
Developer profile
Taraf Developer of design-led residences on Palm Jumeirah and in Meydan
Taraf was launched in January 2023 and is backed by Abu Dhabi's Yas Holding; the company is led by CEO Ahmad Shibel. Its Dubai projects include Luce on Palm Jumeirah, Karl Lagerfeld Villas in Meydan, Cello in JVC and Terra Golf Collection in Jumeirah Golf Estates. Explore every Taraf project in our catalog.
- 8projects on Empire City
- 5communities
- 2023year launched
- 38apartments — Luce
- Launched
- January 2023
- Parent
- Yas Holding, Abu Dhabi
- CEO
- Ahmad Shibel
- First project
- Luce, Palm Jumeirah
- Communities
- Palm Jumeirah, Meydan, JVC, JGE
- Branded
- Karl Lagerfeld Villas
About Taraf
Taraf was launched in January 2023 as a real estate developer backed by Yas Holding of Abu Dhabi. The company is led by CEO Ahmad Shibel.
Its first project, Luce on Palm Jumeirah — 38 apartments on nine floors, worth over AED 350 million — sold out at launch in 2023. In 2024 Taraf launched Karl Lagerfeld Villas in Meydan, 51 villas with five to seven bedrooms.
Taraf also develops Cello Residences in Jumeirah Village Circle and Terra Golf Collection in Jumeirah Golf Estates, and in Abu Dhabi it broke ground on W Residences on Al Maryah Island.
Taraf Projects in Dubai
8 projects by Taraf on our site — new launches, projects under construction and ready homes.
Karl Lagerfeld Villas by TarafMeydan · Handover Q2/2027From $6,836,227- CelloPhotos on requestCello by TarafJumeirah Village Circle · Handover Q1/2027From $305,357
- Terra Golf Collection Phase 2Photos on requestTerra Golf Collection Phase 2 by TarafJumeirah Golf Estates · Handover 2027From $5,120,626
- Taraf 1 ResidencePhotos on requestTaraf 1 Residence
- Taraf 3 ResidencePhotos on requestTaraf 3 ResidenceJumeirah Village Circle · Handover 2028
- Terrazzo ResidencesPhotos on requestTerrazzo Residences by TarafJumeirah Village CircleSold out
- Luce Palm JumeirahPhotos on requestLuce Palm Jumeirah by TarafPalm JumeirahSold out
- Taraf 2 ResidencePhotos on requestTaraf 2 ResidenceJumeirah Village Triangle · Ready · 2023From $242,342Sold out
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Prices, availability and payment plans change with every launch. Leave your number and we will send you the current Taraf price list with the best available units.
- New launches
- Payment plans
- Available units
- Floor plans
Master Communities by Taraf
Jumeirah Village Circle
Cello Residences.

Meydan
Karl Lagerfeld Villas.

Jumeirah Golf Estates
Terra Golf Collection.
Why Buy from Taraf
- 01
Design-led projects
Karl Lagerfeld branded villas.
- 02
Prime locations
Palm Jumeirah and Meydan.
- 03
Strong backing
Part of Yas Holding.
- 04
Off-plan launches
Staged payment plans.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taraf
Who owns Taraf?
Taraf is backed by Yas Holding of Abu Dhabi and is led by CEO Ahmad Shibel.
What was Taraf's first project?
Luce on Palm Jumeirah, 38 apartments, which sold out at launch in 2023.
What are Karl Lagerfeld Villas?
51 villas with five to seven bedrooms in Meydan, developed by Taraf.
Do Taraf off-plan projects come with payment plans?
Most off-plan Taraf launches are sold with staged payment plans. The terms differ from project to project, so we send you the current plan for each project you are interested in.
Can foreigners buy Taraf property?
Taraf projects are in freehold areas of Dubai, where foreign buyers can own property. Our team will check the details of the specific project and guide you through the purchase.
How many Taraf projects are listed on Empire City?
Our catalog currently lists 8 Taraf projects in Dubai, with listed prices starting from $242,342. Contact us for the full, up-to-date list of units for sale.
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