On 14 April 2026, Dubai Properties awarded an AED 1.1 billion ($300 million) construction contract to Metac General Contracting Co. LLC for 850 townhouses in Villanova, Dubailand. The contract covers phases 1 and 2 of La Tilia, the newest residential cluster within the community.
The development includes 500 three-bedroom and 350 four-bedroom homes, available in G+1 and G+2 configurations. Phase 1 covers 410 units, with phase 2 adding the remaining 440 homes. Handover is targeted for Q3 2028, with prices starting from AED 2.69 million.
La Tilia continues Villanova's Mediterranean-style design, with open space between homes and landscaped buffers throughout. Community amenities include a beach lagoon, swimming pool, padel court, football field, multi-purpose courts, cycling and jogging tracks, children's play areas, and retail within the master development.
About Villanova
Villanova is a master development by Dubai Properties in Dubailand, located near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. Since its launch, the community has delivered 3,834 homes across sub-communities including Amaranta, La Quinta, La Rosa, and La Violeta. La Tilia is the newest phase.
The community is designed for family living, offering a Central Park, Sports Hub, children's playgrounds, swimming pools, and dedicated cycling, running, and walking tracks. Nearby schools include GEMS Metropole School (Motor City), The Aquila School, and Nord Anglia International School. Cityland Mall is around a 10-minute drive away.
Dubai Holding Real Estate CEO Khalid Al Malik noted that the contract reflects continued demand for family-focused communities, adding that the developer remains focused on "maintaining construction progress and delivering La Tilia to the standards our customers expect."
For current listings, transaction data, and DLD sales records in Villanova, see the Villanova area page.
