MARKETS · AUGUST 7 · 5 MIN
Major Mixed-Use Development Announced in Dubai South Near New Al Maktoum Airport (DWC)
Dubai South and Majid Al Futtaim Announce Mixed-Use Community Near Al Maktoum Airport
Developer · Master Portfolio
Majid Al Futtaim
Major UAE holding group since 1992 — 6 residential projects across Tilal Al Ghaf and Ghaf Woods, handover 2022–2029.
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Who Majid Al Futtaim is, in 30 seconds.
Majid Al Futtaim Group is a large Arab holding company that was established in 1992 and is based in Dubai. It consists of 4 specialised firms: MAF Ventures, MAF Properties, MAF Retail and MAF Trust. Majid Al Futtaim, one of the most powerful billionaires in the world, is the founder and president of this company.
Majid Al Futtaim Group specialises in the development, construction, ownership and management of large shopping centres in various countries including Cairo in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Some of the largest shopping centres in the United Arab Emirates include Mirdif City Centre and Mall of the Emirates. A further 13 sites are under construction or have been completed and are located in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Cairo, Oman, Lebanon and Bahrain.
In addition, Majid Al Futtaim Group is developing integrated communities, offering the concept of living, leisure and working in one place. These communities include premium residential properties, commercial and retail spaces, various cafes, restaurants, cinemas and marinas.
Majid Al Futtaim has a licence for the Carrefour brand (hypermarkets and supermarkets) and is successfully operating in the Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa markets. The holding company operates Magic Planet family entertainment centre, City Center shopping centre and VOX Cinemas.
The main goal of Majid Al Futtaim, according to its founder, is to provide people with pleasure and a unique experience in the field of shopping, cooking, recreation, travel and in life in general.
ACTIVE OFF-PLAN · 7 PROJECTS
Currently building.
WADI AL SAFA 4 · DUBAI
Majid Al Futtaim
GHAF WOODS DISTRIKT 3
Handover · 3Q 2029
From AED 2.90MFrom $791KFrom €692K
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WADI AL SAFA 4 · DUBAI
Majid Al Futtaim
GHAF WOODS DISTRIKT 2
Handover · 3Q 2029
From AED 2.93MFrom $799KFrom €699K
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WADI AL SAFA 4 · DUBAI
Majid Al Futtaim
CILIA AT GHAF WOODS
From AED 1.60MFrom $436KFrom €381K
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WADI AL SAFA 4 · DUBAI
Majid Al Futtaim
GHAF WOODS DISTRIKT 4
Handover · 3Q 2029
From AED 1.79MFrom $489KFrom €427K
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TILAL AL GHAF · DUBAI
Majid Al Futtaim
ELAN
Handover · 4Q 2022
From AED 4.15MFrom $1.13MFrom €988K
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WADI AL SAFA 4 · DUBAI
Majid Al Futtaim
GHAF WOODS CAPRIA
Handover · 2Q 2029
From AED 1.76MFrom $479KFrom €419K
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WADI AL SAFA 4 · DUBAI
Majid Al Futtaim
GHAF WOODS DISTRIKT 1
Handover · 3Q 2029
From AED 2.78MFrom $758KFrom €663K
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FAQ · about Majid Al Futtaim
Buyer questions about Majid Al Futtaim.
When was Majid Al Futtaim Group established?
Majid Al Futtaim Group was established in 1992.Which communities does Majid Al Futtaim develop residential projects in?
Our tracked projects are in Tilal Al Ghaf and Wadi Al Safa 4 (Ghaf Woods), both in Dubai.What is Ghaf Woods?
Ghaf Woods is a residential masterplan development by Majid Al Futtaim in Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubai. Our tracked projects there include Ghaf Woods Distrikt 3, Distrikt 4, Capria, Cilia and Lacina Residence, with the three Distrikt/Capria projects targeting 2029 handover.Does Majid Al Futtaim have a recent delivery record in residential?
Yes. Elan at Tilal Al Ghaf recorded a 2022 handover, providing a recent delivery reference.How many Majid Al Futtaim projects are tracked on uae-prop.com?
We currently track six Majid Al Futtaim projects across Tilal Al Ghaf and Ghaf Woods.
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