Aura Tilal Al Ghaf: Completed Villas in a Lagoon Master Community
Aura is a villa development inside Tilal Al Ghaf, a master community built by Majid Al Futtaim. The project delivers one product type: villas. Construction began in November 2021, and the expected completion was August 30, 2024, a date now nearly two years in the past. Buyers looking at Aura today are almost certainly engaging with a completed project.
Tilal Al Ghaf: Space Over Proximity
Tilal Al Ghaf sits in the Al Qudra corridor of Dubailand, inland from the coast. Downtown Dubai is roughly 30 minutes away under normal traffic. Dubai Marina is approximately 40 minutes. The international airport sits in the other direction at a similar travel time.
This part of Dubai trades convenience for scale. Larger plots, family-oriented infrastructure, and a community built around a central lagoon rather than proximity to the urban core. The lagoon runs as a defining feature through the master plan, and the view of water in the amenity list reflects direct access from within the Aura cluster. The address hierarchy runs Dubai > Tilal Al Ghaf > Aura.
What AED 2.7M to AED 4.4M Gets You
Prices run from AED 2,717,101 to AED 4,384,000, a spread of roughly AED 1.67 million. Every unit is a villa, so this gap reflects real differences in configuration and floor area, not just position or floor level. A buyer at AED 2.7M is taking the more compact villa option, suited to a smaller household or a buy-to-let approach. At AED 4.4M, you are at the upper end of size and specification within the cluster, which suits a larger family or a buyer prioritising private outdoor and indoor space. Both ends access the same master community infrastructure and shared amenities.
Inside the Villa
The amenity list covers 29 items: per-villa private facilities alongside shared community infrastructure.
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Private (per villa) | Private pool, private gym, private jacuzzi, private garden, balcony |
| Interior | Maids room, built-in wardrobes, walk-in closet, study, kitchen appliances, central A/C, covered parking |
| Shared community | Shared pool, shared gym, shared spa, health club, children's pool, children's play area |
| Services | Concierge, maid service, security, lobby in building, restaurants |
| Other | View of water, view of landmark, barbecue area, pets allowed, Vastu-compliant |
Each villa includes its own pool, gym, and jacuzzi alongside the shared facilities. Residents have individual amenity space without relying on communal access. Pets are permitted, which broadens the potential tenant profile considerably. The Vastu-compliant designation addresses a specific buyer segment.
Where Things Stand on Handover
Construction started in November 2021. The expected completion was August 30, 2024. The development ran for approximately three years from construction start to its scheduled handover date. With that target now nearly two years in the past, this is not an off-plan opportunity. Buyers entering now are purchasing units in a project where construction has concluded.
Getting In for 10%
The payment plan was structured as follows:
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 45% |
| At handover | 5% |
| Post-handover | 40% |
10% down was a low entry point for a villa purchase. The 40% post-handover tranche is the largest share across the four stages, substantially more than the 5% due at handover. For buyers who entered off-plan in 2021 or 2022, post-handover payments are now active. The schedule front-loaded the financial commitment into the construction period while extending a significant obligation past the completion date.