La Tilia by Dubai Properties: Townhouses in Villanova
La Tilia is a townhouse community by Dubai Properties, located within the Villanova master development in Dubai. Booking opened in January 2025 and construction broke ground the same month. The project covers 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom townhouses across multiple layout configurations, giving buyers choice on size within each bedroom tier.
Living in Villanova
Villanova sits in Dubai's southeastern residential corridor, accessible via Emirates Road. It is a large, master-planned community, and La Tilia sits within that framework rather than as a standalone development. Buyers get access to a broader infrastructure network alongside the amenities within La Tilia itself.
The location suits buyers who prioritise space over centrality. Downtown Dubai is around 25 to 30 minutes by car. Dubai International Airport is in a similar range. The clusters of Academic City and Dubai Silicon Oasis are close by, making the area practical for residents working in the education and technology sectors.
The district draws families who want room to live. For investors, the townhouse format and family-oriented amenity mix point to long-term owner-occupiers as the core demand base, not short-term rentals.
AED 2.69M to AED 2.99M: What the Range Represents
The price spread at La Tilia is narrow. The entire range covers just AED 300,000, and the gap reflects bedroom count alone. This is not a project where floor level or view drives significant price differences within the same bedroom type.
3-bedroom townhouses start at AED 2,690,000. Two size variants carry that same starting price: Type 3B1 at 2,354 sq ft and Type 3B2 at 2,937 sq ft. The difference between them is almost 600 square feet for the same cost. A buyer choosing between the two is picking between a more compact unit and a substantially larger home at the same entry point. For families who will use every room, the 3B2 offers more space for the same investment.
4-bedroom townhouses start at AED 2,990,000. Type 4B1 covers 2,476 sq ft and Type 4B2 covers 3,158 sq ft. At the same starting price, the 4B2 delivers more square footage per dirham than the 4B1. Moving from the 3-bedroom to the 4-bedroom costs AED 300,000 more. That buys an extra bedroom and access to the project's largest floor plates, suited to families with growing space needs.
Amenities at La Tilia
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Fitness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Bicycle Track |
| Family | Children's Play Area, Pets Allowed, Beach Access |
| Security | CCTV |
Seven amenities serve the practical needs of family living. The gymnasium, indoor pool, and bicycle track support active households throughout the year. The bicycle track gives residents a dedicated circuit within the community. Beach access is included in the offering and adds a leisure dimension beyond the standard pool and gym combination. The children's play area and pets-allowed policy carry the family focus consistently. The overall set is built for daily use by long-term residents.
August 2028: Over Two Years to Handover
Construction started in January 2025 with expected completion in August 2028. The full build timeline is 3.5 years. From today, buyers are approximately 25 months from handover.
The project is in active construction. Over 18 months of the build period have already elapsed since the January 2025 groundbreaking. For off-plan buyers entering now, that active progress reduces some uncertainty relative to a project that has not yet broken ground. The fixed August 2028 date gives buyers a concrete endpoint for financial and relocation planning.
Getting In for 10%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| Handover | 40% |
A 10% down payment is required at signing. The 50% during construction stretches across approximately 3.5 years of build activity, keeping individual payments gradual. The 40% due at handover is the largest single payment in the schedule and falls in August 2028.