Dubai’s villa map is expanding fast. Whole new communities are rising along Emirates Road, Expo Road, Al Ain Road and the coast, from mid-range townhouse neighbourhoods to an entire new palm island. If you are tracking ongoing villa projects in Dubai, this guide brings together the most notable new villa communities and launches in 2026, grouped by developer, with starting prices, payment plans and expected handover dates.
Use it as a map of what is coming, not a shopping list. Prices change between launch phases, handover dates often move, and the right project depends on your budget, timeline and appetite for risk.
Key takeaways
- The biggest new villa master plans include Emaar’s Grand Polo Club & Resort (about 6,660 villas and townhouses), The Oasis, Nakheel’s Palm Jebel Ali and Aldar’s Haven, Athlon and The Wilds.
- Most new launches use 80/20 or similar payment plans, with around 10% at booking and handovers mainly between 2027 and 2030.
- Entry-level new townhouses start around AED 1–2.5 million; new family villas typically range from AED 3.5–9 million; luxury launches start from about AED 9 million and go far higher.
- Villas and townhouses make up only about a fifth of Dubai’s planned 2026 supply, which is why analysts expect villas to hold value better than apartments.
- Always confirm the project’s DLD registration, escrow account and latest prices directly with the developer.
Why so many new villa communities?
Demand for villas surged after 2020, as families moved from apartments to homes with gardens and international buyers arrived in large numbers. Villa values roughly tripled between 2020 and the end of 2025, according to ValuStrat. Developers have responded with a wave of new master-planned communities, mostly on large plots of land along Dubai’s outer ring roads, where space for low-rise housing is still available.
Even so, villas remain a small share of new supply. ValuStrat estimates that villas and townhouses make up only about 19% of the residential units scheduled for completion in 2026, with apartments making up the rest. This imbalance is one reason why analysts, including S&P Global Ratings, expect villa prices to be more resilient than apartment prices during the 2026 slowdown.
Emaar villa projects in Dubai
Emaar is the largest developer of villa communities in Dubai, and several of its new master plans are among the biggest launches of recent years.
Grand Polo Club & Resort
Location: Dubai Investment Park 2, at the junction of Expo Road (E77) and Emirates Road (E611), about 5–10 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport
Scale: about 60 million sq ft, roughly 6,660 villas and townhouses in 22 clusters
Payment plan: 80/20 (10% at booking, 70% during construction, 20% at handover)
Handover: mainly 2029
Built around three championship polo fields, stables, a riding school and a large clubhouse with a rooftop infinity pool, Grand Polo Club & Resort is Emaar’s most ambitious equestrian community. Launched clusters so far include:
| Cluster | Home type | Size (sq ft) | Starting price (AED) | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equiterra | 3–4 bed townhouses | ~2,175–2,467 | ~3.6M | Aug 2029 |
| Selvara | 3–5 bed villas | ~2,948–5,115 | ~5.67M | 2028–2029 |
| Chevalia Fields | 4–5 bed villas | ~4,166–5,873 | ~7.34M | Apr 2029 |
| Chevalia Estate 2 | 4–5 bed villas | ~4,168–8,635 | ~7.88M | Q2 2029 |
| Equestrian Villas | 5 bed villas | ~8,600 | ~19.9M | TBC |
The Oasis
Location: off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, near Dubailand
Home types: luxury villas and mansions around lagoons and waterways
The Oasis is Emaar’s premium waterside villa community. Recent launches include Palmiera 2, with 4-bedroom villas from around AED 9.2 million on a 10/80/10 payment plan and handover planned for mid-2028, and Marèva 2, with villas from around AED 13.8 million.
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
A newer Emaar community focused on wellness and outdoor living, with one of the largest numbers of new 3-bedroom villa listings in Dubai. Its Salva cluster offers 3- to 5-bedroom villas, with 3-bedroom homes listed at around AED 6.7–6.9 million, on a 10/75/15 payment plan with handover planned for Q3 2030.
The Valley
On the Dubai–Al Ain Road, The Valley continues to release new phases of townhouses and twin villas, with recent phases starting from around AED 3.1 million for townhouses and around AED 3.5 million for twin villas. Earlier phases are already completed and occupied, which makes it easier to judge the finished product.
Emaar South and Dubai Hills Estate
Emaar South, near Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City, continues to add townhouse clusters such as Greenway, with handover planned around 2028. In Dubai Hills Estate, newer villa clusters such as Park Gate Villas (from around AED 10.4 million) and the branded Address Villas Hillcrest (from around AED 23 million) target the luxury end of the market.
Nakheel: Palm Jebel Ali
Location: off the coast near Jebel Ali, between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Scale: about twice the size of Palm Jumeirah, with 16 fronds and more than 90 km of new coastline
Home types: 5- and 6-bedroom Beach Collection villas, 7-bedroom Coral Collection villas, signature villas and beachfront plots
Palm Jebel Ali is the largest new villa project in Dubai. Land reclamation for the trunk and main fronds is reported complete, and in April 2026 Nakheel awarded about AED 3.5 billion in contracts to build more than 540 villas across six fronds. Early 2026 pricing started from around AED 18 million for 5-bedroom villas, with 7-bedroom villas from roughly AED 29–43 million. Infrastructure is targeted for completion by the end of 2026, first villa handovers from late 2027 into 2028, and full build-out continuing into the 2030s.
Aldar villa projects in Dubai
Abu Dhabi’s largest developer has entered Dubai with three villa communities in the wider Dubailand area.
- Haven by Aldar: a wellness-themed community with Park Haven townhouses (3–4 bedrooms), Serene villas (3–5 bedrooms) and Elite Haven premium villas (4–6 bedrooms). At launch in 2023, townhouses started from around AED 2.5 million and villas from AED 3.5 million, with 60/40 and 70/30 payment plans. Handover is planned for Q3 2027.
- Athlon by Aldar: an active-lifestyle community with sports and fitness facilities, offering 3–4 bedroom townhouses and 3–6 bedroom villas. It launched in 2024 from around AED 2.8 million.
- The Wilds: a nature-focused community along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, opposite Global Village, with 3–5 bedroom villas and a limited collection of 5–6 bedroom mansions. Clusters include Cassia Villas, Ravenna Residences and Moringa Mansions.
Aldar has also signalled further Dubai projects, including a mixed community on the D54 corridor near Nad Al Sheba and a waterfront project on Palm Jebel Ali.
DAMAC villa projects
- DAMAC Lagoons: Mediterranean-themed townhouse and villa clusters, such as Malta, Santorini and Portofino, built around lagoons. Townhouses start from around AED 1.75 million. Early clusters have been handed over and are already renting.
- DAMAC Islands 2 (Dubailand): island-themed townhouses and villas, with 4-bedroom townhouses from around AED 2.75 million, a 20/55/25 payment plan and handover planned for Q3 2029.
- DAMAC Sun City: townhouses from around AED 2.25 million for 4 bedrooms and AED 3 million for 5 bedrooms.
Other notable new villa projects
- Tilal Al Ghaf (Majid Al Futtaim): the lagoon community continues to release new phases, including Alaya villas from around AED 6.8 million and Alaya Gardens from around AED 8.5 million.
- Nad Al Sheba Gardens (Meraas): townhouses and villas near Meydan from around AED 6.15 million, on an 80/20 plan with handover planned for Q2 2029.
- Pinewood Estate Homes (Wasl, Jumeirah Golf Estates): from around AED 6.1 million, with a 10/70/20 plan and handover planned for Q4 2028.
- La Tilia, Villanova (Dubai Properties): the final Villanova cluster, with 3- and 4-bedroom homes reselling off-plan at around AED 3.2–3.7 million and handover expected around 2028.
- Reportage Hills and Reportage Village (Dubailand): townhouses from around AED 1.0–1.2 million for compact units and around AED 2.8 million for family homes, with handovers planned for 2027–2028.
- Verdana (Dubai Investment Park): compact 1- and 2-bedroom townhouses, with resale contracts from around AED 800,000 and handovers starting from late 2026.
New villa projects compared
| Project | Developer | Area | From (AED) | Typical plan | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdana | — | Dubai Investment Park | ~0.8M (resale) | — | From late 2026 |
| Reportage Village | Reportage | Dubailand | ~1.0–1.2M | 80/20 | ~Q4 2027 |
| DAMAC Lagoons | DAMAC | Dubailand | ~1.75M | Varies | Phased, some completed |
| DAMAC Sun City | DAMAC | Dubailand | ~2.25M | Varies | Phased |
| Haven | Aldar | Dubailand | ~2.5M (launch) | 60/40, 70/30 | Q3 2027 |
| DAMAC Islands 2 | DAMAC | Dubailand | ~2.75M | 20/55/25 | Q3 2029 |
| Reportage Hills | Reportage | Dubailand | ~2.77M | Flexible | Q4 2028 |
| Athlon | Aldar | Dubailand | ~2.8M (launch) | — | — |
| The Valley (new phases) | Emaar | Al Ain Road | ~3.1M | 80/20 | Phased |
| La Tilia, Villanova | Dubai Properties | Dubailand | ~3.2M (resale) | — | ~2028 |
| Grand Polo Club & Resort | Emaar | DIP 2 | ~3.6M | 10/70/20 | 2029 |
| Pinewood Estate Homes | Wasl | Jumeirah Golf Estates | ~6.1M | 10/70/20 | Q4 2028 |
| The Heights (Salva) | Emaar | — | ~6.7M | 10/75/15 | Q3 2030 |
| Nad Al Sheba Gardens | Meraas | Near Meydan | ~6.15M | 80/20 | Q2 2029 |
| Alaya, Tilal Al Ghaf | Majid Al Futtaim | Al Qudra Road | ~6.8M | — | — |
| Palmiera 2, The Oasis | Emaar | The Oasis | ~9.2M | 10/80/10 | Mid-2028 |
| Park Gate Villas | Emaar | Dubai Hills Estate | ~10.4M | — | — |
| Palm Jebel Ali | Nakheel | Jebel Ali coast | ~18M | — | From late 2027–2028 |
| Address Villas Hillcrest | Emaar | Dubai Hills Estate | ~23M | — | — |
Starting prices and plans as reported by developers and market sources in 2025–2026. Launch prices may have changed in later phases. “—” means not confirmed by our sources.
Where Dubai’s new villa communities are growing
- Dubailand and Al Qudra: the largest concentration of new villa communities, including The Oasis, Haven, Athlon, The Wilds, DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Islands, Reportage and the last phases of Villanova and Tilal Al Ghaf.
- Dubai South and the new airport corridor: Grand Polo Club & Resort, Emaar South and other communities near Al Maktoum International Airport, where long-term growth depends on the airport’s planned expansion.
- Al Ain Road: The Valley and nearby communities.
- Meydan and Nad Al Sheba: newer premium communities close to the city centre.
- The coast: Palm Jebel Ali, the largest new waterfront villa project.
How to evaluate a new villa project
- Developer track record: look at completed projects, their delivery dates and the quality of finished homes.
- DLD registration and escrow: confirm both, and make payments only into the project escrow account.
- What already exists: roads, schools, retail and jobs nearby today matter more than plans for the future.
- Total supply nearby: thousands of similar homes handing over at the same time can hold back rents and resale prices.
- Payment plan and handover payment: make sure you can fund every instalment, including the final payment, even if bank valuations come in lower than expected.
- Realistic timeline: assume possible delays and check the grace period and compensation terms in the sales agreement.
- Price versus completed homes nearby: compare launch prices with resale prices in finished communities of similar quality.
Frequently asked questions
What are the new villa projects in Dubai in 2026?
Major projects include Emaar’s Grand Polo Club & Resort, The Oasis and The Heights Country Club, Nakheel’s Palm Jebel Ali, Aldar’s Haven, Athlon and The Wilds, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC Islands 2, Meraas’ Nad Al Sheba Gardens, new phases of Tilal Al Ghaf and the final La Tilia cluster in Villanova.
What are the latest Emaar villa projects in Dubai?
Recent Emaar villa launches include Grand Polo Club & Resort in Dubai Investment Park 2, Palmiera 2 and Marèva 2 at The Oasis, Salva at The Heights Country Club, new phases of The Valley and Emaar South, and Park Gate Villas and Address Villas Hillcrest in Dubai Hills Estate.
What is the cheapest new villa project in Dubai?
Compact new townhouses in Dubai Investment Park and Dubailand start from around AED 0.8–1.2 million. Family-size new townhouses typically start from around AED 1.75–2.8 million in DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Sun City and Dubailand projects such as Reportage Hills.
When will Palm Jebel Ali villas be ready?
Nakheel’s infrastructure is targeted for completion by the end of 2026, with first villa handovers expected from late 2027 into 2028 and full build-out continuing into the 2030s. Timelines are targets and may change.
Which new villa communities are best for families?
Families often look at Grand Polo Club & Resort, The Valley, Haven, Athlon, Tilal Al Ghaf and the final phases of Villanova, which combine large parks, schools nearby or planned, and family-sized homes. Check the timeline for schools and retail before you buy.
Is it better to buy in a new villa community or an established one?
New communities offer modern homes, payment plans and sometimes lower entry prices, but carry construction and delivery risk and may lack facilities for the first few years. Established communities offer certainty, greenery and immediate rental income, but homes are older and usually cost more per square foot in prime locations.
How long does it take for new villa projects in Dubai to be completed?
Most new villa projects launched in 2025–2026 have planned handovers between 2027 and 2030, typically two to four years after launch. Delays of several months are common, and most contracts allow a grace period.
Data sources: Real Estate Club Dubai guides to Grand Polo Club & Resort (June 2026) and Palm Jebel Ali (2026); Casttio Emaar new projects guide (April 2026); DubaiHaus Aldar projects guide (August 2026); Driven Properties off-plan projects guide (October 2026); Siraj Sultanli townhouse projects guide (2026); Bayut Dubai Hills Estate data (October 2026); Villanova resale data (July 2026); ValuStrat 2026 outlook; S&P Global Ratings. Prices, plans and dates are as reported by developers and market sources and may have changed.
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