Tilal Al Ghaf

Tilal Al Ghaf is Majid Al Futtaim's flagship residential community and one of the newest premium developments in Dubai. With its centrepiece crystal lagoon, carefully planned streetscapes and modern villa designs, it represents the next generation of community living in the emirate. For homeowners receiving their villas from the developer, this presents a rare and exciting opportunity: the chance to personalise a brand-new property before the first day of occupancy. Rather than renovating something that has aged, you are refining something that has just been built — upgrading developer-standard finishes to match your own taste, lifestyle and ambitions for the space.

Majid Al Futtaim maintains clear community guidelines governing any modifications to villas within Tilal Al Ghaf. External changes — including facade treatments, boundary walls, garden structures, pool additions and landscaping — all require prior approval. As the community is still maturing, the approval processes are evolving, and having a contractor who stays current with these requirements is essential. Our team has completed 8 projects in Tilal Al Ghaf to date and maintains a close working relationship with the community management, ensuring that every proposal we submit is aligned with the latest guidelines. This proactive approach eliminates delays and ensures that works can proceed without interruption.

The most popular early upgrades in Tilal Al Ghaf reflect the priorities of a community built around modern living. Kitchen upgrades are consistently the most requested — homeowners want to move beyond developer-standard cabinetry and worktops to create genuinely bespoke cooking and entertaining spaces. Outdoor living areas are a close second, with many residents adding pools, barbecue kitchens, pergolas and landscaping to transform their gardens into private retreats. Smart home integration is another area of strong demand; homeowners are investing in automated lighting, climate control, security systems and audio-visual setups from the outset, rather than retrofitting them later. The lagoon-adjacent location also brings specific material considerations — moisture-resistant finishes, UV-stable outdoor materials and salt-tolerant landscaping choices that will endure Dubai's climate for years to come.