May recorded 17 transactions across Tilal Al Ghaf, down from 21 in April. It was a quieter month by volume, though activity remained well spread across the community's core villa segments rather than concentrated in any single area. Volume was led by Aura Gardens with 5 sales, followed by Elan with 4, Harmony with 5 across its two phases, Alaya Gardens with 2, and Amara with 1. Pricing was mixed and should be read against relatively small sample sizes in several sub-communities. The ultra-premium tier — Alaya, Alaya Beach, Elysian Mansion, Serenity Mansion and Lanai Islands — recorded no transfers, consistent with prior months. The standout was an Alaya Gardens Retreat at AED 17M, reinforcing demand for larger, premium homes below the mansion bracket.
Transaction Volume
| Sub-Community | Sales | MoM Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Gardens | 5 | −29% |
| Harmony (Phases 1 & 2) | 5 | +25% |
| Elan | 4 | +33% |
| Alaya Gardens | 2 | +100% |
| Amara | 1 | −67% |
Aura & Aura Gardens
Aura Gardens was the most active sub-community in May, accounting for 5 of the 17 transactions, with liquidity at both the entry and upper ends of the range.
The 3BR average should be treated with caution — one lower-value transaction appears to have pulled it down, and the upper end at AED 4.14M is a more relevant indicator of standard pricing. Twin Villas offered a cleaner read, trading between AED 6.70M and AED 7.00M. Aura Gardens remains one of the most liquid areas in the community, supported by its price point, family-friendly layouts and relative accessibility.
Elan
Elan recorded 4 transactions, making it the second most active sub-community of the month, with activity split evenly between 3BR and 4BR homes.
The data points to continued liquidity among buyers looking for a completed, established entry point into Tilal Al Ghaf. As one of the earliest handed-over clusters, Elan continues to benefit from ready availability, a mature community feel and a more accessible price point than the larger villa communities.
Harmony
Harmony recorded 5 transactions across Phases 1 and 2, holding its position as Tilal Al Ghaf's primary completed end-user villa community.
The strongest data point was in Harmony 2, where two 4BR villas averaged AED 9.825M, with one reaching AED 10M — reinforcing the premium buyers will pay for completed family homes in well-positioned parts of the community. The Harmony 2 5BR sale at AED 7.50M sits below the wider market range and should be viewed as an outlier unless supported by further comparables.
Alaya & Alaya Gardens
The standout sale of the month was an Alaya Gardens Retreat at AED 17M — one of the strongest individual transactions in May.
The Retreat occupies an important position in the market: a larger, more elevated home than Harmony or Amara, while sitting below Alaya Beach, Elysian Mansion and Serenity Mansion. As handover moves closer, I expect Alaya Gardens to become increasingly relevant for buyers seeking size, quality and long-term value without stepping into the mansion bracket. Alaya itself recorded no transactions, consistent with limited availability and higher seller expectations.
Amara
Amara recorded one Twin Villa transaction at AED 7.90M — softer than April's average, but a single data point rather than a wider repricing.
Amara remains well positioned, offering modern layouts, strong internal space and a more accessible price point than completed Harmony stock and the larger premium communities. As handover approaches, I expect buyer focus to sharpen, particularly among end-users looking for newer product at a still-attractive price per sq ft.
Elysian Mansion, Serenity Mansion & Lanai Islands
The ultra-premium tier recorded no transactions in May, continuing the recent pattern of limited activity at the top of the community.
This should not be read as a lack of demand. The constraints remain access, construction progress, handover visibility and seller expectations. Buyer interest persists, but transactions are likely to stay selective until there is greater clarity on completion, views, landscaping and final delivery. Once buyers can properly assess the finished product, I expect activity in the mansion segment to become more visible.
Notable Sales
Key Takeaways
Volume softened — 17 deals, −19% MoM
A quieter month than April's 21 transactions, though activity stayed spread across several key sub-communities rather than concentrated in one area.
Aura Gardens led the market
5 of the 17 transactions. It remains one of the most liquid segments in Tilal Al Ghaf, supported by relative affordability, family-friendly layouts and broad buyer appeal.
Elan activity improved
4 transactions across both 3BR and 4BR configurations. As one of the earliest handed-over communities, it continues to attract buyers wanting a ready, established and accessible entry point.
Harmony held strong end-user demand
5 transactions across Phases 1 and 2. The most notable figures came from Harmony 2's 4BR segment, where two sales averaged AED 9.825M, including one at AED 10M.
Alaya Gardens delivered the month's standout
A Retreat transacted at AED 17M, reinforcing the appeal of larger, more premium homes below the ultra-prime mansion tier.
Amara — one deal, not a repricing
A single Twin Villa at AED 7.90M. Softer than April's average, but best read as one data point. The community remains well positioned ahead of handover.
The ultra-premium tier stayed quiet
No transactions across Alaya Beach, Elysian Mansion, Serenity Mansion or Lanai Islands — a reflection of access, timing and seller expectation rather than a lack of underlying interest.
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