Lacina by Majid Al Futtaim: Apartments and Duplexes in Ghaf Woods
Majid Al Futtaim is the developer behind Lacina and the Ghaf Woods master-planned community in Dubai Land. Ghaf Woods takes its name from the UAE's national tree. Lacina is one of the residential phases within the larger community, and it sits early in its development timeline: bookings opened in December 2024 and construction started the same month.
The project offers apartments and duplexes. Sizes run from 1,111 sq ft for a one-bedroom up to 3,246 sq ft for a three-bedroom duplex. Prices across the apartment range start at AED 1.3 million and reach AED 3.6 million.
Where Ghaf Woods Fits in Dubai Land
Dubai Land sits in the interior of the emirate, positioned roughly midway between central Dubai and the corridors heading toward Al Maktoum International Airport. It is accessible from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). This is not a waterfront or tower district. The pull here is scale: larger footprints, lower density, and land costs that produce significantly more square footage per dirham than comparable locations in Downtown or Marina.
Commutes to Business Bay or Downtown run around 25 to 30 minutes by car. Dubai International Airport is a similar drive heading east. The tradeoff is fewer retail and hospitality options nearby compared to older, denser districts. Ghaf Woods is built with its own internal amenities and retail layer, which reduces that dependency for everyday needs during the community's growth phase.
What AED 1.3M to AED 3.6M Buys
The range spans three bedroom configurations, and the spread reflects genuine product differences rather than simple size premiums.
AED 1.3 million gets a one-bedroom apartment at 1,111 sq ft. This is a generous footprint for a one-bed, made possible by the lower land cost of the Dubai Land address.
AED 2.2 million buys a two-bedroom at 1,864 to 1,931 sq ft. That footprint suits a proper primary residence, with enough room for a home office or a second bedroom that does not feel compromised.
AED 3.6 million is the top of the apartment range: a three-bedroom at 2,332 sq ft. This suits families who prioritize living space.
Apartments and Duplexes
The project offers two product types: standard apartments and two-level duplexes.
Apartments are available in one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. Duplexes are three-bedroom and offer the largest footprints in the project, reaching 3,246 sq ft. The split-level format gives a physical separation of living and sleeping floors that a flat layout cannot replicate. If that distinction matters to your household, the duplex is the relevant option to evaluate.
Amenities
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Lifestyle | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool stands out. Dubai's summers make outdoor pools impractical for months at a time, and an indoor facility resolves that directly. The gymnasium and landscaped gardens round out the wellness offering. On-site restaurants within the community address a practical gap in the early years of a developing district, where external food options may still be limited.
The children's play area, combined with generous unit sizes and the duplex product, signals a family buyer profile rather than a short-let investor base.
Completion in December 2027
Construction started in December 2024. Handover is expected in December 2027, a build period of approximately three years. For a buyer entering now, the project is still early in its construction phase. The payment schedule distributes across that period rather than concentrating at the start or end, which gives buyers time to manage capital over the coming years.
Getting In for 10%
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 50% |
| At handover | 40% |
A 10% down payment keeps the initial cash commitment low. The construction phase carries 50% of the total, spread across the three-year build period. The final 40% falls at handover in December 2027, closing the full balance at the point of key collection.