This Prelaunch desk guide for buyers covers what Aldar has confirmed on Greenwoods near Dubai Silicon Oasis, what brokers report, and what is still unannounced — written for prelaunch.ae readers.
Last checked: 11 November 2026
The clear answer
Greenwoods by Aldar is the name brokers use for a new Aldar community near Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). Aldar has confirmed the project, its size and its build time, but it has not yet announced an official name, a price list or a handover date.
Aldar told investors the community will have about 7,000 townhouses and up to 5,000 apartments, with a value of AED 30 billion. It will be built in phases over 5 to 6 years, with a launch planned with Dubai Holding. Brokers report prices from about AED 3 million and a 55/45 payment plan. Treat those two points as early guidance, not final terms.
Some people search for “Greenwoods by Alda”. That is a spelling slip for Aldar. You are in the right place.
Quick facts
Confirmed by Aldar
- The community sits near Dubai Silicon Oasis.
- It will have about 7,000 townhouses and up to 5,000 apartments.
- The total project value is AED 30 billion.
- It will be built in phases over 5 to 6 years.
- It will launch with Dubai Holding. Aldar said “in the coming weeks” on 27 October 2026.
Reported by brokers, not confirmed
- Prices start from about AED 3 million.
- The payment plan is 10% at booking, 45% during construction and 45% at handover.
- Homes include 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses, 4 bedroom twin villas and standalone villas, plus apartments.
- The launch date is 7 December.
Not announced yet
- The official project name.
- The handover date.
- Final unit sizes and floor plans.
- The official price list.
- Freehold status.
Is “Greenwoods” the real name?
Not yet. Brokers use “Greenwoods by Aldar” in their marketing. Aldar’s own announcements and the news coverage of them do not use it. The name may change at launch, so read any page that calls it official with care. Three broker sites we checked say in their own small print that they are not run by Aldar.
Where is Greenwoods by Aldar?
The location is east Dubai, near Dubai Silicon Oasis and opposite the Nad Al Sheba side. One broker places the plot on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54), close to the Dubai Al Ain Road (E66).
Many pages say it is “in” DSO. Aldar says “near” DSO, so use “near”. Brokers also give rough drive times: about 5 minutes to DSO, 15 minutes to Dubai Outlet Mall and 25 minutes to Downtown Dubai. These are estimates, and traffic will change them.
One broker site calls Greenwoods a “coastal” community. DSO is inland, so ignore that claim.
What homes will you get?
Aldar says the first launch will focus on townhouses, with apartments too. Brokers add these early details, and Aldar has not confirmed them:
- 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses
- 4 bedroom twin villas
- Standalone villas, including 5 bedroom homes
- Apartments, with bedroom counts not released
One broker reports these sizes:
- A 3 bedroom townhouse sits on a plot of about 1,800 to 2,000 sq ft, with about 2,400 sq ft built up.
- A 4 bedroom townhouse sits on a plot of about 2,700 to 3,100 sq ft, with about 3,200 sq ft built up.
What will it cost?
No official price list exists yet. Brokers talk about these starting points:
- 3 bedroom townhouse: about AED 3 million
- 4 bedroom townhouse: about AED 4 million
Here is a quick check you can do yourself. One source mentions about AED 1,300 per sq ft. At that rate, a 2,400 sq ft home costs about AED 3.1 million and a 3,200 sq ft home about AED 4.2 million. Those numbers match the broker prices, so the early guidance is at least consistent. It is still guidance.
Plan for extra costs on top of the price. The Dubai Land Department registration fee is 4%. On a AED 3 million home, that is AED 120,000. Other fixed fees apply too.
The reported 55/45 payment plan, in plain words
Here is how the reported plan would work on a AED 3 million home:
- 10% at booking: AED 300,000
- 45% during construction: AED 1,350,000, paid in instalments
- 45% at handover: AED 1,350,000
The “55” is what you pay before handover, and the “45” is what you pay at handover. The big handover payment is the part many buyers forget. Decide early how you will fund it, and speak to your bank about what it allows before you sign.
When will it be ready?
Aldar has not announced a handover date. It says the whole community will take 5 to 6 years. One broker site estimates the first phase at late 2030 to mid 2031, but that is a guess. Your sale agreement will carry the binding date. Do not rely on any date from a brochure or a website.
What about the metro?
Reports say the Dubai Metro Blue Line is planned to open on 9 September 2029, with 14 stations. That is a plan, not a promise. No source we checked gives a station location or its distance from Greenwoods. If handover lands in late 2030 or later, do not assume you will have a metro nearby on day one.
Numbers that do not match
Different sources give different figures. Here is what we found:
- Home count: Aldar says up to 12,000 homes. Brokers say about 8,000. One broker says more than 7,000 townhouses and villas, with about 1,800 in the first launch.
- Land size: One source says about 4 million sq m. Another says about 8 million sq m.
- The February deal: The Aldar and Dubai Holding announcement in February 2026 mentioned about 14,000 homes across two plots, one in East Dubai and one at Palm Jebel Ali. Read our full report on that deal. Aldar’s October figures for this project are larger than that deal’s total would suggest, and nobody has explained why.
We will update this page when Aldar publishes official numbers.
Not the same as Damac Greenwoods
Three projects have a similar name. Do not mix them up:
- Damac Hills Greenwoods is a Damac townhouse project, and listings show it as sold out.
- Green Wood by Nakheel is a separate Nakheel project.
- Greenwood Royal by Leos is a separate Dubailand project.
This page covers only the Aldar community near Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Who should look at Greenwoods?
It may suit you if you:
- want a townhouse or villa in a master planned community
- can wait for a handover that is likely years away
- can fund a large payment at handover
- like buying from a developer with a track record
You may want to wait if you:
- need a home within two years
- want a confirmed price list before you decide
- plan to rely on a metro that has not opened
Aldar already builds in Dubai. See our guides to The Wilds Residences, Aldar Athlon Townhouses and Aldar Haven Townhouse to compare.
Questions to ask before you pay anything
- Is the price list official, and what is the exact booking amount?
- What is the handover date written in the sale agreement?
- Is the project registered with the Dubai Land Department?
- Do my payments go into a registered escrow account?
- Is the land freehold for my nationality?
- Which phase am I buying in, and when does that phase finish?
How to register your interest safely
Some broker sites say you can register with no deposit and no EOI. That may be true, but registering is not the same as buying. Never pay a “reservation fee” to a marketing website. Pay only through the developer’s official process and into the registered escrow account. Ask for the sale agreement and read it before you pay.
What to watch next
- The official launch date. Brokers report 7 December.
- The official project name.
- The price list and floor plans.
- The handover date in the sale agreement.
- Freehold status.
- The Blue Line opening date.
Register your interest with us through the form on this page and we will send you updates as Aldar confirms them.
Frequently asked questions
What is Greenwoods by Aldar?
It is the name brokers use for a new Aldar community near Dubai Silicon Oasis. Aldar has confirmed the project’s scale but has not announced an official name.
Is it “Greenwoods by Alda” or “Greenwoods by Aldar”?
The developer is Aldar. “Alda” is a common spelling mistake.
Where is Greenwoods by Aldar located?
It is in east Dubai, near Dubai Silicon Oasis and opposite the Nad Al Sheba side. Aldar says “near” DSO, not “in” DSO.
How much does Greenwoods by Aldar cost?
There is no official price list yet. Brokers report prices from about AED 3 million for a 3 bedroom townhouse and about AED 4 million for a 4 bedroom.
What is the payment plan?
Brokers report a 55/45 plan: 10% at booking, 45% during construction and 45% at handover. Aldar has not confirmed it.
When is handover?
Aldar has not announced a handover date. The whole community will take 5 to 6 years to build. The date will be in your sale agreement.
What homes will Greenwoods have?
Aldar says townhouses will lead the launch, with apartments too. Brokers add 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses, twin villas and standalone villas. None of that is confirmed.
Is it the same as Damac Greenwoods?
No. Damac Hills Greenwoods is a different project by a different developer.
Is it freehold?
Freehold status has not been confirmed. Ask Aldar directly before you buy.
Is there a metro nearby?
The Blue Line is planned to open on 9 September 2029, but no source gives a station location near Greenwoods. Do not rely on it.