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DubailandArea guide · District, Dubai

Off-plan in this areaDistrict
From AED677,670
Projects8 tracked
Handovers2026 – 2029

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Off-plan in this areaDistrict
From AED677,670
Projects
8From 3 developers
Entry price
AED 678KThe Archive by Imtiaz
Handovers
2026 – 2029Oct 2026 to 2029
Booking
0%3 of 7 plans
Communities
3Dubailand Residence Complex, Sobha Sanctuary and Tilal Al Ghaf

Dubailand, in brief.

A large Dubai development zone of separate master communities, one of the city’s biggest off-plan pipelines, between Al Khail Road and Emirates Road.

What is Dubailand?

Dubailand is a large freehold development zone in southern inland Dubai, roughly 278 sq km between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611), containing dozens of separate master communities such as Damac Hills, Mudon, Villanova, Arjan and Living Legends. It offers some of the widest choice of villas, townhouses and apartments in Dubai, reached by road, with Downtown Dubai about 20 to 25 minutes away.

What off-plan costs in Dubailand today.

Eight projects are open for sale in Dubailand, from three developers' current price lists. They include apartments, commercial units and villas, with handovers between Oct 2026 and 2029.

Lowest entryAED 678K

Studio, The Archive by Imtiaz

Entry AED / sq ft1,360– 6,154

Entry unit, calculated

Handovers2026–29

Oct 2026 to 2029

Typical booking0%

3 of 7 projects

Compare entry points
The Archive by ImtiazImtiaz · Studio
AED 677,670entry price
The Woods at Sobha SanctuarySobha · 1 bed
AED 998,852entry price
The Woods Abode at Sobha SanctuarySobha · 1 bed
AED 1,041,621entry price
Cove Edition 2 by ImtiazImtiaz · 1 bed
AED 1,344,526entry price
Cove Boulevard by ImtiazImtiaz
AED 1,886,668entry price
The Willows at Sobha SanctuarySobha · 4 bed
AED 4,057,383entry price
The Grove at Sobha SanctuarySobha · 4 bed
AED 9,326,663entry price
Lanai IslandsMajid · 7 bed
AED 62,000,000entry price

AED / sq ft = developer's entry price ÷ smallest published size of that unit. Indicative, not a valuation.

Eight projects you can buy into now.

Every figure below comes from the developer. Pick a project for its full analysis, or ask us for today's unit list across all eight.

Showing 8 projects
The Archive by Imtiaz towers in Dubailand Residence Complex at duskHandover Sep 2028

The Archive by Imtiaz

Imtiaz Developments · Studio – 2 bed

FromAED 677,6700% on booking
Computer-generated render of The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary, showing the residential facade among landscaped woodland.Handover 2029

The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary

Sobha Realty · 1 & 2 bed

FromAED 998,85220% on booking
Street view of The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary, mid-rise residential buildings with planted terraces and a landscaped boulevardHandover 2029

The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary

Sobha Realty · 1 & 2 bed

FromAED 1,041,62120% on booking
Cove Edition 2 by Imtiaz building and street entrance in Dubailand Residence ComplexHandover Oct 2026

Cove Edition 2 by Imtiaz

Imtiaz Developments · 1 & 2 bed

FromAED 1,344,5260% on booking
Cove Boulevard by Imtiaz tower and entrance at duskHandover Jun 2028

Cove Boulevard by Imtiaz

Imtiaz Developments · 436 homes

FromAED 1,886,6680% on booking
The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary exteriorHandover Aug 2029

The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary

Sobha Realty · 4 bed

FromAED 4,057,3832% on booking
Estate villas at The Grove, Sobha SanctuaryHandover Aug 2029

The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary

Sobha Realty · 4–6 bed

FromAED 9,326,6632% on booking
Lanai Islands at Tilal Al Ghaf by Majid Al Futtaim, mansions on a private island in Lagoon Al GhafUnder construction

Lanai Islands

Majid Al Futtaim · 13 homes · 7 & 8 bed

FromAED 62,000,000Under construction
New launches in Dubailand are added here once verified with the developer.Get today's unit lists

How Dubailand compares.

Three other Dubai areas buyers weigh against Dubailand, chosen by distance, using the projects we track in each.

Area
This area
Dubailand
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Academic City
Dubai–Al Ain Road
TypeDistrictFree zoneFree zoneCorridor
Lowest tracked entryAED 677,670AED 1,280,000AED 4,200,000AED 3,170,000
Projects tracked8112
Handovers2026 – 20292028—2029 – 2030
GuideYou're hereDubai Silicon Oasis →Academic City →Dubai–Al Ain Road →

Questions buyers ask about Dubailand.

Where is Dubailand?

Dubailand is in southern inland Dubai, covering roughly 278 sq km between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611). Al Barsha South, Motor City and Dubai Sports City border it to the west, Mohammed Bin Rashid City and Nad Al Sheba to the north, and Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City to the east. From central Dubailand, Downtown Dubai is about 20 to 25 minutes by car, DXB about 25 minutes, Dubai Marina about 30 minutes and DWC about 35 minutes.

Does Dubailand have a metro station?

The western communities use Mall of the Emirates station on the Red Line, a short drive along Umm Suqeim Road. On the eastern side, the Blue Line adds stations at Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City on 9 September 2029. Inside the zone, travel is by road.

Is Dubailand freehold for foreign buyers?

Yes. Dubailand is a designated freehold area in Dubai, so buyers of any nationality can hold full title. This is a Dubai rule rather than a UAE-wide one: Sharjah, for example, applies ownership rules project by project.

Which communities are in Dubailand?

Dubailand contains dozens of separate master communities built by different developers. The larger ones include Damac Hills, Damac Hills 2, Mudon, Villanova, Arabian Ranches 3, Town Square, Remraam, Living Legends, Arjan, Liwan and Dubailand Residence Complex.

What is the average price per square foot in Dubailand?

Prices are best read by community. Damac Hills 2 trades at around AED 600 to 950 per square foot and Damac Hills at around AED 950 to 1,200, and other communities are priced project by project, so compare the specific community rather than a zone-wide average.

How far is Dubailand from Downtown Dubai?

From central Dubailand, Downtown Dubai is about 20 to 25 minutes by car and Dubai International about 25 minutes, off-peak. The western communities near Umm Suqeim Road are closer to Downtown than the eastern and southern ones.

Is Dubailand a good investment?

It suits a buyer who wants space per dirham and competitive gross yields over a genuine holding period. With a large off-plan pipeline across the zone, the best results come from choosing an established community and a well-specified building.

What are service charges like in Dubailand?

Villa and townhouse communities here carry lower service charges than Dubai towers. Damac Hills villas run around AED 3.17 per square foot against a Dubai-wide median near AED 17 for apartments. Off-plan service charges are set once the owners association budget is approved after handover.

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