One With Nature: Dubai’s Newest Forest-Living Community

Ghaf Woods by Majid Al Futtaim is redefining sustainable living, promising the best of unfiltered nature

If you’ve ever wanted to feel the earth, sky, water and nature envelope your senses and surround you from dusk until dawn, Majid Al Futtaim’s forest-living community is the ideal place for you to reside.

Ghaf Woods is a first-of-its-kind development presenting eco-friendly and sustainable living, with the goal of redefining apartment living. “This launch represents a re-founding moment for us to create something never seen before and offer residents a truly unique experience, reconfirming our position as the lifestyle pioneers in the region,” said Ahmed El Shamy, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, at the launch of the first development phase earlier this year. With more than 1,000 units sold, the Ghaf Woods community is attracting attention from those aspiring to be at one with nature. Set to be revealed in a total of eight phases until 2031, the 738,000 square metres of property will welcome residents and investors to explore the benefits of a true forest ecosystem, integrated into the natural surroundings.

Flanked by Global Village and IMG World, the community – situated on the E311 highway – has a lot to offer, incorporating unfiltered lush woodland, 20 bird species and flora inspired by the desert, including the iconic Ghaf tree. Along the meandering walkways that connect residents in five minutes to every corner of the community, there are two distinct developments – Cilia and Serra, which both include one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with penthouses overlooking the forest.

Conceived by Majid Al Futtaim to offer residents uncluttered living and proximity to essential activities, Ghaf Woods is a premium development that presents 15 square metres of open space per resident, which is 40 per cent above the WHO standards, boasts 35,000 trees and produces 20 per cent cleaner air due to its sustainable water capturing and treatment strategy. The community has a five-degree cooler clime compared to the rest of the city, and residents are in for a year-round treat as the landscape design improves biodiversity and liveability.

Ghaf Woods elevates conscious luxury living with each detail for those seeking peak health and wellness from nature, in nature. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors, each unit is flooded with natural sunlight. A cycling trail runs around the 11 clusters, with community offerings – mosque, school, Distrikt lifestyle centre, skate park and sport courts – in easy reach, creating a holistic experience set to transform the way of life.

Phase two is on the horizon, promising more of the serene living that has captivated residents. With its nature first design, Ghaf Woods is set to redefine living in Dubai once again. ghafwoods.com

Images Courtesy Of Majid Al Futtaim

From Harper’s Bazaar Interiors’ Autumn/Winter 2024 issue