MASTER REGIONNEW COMMUNITIESINLAND SCALE

Dubailand

Inland-scale Dubai. New supply, new pricing, new families.

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Multiple (Dubai Holding-led)

Master developer

2003

Declared

~270 km²

Land area

01 / The place

Dubai's largest masterplanned territory — a 270 km² inland zone covering theme parks, villas and emerging communities.

Dubailand is one of Dubai’s largest master-planned districts, originally launched in the early 2000s as a long-term residential, entertainment, and lifestyle destination.

Over time, the area has evolved into a major villa-dominated community zone, with strong alignment to the goals of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which focuses on increasing green spaces, developing family-oriented neighborhoods, and promoting sustainable suburban growth.

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Development Timeline
• Master concept launched in the early 2000s
• First residential communities delivered in the mid-to-late 2000s
• Major villa expansion accelerated after 2010
• Since 2020, development has shifted toward large-scale sustainable villa masterplans

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Major Established Communities

Arabian Ranches (I, II, III)

Developed by Emaar Properties — one of Dubai’s most successful villa master communities.

Villanova

Developed by Dubai Properties — townhouse-focused family community.

The Villa

Large standalone villa community with spacious plots.

Mudon

Established townhouse community with parks and amenities.

Falcon City of Wonders

Major themed residential development within Dubailand.

Dubai Residence Complex (DLRC)

The area is primarily a mid-rise apartment community and is not villa-based. It focuses on affordable to mid-range residential living, with strong rental demand.

DAMAC Hills (DAMAC Hills 1)

Developed by DAMAC Properties, this is a large villa and townhouse community built around the Trump International Golf Club Dubai. The area is known for its green spaces, parks, and family-oriented lifestyle within the Dubailand corridor.

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New Generation Projects (2020s Expansion)

These projects represent the next phase of Dubailand’s growth:

Ghaf Woods

Developed by Majid Al Futtaim — nature-focused residential community.

The Acres

Developed by Meraas — premium villa masterplan.

Athlon

Developed by Aldar Properties — wellness-oriented active living community.

Azizi Milan – City of Arabia

This project by Azizi Developments is a residential development in City of Arabia within Dubailand. It is planned as a modern apartment community close to major attractions like IMG Worlds of Adventure and the surrounding entertainment district.

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Key Attractions

IMG Worlds of Adventure

Major indoor theme park located within Dubailand.

Global Village

One of Dubai’s largest seasonal entertainment destinations.

Master developerMultiple (Dubai Holding-led)

Declared2003

Land area~270 km²

CharacterInland master region

Typical unit3–6 BR villas, 1–3 BR apartments

02 / Lifestyle

Four pillars that define daily life here.

Edited selection.
Not exhaustive.

01 / REGION

Master region

Dubailand is an umbrella zone — not a single community. Covers villa estates, apartment districts, theme parks and reserve land east of Al Khail.

02 / FAMILIES

Villa communities

DAMAC Hills, Arabian Ranches 2 & 3, Town Square, Reem, Mudon — large-format family villa communities sit within the Dubailand boundary.

03 / LEISURE

Theme park cluster

IMG Worlds of Adventure, Global Village, Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai Safari Park — the city’s leisure cluster sits inside Dubailand.

04 / GROWTH

Off-plan volume

The largest single source of new launches in Dubai by unit count. Pricing band sits well below coastal districts, with strong absorption from end-user families.

03 / Location

Inland Dubai, still filling in.

Dubailand was declared as a development zone in 2003 and has built out unevenly across the following two decades. Several sub-communities are fully delivered (Arabian Ranches, Mudon); others are mid-build (Town Square, DAMAC Hills 2); large tracts remain off-plan or undeveloped. The region is car-led with no metro service. The Etihad Rail alignment and future Blue Line metro extension are programmed but not yet operational.

Palm Jumeirah

4 min

Dubai Marina

5 min

DIFC & Downtown

18 min

Dubai Int. Airport

28 min

Al Maktoum Int.

35 min

04 / Available in this area

Currently representing in the district.

Updated weekly.
Off-market listings
on request.

— listings · all verified · priced in AED

No listings currently available in Dubailand.

- 05 / Private Introduction

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