Tilal Al Ghaf vs DAMAC Hills

Updated October 2026

Tilal Al Ghaf and DAMAC Hills are both master communities in Dubailand built around a central amenity, but a different one: Tilal Al Ghaf, by Majid Al Futtaim, is built around Lagoon Al Ghaf, a swimmable lagoon with sandy beaches, while DAMAC Hills, by DAMAC, is built around the Trump International Golf Club. Both mix villas, townhouses and apartments with parks and sports facilities, and both are car-dependent with no metro nearby. Choose Tilal Al Ghaf for lagoon living; choose DAMAC Hills for golf-course living, often at a lower price point.

Tilal Al Ghaf

Tilal Al Ghaf area guide

DAMAC Hills

DAMAC Hills area guide

Tilal Al Ghaf and DAMAC Hills side by side

Compared	Tilal Al Ghaf	DAMAC Hills
What it is	A Majid Al Futtaim master community in Dubailand, built around a swimmable lagoon and delivered in phases	A DAMAC golf community in Dubailand, built around the Trump International Golf Club
Homes	Villas, townhouses and apartments	Villas, townhouses and apartments
Built around	Lagoon Al Ghaf, a swimmable lagoon with sandy beaches	An 18-hole championship golf course (Trump International Golf Club Dubai)
Public transport	No metro nearby; residents drive	No metro nearby; residents drive
On the doorstep	Beaches on the lagoon, parks, cycling trails and outdoor gyms, plus a school, nurseries and retail within the community	Parks, running tracks and sports courts; next to Arabian Ranches
Good for	Families, buyers wanting a resort-style villa community, long-term owner-occupiers	Families, golfers, buyers wanting a villa at a lower price point than central communities
Main drawbacks	Still being built in phases (completion expected around 2027); car-dependent; premium pricing for lagoon-front homes	Car-dependent; a 20–25 minute drive to Downtown Dubai; some phases are newer and still settling in

Key differences between Tilal Al Ghaf and DAMAC Hills

Central amenity: Tilal Al Ghaf is built around a swimmable lagoon with sandy beaches; DAMAC Hills is built around the Trump International Golf Club.
Developer and setting: Tilal Al Ghaf is by Majid Al Futtaim and is still being delivered in phases; DAMAC Hills is by DAMAC, next to Arabian Ranches.
Price: DAMAC Hills' guide describes it as a villa community at a lower price point than central areas; Tilal Al Ghaf carries premium pricing for lagoon-front homes.
Both are car-dependent Dubailand communities with villas, townhouses and apartments, parks and sports facilities, and no metro.

Which should you choose?

Choose Tilal Al Ghaf if…

You want a swimmable lagoon and beaches inside your community.
You want a resort-style villa community and don't mind that it's still being completed in phases.

Choose DAMAC Hills if…

You want golf-course living, with an 18-hole course running through the community.
You want a villa at a lower price point than central communities.

Before you sign a lease, check the rent against the DLD rental index, and read our guide to renting in Dubai.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilal Al Ghaf or DAMAC Hills better to live in?

It depends on the amenity you want. Tilal Al Ghaf is built around a swimmable lagoon with beaches; DAMAC Hills is built around the Trump International Golf Club. Both mix villas, townhouses and apartments in Dubailand and are car-dependent. Read our guides to each and compare the specific home before you decide.

What is each community built around?

Tilal Al Ghaf is built around Lagoon Al Ghaf, a swimmable lagoon with sandy beaches. DAMAC Hills is built around the Trump International Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course.

Do Tilal Al Ghaf and DAMAC Hills have a metro station?

No. Neither has a metro nearby; both are car-dependent communities in Dubailand.

Which is better for families?

Both list families among the people they suit. Tilal Al Ghaf has a lagoon, beaches, parks and a school and nurseries within the community; DAMAC Hills has parks, running tracks and sports courts around its golf course. Both offer villas and townhouses.

What are the downsides of living in Tilal Al Ghaf and DAMAC Hills?

Tilal Al Ghaf is still being built in phases, with completion expected around 2027, and lagoon-front homes are priced at a premium. DAMAC Hills is a 20–25 minute drive to Downtown Dubai, is car-dependent and has some newer phases still settling in.