# When is the Alaya handover date?

URL: https://www.dxbrealtor.ai/answers/alaya-handover-date/
Topic: Handover date
Updated: 2026-10-06

## Short answer

Alaya's registered completion date with the Dubai Land Department was 20 July 2026, against Majid Al Futtaim's own target of early 2026. The last published DLD inspection, on 14 August 2026, recorded 91.45%, and the register status changed to finished on 30 September 2026. Handovers to owners were under way in September 2026, but Alaya Gardens, a separate release, carries its own Q3 2026 date.

## Key figures

- Registered completion date (DLD): 20 Jul 2026 (DLD project 2322, via Mitchells Commercial Realty)
- Latest construction progress: 91.45%; status finished (DLD inspection, 14 Aug 2026; status changed 30 Sep 2026)
- Developer's stated date: Early 2026 (Majid Al Futtaim, 22 Jan 2024)
- Alaya Gardens portal date: Q3 2026, from Q4 2025 (Data Habibi)

## Alaya handover date: the latest position

Alaya, the grand villa cluster in [Tilal Al Ghaf](/projects/tilal-al-ghaf/), had a registered completion date of 20 July 2026 with the Dubai Land Department. Its register status changed to finished on 30 September 2026, and Mitchells Commercial Realty's copy of the register listed it as completed on 4 October 2026. Prices, sizes and the payment plan are on the [Alaya](/projects/alaya/) page.

The last published DLD inspection, on 14 August 2026, recorded 91.45%, so the percentage on file predates the status change. On site, handovers started in the third quarter: an agent's update on 4 September 2026 described Alaya North as in its handover phase with owners beginning to receive homes, and a moving company had said in April 2026 that handovers would start mid-year and run into early 2027.

## Alaya handover date by building

| Release | Construction progress (DLD, date) | Registered completion date | Developer or portal date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaya (DLD 2322, 45 homes registered) | 91.45%, 14 Aug 2026; status finished 30 Sep 2026 | 20 Jul 2026 | Early 2026 (Majid Al Futtaim, Jan 2024); Q3 2026 (Belcato) |
| Alaya Gardens (235 villas) | 91% (Data Habibi, undated) | Not published | Q3 2026, moved from Q4 2025 (Data Habibi) |

DLD holds the original Alaya as a single project, so its villas share one status. The register counts 45 homes (8 four bedroom, 29 five bedroom, 8 six bedroom), while Majid Al Futtaim announced 130 villas in November 2021 and again in January 2024. Alaya Gardens, launched later with 16 to 23 metre plot widths, is tracked separately.

## How the Alaya handover date has changed

| Date | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2021 | Alaya launched: 130 grand villas on 200,000 sq m | Majid Al Futtaim via Zawya |
| 31 Mar 2022 | Project start on the DLD register | DLD via Mitchells |
| 22 Jan 2024 | UNEC appointed; 26 month build for an early 2026 handover | Majid Al Futtaim |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Developer says buyer notices on supply chains do not change timelines | Gulf News |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Registered completion date | DLD register |
| 14 Aug 2026 | DLD inspection records 91.45% | DLD via Mitchells |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Agent reports Alaya North in handover phase | LinkedIn |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Register status changes to finished | dubaihandover.com |

The move from the developer's early 2026 target to a July 2026 registered date and a September status change is about six to nine months. Data Habibi records a nine month move for Alaya Gardens, from Q4 2025 to Q3 2026.

## What the Alaya handover date means for payments

Handover starts the clock on the post-handover plan. The launch terms were 10% at reservation, 10% two months later, 5% every four months during construction, 5% on handover and then 10% every six months for two years (Dubai Immo; Belcato). On a villa at the AED 6.8 million entry price, AED 340,000 falls due at handover and AED 680,000 every six months after, for a total of AED 2.72 million over two years.

## What to check before relying on the Alaya date

1. **Whether the villa is in Alaya or Alaya Gardens.** The finished status applies to DLD project 2322; Alaya Gardens is listed separately.
2. **The handover notice date in writing.** Post-handover instalments are timed from it, so it sets when the first 10% falls due.
3. **The snagging window before signing.** Handovers are rolling, and defects listed before acceptance are fixed by the developer at its cost (Handover Heroes, 8 Sep 2026).
4. **For a resale, the developer balance outstanding**, since up to 40% of the original price may still be payable after handover.

## Frequently asked

### Is Alaya finished?

On the DLD register, yes. Project 2322's status changed to finished on 30 September 2026 (dubaihandover.com) and was listed as completed on 4 October 2026 (Mitchells Commercial Realty). The last published inspection, on 14 August 2026, recorded 91.45%.

### Has Alaya been handed over?

Handovers have started. An agent's update on 4 September 2026 described Alaya North as in its handover phase, with snagging under way and owners beginning to receive homes. Majid Al Futtaim has not published a completion announcement.

### Was the Alaya handover date delayed?

Against the developer's target, yes. Majid Al Futtaim gave early 2026 in January 2024, and the registered completion date was 20 July 2026. The status changed to finished about ten weeks after that date.

### When will Alaya Gardens be handed over?

Data Habibi lists Alaya Gardens for Q3 2026, moved from an original Q4 2025, at 91% built. It is a separate release of 235 villas from the original Alaya.

## Sources

- Mitchells Commercial Realty, Alaya DLD registry, registry as at 4 Oct 2026: https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/off-plan/alaya
- Dubai Handover, Alaya (DLD register, daily), status as at 1 Oct 2026: https://dubaihandover.com/projects/2322-alaya
- Zawya, Majid Al Futtaim introduces Alaya, 24 Nov 2021: https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/majid-al-futtaim-introduces-alaya-and-sets-the-tone-for-astonishing-spaces-brarlins
- Majid Al Futtaim (Tilal Al Ghaf), breaks ground across two key projects at Tilal Al Ghaf, 22 Jan 2024: https://www.tilalalghaf.com/en/blogs/majid-al-futtaim-breaks-ground-across-two-key-projects-at-its-flagship-destination,-tilal-al-ghaf
- Data Habibi, Alaya Gardens, accessed 6 Oct 2026: https://datahabibi.ae/dubai/new-projects/alaya-gardens
- Dubai Immo, Tilal Al Ghaf Alaya prices and payment plan, accessed 6 Oct 2026: https://dubai-immo.com/en/properties/tilal-al-ghaf-alaya/
- Belcato, Alaya Tilal Al Ghaf, accessed 6 Oct 2026: https://belcato.com/en/off-plan/project/alaya
- LinkedIn, Tilal Al Ghaf handover update (agent post), 4 Sep 2026: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vjexp_tilalalghaf-dubairealestate-dubaiproperty-activity-7501492523853324288-JnrN
- Handover Heroes, Alaya Tilal Al Ghaf snagging guide, 8 Sep 2026: https://handoverheroes.ae/alaya-tilal-al-ghaf-snagging/
- SAMA Movers, moving to Alaya and Elysian Mansions, 21 Apr 2026: https://samadubaimovers.com/blog/moving-to-alaya-elysian-tilal-al-ghaf-guide
- Gulf News, Majid Al Futtaim clarifies Tilal Al Ghaf handover timelines after buyer notices, 12 Jun 2026: https://gulfnews.com/business/property/majid-al-futtaim-clarifies-tilal-al-ghaf-handover-timelines-after-buyer-notices-1.500572160