Ghaf Woods is a district of Dubai.
Ghaf Woods is a residential district within Dubai Land designed around a large planted landscape and a low‑rise, cluster-based arrangement of buildings. The masterplan emphasises a forest environment, biodiversity and water‑sensitive landscaping across a site of 738,000 square metres. The development is being delivered in phased clusters and combines residential buildings with a centrally located Forest Experience Centre and a planned forest‑integrated retail and leisure destination by the master developer.
Ghaf Woods is a new community concept introduced and developed by Majid Al Futtaim in the Wadi Al Safa 4 area of Dubai Land. The neighbourhood is planned as a network of green clusters: the masterplan describes 11 clusters set within a rehabilitated landscape that is intended to support biodiversity and a forest‑like living experience. The site footprint is 738,000 square metres and developer material cites an anticipated tree population in the tens of thousands and a variety of local bird species as part of the ecosystem approach.
The neighbourhood sits in the northern part of Dubai’s suburban belt at coordinates 25.076268, 55.316363, within the larger Dubai Land master area. It is located near established leisure destinations such as Global Village and is linked by the city road network to the central areas of Dubai.
Ghaf Woods is not immediately adjacent to Dubai Metro rail: the nearest Red Line station is identified by code R31, at a distance of about 12,274 metres (non‑walkable as a pedestrian link). Road travel is the primary means of access; the developer and secondary sources provide approximate drive times and kilometre distances to major Dubai nodes:
Developer communications give indicative driving times from Ghaf Woods to several local points: roughly 21 minutes to Dubai Mall, about 26 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, around 26 minutes to Burj Al Arab and roughly 31 minutes to The Walk JBR. Airport access is likewise described as in the 20 to mid‑30 minute range depending on destination (DXB roughly 20 minutes, Al Maktoum roughly 34 minutes), subject to traffic conditions.
The Ghaf Woods masterplan stresses sustainable landscape and building measures. The design approach includes energy‑efficient building layouts, water capture and treatment strategies, drought‑resilient planting based on native species, enriched soils and a dedicated water‑capturing technology to support vegetation. The public realm is planned so most everyday amenities are within a short walk of residential clusters; a Forest Experience Centre is located at the heart of the community to provide interactive programming and engagement with the landscape.
Quantitative elements cited by the developer and project materials include an anticipated tree population in the order of 35,000 trees and the presence of over 20 bird species. Majid Al Futtaim has established a tree nursery associated with the project that is stated to grow in excess of 30,000 trees and some 350,000 shrubs. A new mall concept described as a forest‑integrated retail and leisure destination is part of the broader Ghaf Woods plan.
Phasing and delivery: the project is being launched in phases. Serra was introduced as one of the first clusters; the developer has confirmed subsequent phases such as Lacina and Capria, with Capria noted as the third phase. Innovo Build is named in project communications as the main contractor appointed for the initial two phases, which include an early group of buildings. The developer also reports that the site’s sales and experience centre achieved LEED Platinum certification. Public statements indicate an overall multi‑phase delivery programme extending through the remaining phases toward the stated completion milestone for the larger programme.
On‑site projects listed in developer material include the following:
Subdistricts and clusters within Ghaf Woods (selected entries from the masterplan) are listed here with links to their project pages:
Ghaf Woods is positioned as a community for occupants who prioritise proximity to landscaped open space and a neighbourhood structure that emphasises walking, local amenity and nature elements. The planting strategy and cluster layout may appeal to residents seeking a lower‑rise, community‑oriented environment rather than dense high‑rise living.
Given the developer’s sustainability focus and the inclusion of public programming such as the Forest Experience Centre, the community is likely to attract families and individuals interested in environmental design, outdoor amenity and integrated green infrastructure. The location, within driving distance of central Dubai and leisure nodes, also makes it relevant for buyers who require reasonable road connectivity to business and retail centres.
Where exactly is Ghaf Woods?
Ghaf Woods is in Wadi Al Safa 4 within Dubai Land. Coordinates provided with project material are 25.076268, 55.316363 and the site sits close to Global Village.
How is Ghaf Woods connected to the rest of Dubai?
The nearest Dubai Metro station on the Red Line is referenced as station code R31 and lies approximately 12,274 metres from the community (not walkable). Road access connects Ghaf Woods to central Dubai and major destinations; developer information gives distances in the 12–25 km range to key points such as Dubai Mall (about 14 km) and DXB (about 20 km), with typical drive times noted in project communications.
What sustainability and landscape measures are included?
Project material emphasises energy‑efficient building design, water capture and treatment, drought‑tolerant native planting, enriched soils and water‑capturing technology. The masterplan includes a Forest Experience Centre and a tree nursery established to support planting across the site.
Which projects and phases are active?
The development is being launched in phases. Serra and Lacina are among the early clusters named in developer statements; Capria has been announced as a subsequent phase. Innovo Build is identified as main contractor for the first two phases. On‑site projects include Maravelle at Ghaf Woods.
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The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change. The median across the whole district moved +6% over the same year — that gap reflects which buildings came to market, not existing homes changing in price.
Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 3 years, from 2024.
* 2026 is still in progress, so its bar covers part of the year and is not directly comparable with the ones before it. The growth figure below uses completed years only.
All figures are medians rather than means: in thin years the mean swings with the mix of units and shows movement the market never had. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register, so they cannot be deducted honestly.
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| CAPRIA 4 | 153 | 22 072 |
| CAPRIA 7 | 145 | 21 453 |
| CAPRIA 5 | 143 | 21 877 |
| CAPRIA 3 | 143 | 21 698 |
| CAPRIA 6 | 138 | 21 102 |
| CAPRIA 2 | 131 | 21 683 |
| Lacina Building 3 | 129 | 20 707 |
| Distrikt-1 | 129 | 21 295 |
| Lacina Building 1 | 127 | 20 802 |
| Distrikt-4 | 126 | 21 370 |
| CAPRIA 1 | 122 | 21 474 |
| Distrikt-2 | 89 | 20 831 |
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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