Lanai Island at Tilat Al Ghaf is a district of Dubai, 49 sale transactions recorded in the DLD registry.
Lanai Island at Tilal Al Ghaf is a purpose-built private island within the Tilal Al Ghaf community in Dubai. Conceived as the first phase of the Island Estates, the scheme is presented under the Signature Living by Majid Al Futtaim banner and comprises a strictly limited set of homes arranged around a large man-made lagoon. The development is positioned as a collection of exceptionally large villas and mansions designed for buyers seeking private, waterfront residences in an exclusive island setting.
Lanai Island is one of two private islands planned inside the Tilal Al Ghaf master community. The enclave comprises a limited edition of 13 homes set within a roughly 150,000-square-metre lagoon. The mansions are presented as four- to eight-bedroom Edge residences with an average plot size of about 25,500 square feet. Early plans describe the homes as two-storey villas with basements.
The island forms part of the wider Tilal Al Ghaf neighbourhood in DubaiLand.
Lanai Island is accessed through the Tilal Al Ghaf road network. The nearest Dubai Metro station on the Red Line, R73, is approximately 6,047 metres from the island and is not within convenient daily walking distance.
Typical driving times from Lanai Island to major Dubai destinations are roughly:
These estimates highlight the island’s road connectivity to central Dubai, leisure destinations and major airports.
Lanai Island comprises 13 exceptionally large residences, described as two-storey villas with basements and as four- to eight-bedroom Edge mansions on expansive plots. The island sits within a man-made lagoon of approximately 150,000 square metres, creating a private waterfront setting for each property.
In May 2023, one of the Lanai Island mansions sold for Dh 200 million. The property had a gross floor area of more than 30,000 square feet and featured a floating lounge deck, a sunken rooftop terrace with 360-degree lagoon views and a triple-height courtyard.
Lanai Island was introduced as the first of two private islands in the Tilal Al Ghaf masterplan and is associated with the Island Estates collection and the Signature Living by Majid Al Futtaim label.
Tilal Al Ghaf and its islands are within reach of local services and educational options, including Royal Grammar School Guildford in Dubai, approximately 1.2 km away, and Victory Heights Primary School, approximately 1.3 km away.
As part of a master community with waterfront landscaping, internal roads and community facilities, Lanai Island is connected to Tilal Al Ghaf’s local infrastructure and Dubai’s wider road network.
With its large plots and private waterfront positioning, Lanai Island is suited to purchasers seeking ultra-premium homes. Four- to eight-bedroom layouts, generous outdoor spaces and an exclusive island setting appeal to high-net-worth owners, extended families and buyers who prioritise privacy, space and waterfront living. The development may also attract collectors of prestige real estate and buyers seeking trophy assets in Dubai.
What is Lanai Island?
Lanai Island is a private island within Tilal Al Ghaf comprising a limited collection of high-end mansions arranged around a large man-made lagoon. It forms the first phase of the Island Estates collection under the Signature Living by Majid Al Futtaim label.
How many homes are on Lanai Island?
The scheme comprises 13 residences.
Has there been any notable sale?
In May 2023, a mansion on the island sold for Dh 200 million. The property had a gross floor area exceeding 30,000 square feet and bespoke design features.
What are typical travel times from the island to central Dubai?
Drive times include about 29 minutes to Dubai Mall, 23 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 25 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 26 minutes to The Walk JBR. The nearest Red Line metro station, R73, is approximately 6,047 metres away.
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