Soft Landscaping Dubai — Garden Planting & Design
pex Landscape Works provides professional soft landscaping services across Dubai villa communities since 2015. Soft landscaping brings your garden to life — through carefully selected plants, trees, natural grass, irrigation, and garden lighting that thrive in Dubai’s unique climate.
Send us a WhatsApp message with photos of your garden and we will respond with a quote within the hour.
What is Soft Landscaping?
Soft landscaping refers to all the living elements of a garden — plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, hedges, natural grass, and artificial grass. It works alongside hard landscaping to create a complete, beautiful outdoor environment.
Plants That Thrive in Dubai
Palm Trees — Date palms, Washington palms, and Bismarck palms create instant impact and are perfectly adapted to Dubai’s climate.
Bougainvillea — Fast growing, colourful, and extremely drought tolerant. Available in red, pink, orange, purple, and white. Perfect for boundary walls and pergolas.
Frangipani — Beautiful fragrant flowering tree that thrives in Dubai heat. Very popular in villa gardens.
Ficus Trees — Elegant and architectural. Popular for formal garden borders and entrance areas in Dubai villa communities.
Lantana — Hardy flowering shrub with colourful blooms all year round. Extremely drought tolerant and low maintenance.
Ixora — Compact flowering shrub with bright red, orange, or yellow flowers. Ideal for hedging and border planting.
Duranta — Fast growing hedge plant with attractive purple flowers. Very popular for privacy screening in Dubai villa communities
Agave — Architectural succulent requiring almost no water. Perfect for modern minimalist garden designs.
Ghaf Tree — UAE national tree. Extremely drought tolerant and adapted to desert conditions.
Damas Tree — Removal Recommended
The Damas tree — Conocarpus lancifolius — was widely planted across Dubai villa communities in the past but is now banned by Dubai Municipality due to its aggressive root system that damages walls, pipes, pools, and irrigation systems. If you have a Damas tree in your garden we strongly recommend professional removal before the roots cause expensive damage to your property. We specialise in complete Damas tree removal including stump and root extraction.
Soft Landscaping Cost Dubai 2026
Our Soft Landscaping Process
1 — Free Site Visit
We visit your property, assess your garden, discuss your plant and design preferences, and advise on the best plants for your specific soil, sun exposure, and irrigation setup.
2 — Plant Selection
We recommend the best plants, trees, and grass varieties for your garden based on site conditions, your lifestyle, and budget.
3 — Soil Preparation
Good soil preparation is the foundation of a successful garden. We enrich your soil with organic compost and nutrients before planting.
4 — Planting and Installation
Our experienced team plants all trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass to the agreed plan — ensuring correct spacing, depth, and positioning.
5 — Mulching
A layer of organic mulch is applied around all planting beds to retain moisture, reduce weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
6 — Initial Watering
All new planting is thoroughly watered immediately after installation to support root establishment.
Communities We Serve
We provide soft landscaping services across all Dubai communities including Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jumeirah, The Springs and Meadows, Emirates Hills, DAMAC Hills and DAMAC Hills 2, Tilal Al Ghaf, Mirdif, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Jebel Ali Village, JVC, Nad Al Sheba, District One, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time for soft landscaping in Dubai?
October to March is ideal for planting in Dubai. Cooler temperatures help plants establish faster. Planting is possible year round with extra care during summer months.
What plants grow best in Dubai villa gardens?
Bougainvillea, Frangipani, Ficus, Lantana, Ixora, Duranta, Agave, and palm trees all perform excellently in Dubai’s climate. We advise on the best selection for your specific garden during the site visit.
Do you provide a plant guarantee?
Yes. We provide a 30 day replacement guarantee on all plants we supply and install. If any plant fails to establish within 30 days we replace it at no charge.
Can you install irrigation as part of soft landscaping?
Yes. We install and upgrade irrigation systems as part of complete soft landscaping projects. A proper irrigation system is essential for plant health in Dubai’s climate.
Do you handle soil preparation?
Yes. Soil preparation including enrichment with organic compost is included in all our soft landscaping installations.
Can you do both soft and hard landscaping together?
Yes. We specialise in complete villa garden projects combining both soft and hard landscaping under one contract.
Send us a WhatsApp message with photos of your garden. We will respond within the hour.
WhatsApp: +971524837964
Email: info@apexlandscapeworks.com