Off-Plan
Off-plan in Dubai, explained clearly.
Buy new property from established developers at launch prices, pay in stages during construction, and know exactly what protects your money.
30 off-plan projects from top developers
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A selection of current off-plan projects from Dubai’s leading developers. Ask us for payment plans, handover dates and available units.
Project names are listed for information. Availability, prices, payment plans and handover dates change often, and some projects may only be available as resale. Ask us for current details. Developer names and trademarks belong to their owners.
How off-plan works
Reserve
Choose a unit and pay the booking deposit set by the developer.
Sign and register
Sign the sale and purchase agreement. The unit is registered with the Dubai Land Department on Oqood, the off-plan register.
Pay in stages
Instalments follow the payment plan, often linked to construction progress, into the project’s escrow account.
Handover
Inspection and snagging, final payment, title deed issued in your name and keys handed over.
What protects your money
Dubai regulates off-plan sales closely. These are the protections we check on every project before it reaches your shortlist.
Escrow accounts
Payments for registered off-plan projects go into a regulated escrow account for that project, used for its construction.
Project registration
The project must be registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency before units can be sold.
Oqood registration
Your purchase is recorded with the Dubai Land Department in your name from the start.
Construction progress
Project progress can be checked through official channels, and we check it against the payment plan.
Before you commit, we check
- The developer’s record of delivering on time and the quality of past buildings
- That the project is registered and payments go to its escrow account
- How the payment plan lines up with construction milestones
- The handover date and what the contract says about delays
- Expected service charges, and the resale conditions if you want to sell before handover
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What will it really cost you?
Fees, deposit, bank loan limits and monthly payments for residents and non-residents.
See off-plan projects that fit your budget.
Payment plans, handover dates and honest pros and cons for each.