# When is the La Tilia at Villanova handover date?

URL: https://www.dxbrealtor.ai/answers/la-tilia-at-villanova-handover-date/
Topic: Handover date
Updated: 2026-10-11

## Short answer

La Tilia at Villanova has a registered completion date of 21 August 2028 for both of its DLD phases, and Dubai Properties gives Q3 2028. At the DLD inspections on 5 October 2026, Phase 1 was 13.75% complete and Phase 2 was 10.57% complete. Progress sped up from about 5% in June 2026, but both phases still need close to 90 points in 22 months.

## Key figures

- Registered completion date (DLD): 21 Aug 2028 (Phases 1 and 2, DLD register via Continental Club)
- Latest construction progress, Phase 1: 13.75% (DLD inspection, 5 Oct 2026)
- Latest construction progress, Phase 2: 10.57% (DLD inspection, 5 Oct 2026)
- Developer's stated date: Q3 2028 (Dubai Properties via Property Finder, unchanged since launch)

## La Tilia at Villanova handover date: the latest position

La Tilia at Villanova is due for handover in Q3 2028. Both of its DLD phases carry a registered completion date of 21 August 2028, and Dubai Properties has given Q3 2028 since the January 2025 launch. Full project details are on the [La Tilia at Villanova](/projects/la-tilia-at-villanova/) page.

The DLD inspections on 5 October 2026 put Phase 1 at 13.75% complete and Phase 2 at 10.57%. Both phases moved faster after June 2026, but each still needs close to 90 points of progress in the 22 months left to the registered date.

## La Tilia at Villanova handover date by phase

| Phase | Construction progress (DLD, date) | Registered completion date | Developer or portal date |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tilia At Villanova Phase 1 (project 3455, 410 townhouses) | 13.75% (5 October 2026) | 21 August 2028 | Q3 2028 (Property Finder) |
| La Tilia At Villanova Phase 2 (project 3456, 440 townhouses) | 10.57% (5 October 2026) | 21 August 2028 | Q3 2028 (Property Finder) |

Each phase holds only 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses on G+1 or G+2 floors. Phase 1 includes 24 frozen units and Phase 2 includes 42, held back from sale (DLD register descriptions via Mitchells, 4 October 2026). Both phases share one escrow bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, but have separate escrow accounts.

## How the La Tilia at Villanova handover date has changed

- **7 and 8 January 2025:** first sales registered at DLD in both phases (Mitchells).
- **January 2025:** Dubai Properties launches La Tilia with a Q3 2028 delivery date and townhouses from AED 2.69 million (DirectDXB; Property Finder).
- **21 January 2025:** registered construction start for both phases, with a registered completion date of 21 August 2028.
- **29 June 2026:** DLD inspections record Phase 1 at 5.02% and Phase 2 at 5.35% (Mitchells).
- **5 October 2026:** DLD inspections record Phase 1 at 13.75% and Phase 2 at 10.57%. The registered date stays at 21 August 2028.

The developer's date has not changed since launch. Some broker pages show 30 September 2028, the end of the same quarter.

## What the La Tilia at Villanova handover date means for payments

The launch plan is 10% at booking, 50% in six instalments during construction and 40% on handover (Property Finder; DirectDXB, 4 October 2026). On a 3 bedroom at the launch price of AED 2.69 million, about AED 1.08 million falls due at handover. On a 4 bedroom at AED 2.99 million, it is about AED 1.2 million. If completion moves, the handover payment moves with it. No post-handover plan has been published.

## What to check before relying on the La Tilia at Villanova date

1. **Which phase the townhouse is in.** The phases are separate DLD projects and Phase 2 was 3.18 points behind Phase 1 in October 2026.
2. **The completion date in the SPA**, compared with the registered date of 21 August 2028.
3. **The unit's status on the DLD register**, since 66 townhouses across the two phases are recorded as frozen units.
4. **The pace at the next inspections.** Phase 1 added 8.73 points between 29 June and 5 October 2026, about 2.7 points a month. Finishing by 21 August 2028 needs about 3.8 points a month.

## Frequently asked

### Is La Tilia at Villanova finished?

No. At the DLD inspections on 5 October 2026, Phase 1 was 13.75% complete and Phase 2 was 10.57% complete (DLD register via Continental Club).

### What is the La Tilia completion date?

Both DLD phases carry a registered completion date of 21 August 2028. Dubai Properties and portals give Q3 2028, and some broker pages give 30 September 2028.

### When will La Tilia Phase 2 be ready?

Phase 2 has the same registered completion date as Phase 1, 21 August 2028. It was 10.57% complete on 5 October 2026, slightly behind Phase 1 at 13.75%.

### Has the La Tilia handover date been delayed?

No. Dubai Properties gave Q3 2028 at the January 2025 launch, and the registered completion date of 21 August 2028 falls inside that quarter. No change has been recorded.

## Sources

- Continental Club, Dubai projects handing over in 2028 (DLD project register), inspections 5 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/handover-2028/
- Mitchells, La Tilia At Villanova Phase 1 DLD registry and registered sales, register 4 Oct 2026, inspection 29 Jun 2026: https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/off-plan/la-tilia-at-villanova-phase-1
- Mitchells, La Tilia At Villanova Phase 2 DLD registry and registered sales, register 4 Oct 2026, inspection 29 Jun 2026: https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/off-plan/la-tilia-at-villanova-phase-2
- Property Finder, La Tilia in Villanova by Dubai Properties, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/dubai-properties/la-tilia-at-villanova
- DirectDXB, La Tilia at Villanova 2, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://www.directdxb.com/projects/dubai-la-tilia-at-villanova-2
- Eplog Properties, La Tilia by Dubai Properties, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://eplogoffplan.com/projects/la-tilia-by-dubai-properties