Department approval.

Question №8 — What amenities are available at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1?

Residents have the Cloud Lounge with an infinity-edge sky pool, Sky Gardens with a lounge, private dining and shared workspace, a fitness studio, a climbing wall, a spinning studio and a cinema. Swimming and children's pools, barbecue areas, landscaped gardens, kids' play areas, cafés and a shopping arcade complete the offer.

Question №9 — Are the residences at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 furnished?

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

Question №10 — What is the expected rental yield at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1?

Dubai apartments currently average a gross rental yield of around 6.66% across the market, with individual communities ranging from roughly 4.6% to 8.9%. Returns at Distrikt 1 will depend on the unit type and market conditions. The forest setting, shared workspace and amenities support tenant demand.

Question №11 — Can I resell my Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 apartment before handover?

Yes, resale is allowed once 30% of the purchase price has been paid. This lets owners sell before handover in Q3 2029 if their plans change, which adds flexibility for investors who buy at the opening stage of the community.

Question №12 — Can I buy property at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 as a foreign national?

Yes. Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 is a freehold development, so international buyers can own their apartment outright. Ownership is registered with the Dubai Land Department in the buyer's name, and the apartment can be sold or rented out.

Question №13 — What is the service charge at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1?

The service charge at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 is AED 18 per sq ft per year. For a 1,443 sq ft two-bedroom apartment, that comes to about AED 25,974 a year. The charge funds the upkeep of the building and its shared facilities.

Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 by Majid Al Futtaim in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Unit Types

1 & 2-bedroom apartments and garden residences

Area From

804 ft²

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

40/60

Developer

Majid Al Futtaim

Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 — A Vertical Community at the Edge of the Forest

Ghaf Woods is Dubai’s first forest living community, and Distrikt is where it comes together: a vertical neighbourhood of homes, cafés, restaurants, boutiques and shared workspaces, with forest trails and a central forest park outside the door. Distrikt 1 opens the series. Its terraces and panoramic windows face the treetops, and the minimalist architecture lets the landscape lead. Owners get the calm of woodland and the convenience of a town centre in a single address.

Forest Trails and a Central Forest Park Outside Your Door

Step out of the lobby and the forest begins. Trails wind through the community to its central forest park, and cycling and mountain bike routes run alongside, including a 3.5 km loop. Many residences face the treetops, so the view from the terrace is canopy rather than rooftops. The community is planted so that trees outnumber residents, which brings shade and cooler walks through the day.

Terra and Horizon Interiors in Natural Materials and Wood Textures

Buyers choose between two interior concepts. Terra is calm and grounded, a restful backdrop for focus. Horizon is light-filled and sociable, inspired by open skies and sunset colour. Both use natural materials, wood textures and soft shades, and both include a fully integrated kitchen with a dishwasher, cooker, oven, hood and fridge. The result is a home that is ready for your own furniture from the first day.

Cloud Lounge Infinity Pool and Sky Gardens High Above the Forest

At the top of the building, the Cloud Lounge crowns Distrikt 1 with an infinity-edge pool, plush loungers and an outdoor lounge reserved for residents. Lower down, the Sky Gardens add a residents' lounge, a private dining room with a show kitchen, shared workspace and a sky terrace, all with panoramic views. These are places to host friends, take a call over coffee or watch the light change over the forest.

Distrikt Wellness and Club: Climbing Wall, Spinning Studio and Cinema

At the foot of the towers, Distrikt Wellness brings a fitness studio, a rock climbing wall and a spinning studio together in one place. The Distrikt Club adds a lounge and dining area, a billiards lounge, a cinema and a kids' play room, so evenings and weekends are covered without leaving the community. For owners who plan to rent, this depth of amenities gives tenants a reason to choose the building.

Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1 Location — Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Wadi Al Safa 4 sits in Dubailand, beside Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure, with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road on its edges. Ghaf Woods brings a forest to a leisure district and lies close to Tilal Al Ghaf, another Majid Al Futtaim community. The city's entertainment is nearby, and the main business and beach districts are a short 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

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Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah

Why Owners Choose Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1

For Sale

Developer: Majid Al Futtaim

Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai

Starting Price

AED 2.93M

Bedrooms

1-3 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 2.81M

Bedrooms

1-2 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

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 2.81M

Bedrooms

1-2 BR

Handover

Q3 2029

Tamara Getigezheva

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Amenities at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1

Rock Climbing Wall

Co-Working Spaces

Property Types at Ghaf Woods Distrikt 1

The garden residences sit on the lowest residential level, where terraces open towards the forest trails and are made for outdoor living. Above them, the two-bedroom homes come with a maid’s room, and many face the central forest across the treetops. Layouts are generous and light-filled, which makes these homes the natural choice for families who want room to spread out and a view of green.

The one-bedroom apartments suit first-time buyers, couples and investors looking for a well-located rental, with garden versions for those who want a larger terrace. Every residence is delivered semi-furnished, with a fully integrated kitchen and appliances, and comes in either the Terra or the Horizon interior concept, so each owner picks the mood before moving in and furnishes the rest to taste.

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 at the Opening of Ghaf Woods

Ghaf Woods spans 738,000 sq m and is planned in eight phases through 2031, with more than 7,000 homes. Distrikt 1 sits at the very start of that programme, and Majid Al Futtaim announced Ghaf Woods Mall in October 2025 to complement the community. Buyers who enter now secure a home in the first building of its retail and social centre, with the option to resell after 30% of the price is paid, which keeps the exit route open.

Rental Demand in a Forest Setting

Dubai apartments currently average a gross rental yield of around 6,66% across the market, with individual communities ranging from roughly 4,6% to 8,9%. That is a market-wide figure, and results vary by unit and lease. For an owner, the case rests on what tenants look for: a forest setting, a gym, a cinema, shared workspace, cafés downstairs and a kitchen with appliances already in place. A new tenant needs only furniture, which shortens the road to a first lease.

UAE Golden Visa Eligibility

Property worth AED 2,000,000 or more qualifies its owner for the UAE Golden Visa, and every two-bedroom residence at Distrikt 1 is priced above that threshold. One-bedroom buyers can reach it by combining 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. Eligibility is confirmed by the Dubai Land Department against the certified value of the home.

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Infrastructure Advantages of Wadi Al Safa 4

Road Links to Dubai's Business and Beach Districts

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road (D54) frame the community and carry residents towards the city in both directions, 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 metro station is marked on the community master plan, which would add a public transport link beside the forest.

Leisure Destinations and Forest Trails Next Door

Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure are two minutes away and already open, giving residents entertainment, dining and events close to home. Inside the community, forest pathways, mountain bike trails and a cycling loop form part of the master plan, with the Qudra-Barari cycle track alongside. The community's own cafés and shopping arcade cover daily needs, and City Centre Me'aisem and City Centre Mirdif are 15 minutes away for a larger shop.

A Community With Its Own School and Mosque

The Ghaf Woods master plan places a school, a mosque, a skatepark and a wellness pavilion inside the community, so daily needs sit close to home. Forest pathways link every neighbourhood, and no point in the community is more than a five-minute walk away. Distrikt adds co-working spaces, cafés and a shopping arcade within the complex, and Tilal Al Ghaf, Majid Al Futtaim's neighbouring community, is 15 minutes away. A sports park and a Forest Experience Centre complete the picture.

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About the Developer — Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim has been building places where people shop, live and play since 1992. The Dubai-based group developed Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif, and created Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubailand, where homes are already being handed over to residents. Its real estate development revenue reached AED 5.8 billion in 2025, and S& P and Fitch both hold the group at a BBB rating with a stable outlook. Ghaf Woods, launched in June 2024, is its newest Dubai community.