City of Arabia
A woodland community in Wadi Al Safa, Dubai.
Life Style
Natural Living
Landmark
The planted Ghaf Woods quarter
Price starts atAED 1,190,000
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About City of Arabia
City of Arabia is a district in Wadi Al Safa, on the eastern side of Dubai, planned around a large belt of trees rather than a tight urban grid. The Ghaf Woods quarter, delivered by Majid Al Futtaim, places mid-rise apartment buildings among native ghaf and other planting, with walking trails, pocket parks, sports pitches and swimming pools set in the shade. The setting is quieter than Downtown or the Marina, but it is not remote: Global Village sits on the doorstep, and two of the emirate's main highways run along the rim. The district suits households that want greenery and outdoor space, and buyers who prefer a forest-style master plan to a high-density waterfront tower. Families, professionals and long-stay residents all use the same shared paths and parks.
Two arterial routes frame City of Arabia: the highway named for Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on one side and Emirates Road on the other, giving a direct run towards Downtown, Dubai Hills Estate and both airports. Inside the Ghaf Woods quarter, daily errands are meant to stay local. Ghaf Woods Mall is the on-site retail point for ordinary shopping, and Dubai British School stands close enough for a short school run. Global Village, the seasonal cultural and entertainment fair, is immediately beside the district and is the most familiar landmark for anyone approaching from the highway. For now the draw is the planted core, the nearby school and mall, and the easy reach of the rest of Dubai by road.
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Life among the trees
Daily life in City of Arabia is organised around the planted heart of Ghaf Woods. Paths thread between the buildings, and the broader community includes walking trails, parks, sports pitches, play areas for children and several pools set under the canopy. The architecture is mid-rise rather than supertall, so most homes look out over trees rather than a tight street wall. Evenings are quieter than in the older central districts, and weekends often involve the trails, the parks or a visit to Global Village next door. The climate still calls for shade and evening walks, which is why the tree cover is the main character of the place, not a decorative edge.
Homes coming to market
Off-plan apartments are the first homes coming to market in the Ghaf Woods quarter of City of Arabia, led by Majid Al Futtaim's Lyra, a ground-plus-twenty tower of one-bed and two-bed residences, some with private gardens, with handover marketed for May 2030. Prices for those apartments start from about AED 1,190,000. Buyers looking at the district can speak to Profound Properties about current releases and payment terms. Title and visa rules should be confirmed with official sources at the time of booking, as they can change.
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FAQ
Where is City of Arabia in Dubai?
City of Arabia is in Wadi Al Safa, on the eastern side of Dubai. The Ghaf Woods quarter, built by Majid Al Futtaim, sits inside the district and is the planted residential core. Global Village stands immediately beside it. The highway named for Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, together with Emirates Road, runs along the edges and links the area with Downtown, Dubai Hills Estate and both airports.
What is Ghaf Woods, and how does it relate to City of Arabia?
Ghaf Woods is the forest-style neighbourhood that forms part of City of Arabia. Mid-rise apartment buildings are set among native trees, with trails, parks, sports pitches and pools shared by residents. Majid Al Futtaim is delivering homes here, including Lyra. It is the part of the district that buyers will actually live in, rather than a separate town.
How do you reach City of Arabia?
City of Arabia is reached by road. The highway named for Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, together with Emirates Road, frames the district and provides a direct run towards Downtown, Dubai Hills Estate and both airports. There is no metro station inside the area today, so most residents will drive or use a taxi. Global Village, immediately next door, is the landmark most people use when giving directions.
What sits close to City of Arabia for daily life?
Inside City of Arabia, the Ghaf Woods quarter has an on-site mall for everyday shopping and Dubai British School close by. Global Village, the seasonal cultural fair, is immediately beside the district. Parks, trails, sports pitches and pools sit among the trees for daily use. Downtown and Dubai Hills Estate are a short drive away via the two highways that run along the rim.
What homes are for sale in City of Arabia, and from what price?
The first off-plan apartments coming to market in City of Arabia are in the Ghaf Woods quarter, including Majid Al Futtaim's Lyra, a ground-plus-twenty building of one-bed and two-bed apartments, some with gardens. Prices start from about AED 1,190,000, with handover marketed for May 2030. Profound Properties can talk buyers through current releases and payment terms.
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