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Off-plan property in Dubai

Buying off-plan?Know the developer.

We compare projects honestly, show you who finishes on time, and stay with you until you have the keys.

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  • Emaar
  • DAMAC
  • Nakheel
  • Meraas
  • Sobha
  • Binghatti
  • Ellington
  • Azizi
  • Samana
  • Beyond
  • Mirfa IBC
  • Omniyat
  • Select
  • Imtiaz
  • Danube
  • Object 1
  • Arada
  • Ajmal Makan
  • Aldar
  • Modon

Who we help

What are you buying for?

To rent it out

Compare likely rents and costs before you choose, and let us find the tenant at handover.

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A home to live in

Layouts, schools, travel times and when the community will really be finished.

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A Golden Visa

What counts at AED 2 million, including off-plan and mortgaged homes.

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Tax, mortgages, currency and signing from abroad, with our London office.

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Developers

Who builds it matters most

Tap a developer to see every one of their projects and their delivery record.

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EmaarDubai's biggest listed developer; premium, dependable21 projects · 85–90% on time DAMACDubai's largest private developer; value, flexible plans13 projects · 70–80% on time NakheelIsland master developer, now Dubai Holding-owned11 projects · 75–85% on time MeraasDubai Holding's lifestyle developer; prime, premium, slow18 projects · ~88% on time SobhaBuilds in-house; premium finish, close to Downtown18 projects BinghattiFast mid-rise builds, low prices, branded flagships25 projects EllingtonDesign-led mid-market developer; strong yields, premium pricing22 projects AziziHigh-volume value developer; low deposits, slower handovers21 projects Samana1%-a-month plans and private pools, mid-market26 projects BeyondOmniyat's waterfront brand; Maritime City, nothing finished13 projects Mirfa IBCYoung Dubai developer: JVC flats and Meydan villas3 projects OmniyatUltra-luxury homes and offices in Dubai10 projects SelectPremium and branded towers in central Dubai since 20023 projects ImtiazFurnished apartments from JVC to Dubai Islands12 projects DanubeFurnished mid-market homes on a 1% monthly plan17 projects Object 1Mid-market towers in JVC and JVT, first handovers in 202610 projects AradaSharjah's community builder, now in Dubai10 projects Ajmal MakanSharjah's eight-island waterfront city6 projects AldarAbu Dhabi's established developer, new to Dubai11 projects ModonState-owned Abu Dhabi developer; no handovers yet13 projects
Where new homes are being builtNew communities, with prices and rents

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Where new homes are being built

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Palm Jebel Ali Dubai Islands Dubai Creek Harbour Dubai Maritime City Expo City Dubai The Valley DAMAC Lagoons Mohammed Bin Rashid City Dubailand Jumeirah Village Triangle Dubai South Jebel Ali

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Off-plan in 2026The market right now

The market right now

Off-plan in 2026

Still most of the market, but slower. The developer you pick matters more than ever.

72%of homes sold are off-plan
34,000homes sold in three months
10%below February’s peak prices
1 in 2homes due in 2025 finished on time

July–September 2026. Cavendish Maxwell, ValuStrat, Dubai Land Department. Read the market update

Six things to know before you pay a deposit

Before you pay a deposit

Six things to know

Your money is held in escrowIt can only be used to build your project. 4% goes to Dubai Land DepartmentPaid up front, usually with your booking. Banks lend up to 50% before completionMost buyers take a mortgage at handover. Selling early needs the developer’s OKUsually after 30–40% of the price is paid. Late handovers are commonMost contracts allow up to 12 months’ grace. AED 2 million can mean a Golden VisaA ten-year visa for you and your family.
How it worksSix steps to your keys

How it works

Six steps to your keys

  1. ShortlistWe compare projects and developers for you.
  2. ReserveA booking deposit secures your unit.
  3. SignWe check the contract with you first.
  4. RegisterDubai Land Department records the sale.
  5. Pay in stagesInto the project’s protected account.
  6. HandoverWe help you through the handover, then to move in or let it.
Guides to read before you buyPayment plans, delays, resale and more

Guides

Read before you buy

Questions we are often asked5 answers

Questions we’re often asked

Can’t see yours? Ask us.

Is my money protected while the building goes up?

Off-plan payments in Dubai go into an escrow account for that project, under Dubai’s escrow law and regulated by RERA. The developer can only draw on it as construction progresses. What happens if a project is late

What is a post-handover payment plan?

Some developers let you pay part of the price after you get the keys, often over two to five years. It can make buying easier, but the total price is usually higher, so we compare both options with you. Payment plans explained

Can I sell before the building is finished?

Often yes, once you have paid the share of the price the developer requires, commonly around 30% to 40%. Each developer has its own rules and fees, and we check them before you buy. Selling before handover

Does an off-plan purchase qualify for a Golden Visa?

Off-plan property worth AED 2 million or more bought from an approved developer can count towards the Golden Visa. Dubai’s exact conditions, such as how much must be paid, should be confirmed with Dubai Land Department, and we check your case before you commit. Golden Visa through off-plan

How do I know if a developer delivers on time?

Look at its finished projects, not its brochures: when each was promised and when it was actually handed over. Our developer profiles set this out with sources, and you can check a project’s progress on Dubai Land Department’s Dubai REST app. Compare developers

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Tell us your budget. We’ll send projects worth a look, with payment plans and each developer’s record side by side.

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Off-plan costs, payment plan and potential returnCalculator

Off-plan costs, payment plan and potential return

See what you pay on booking, during construction and on handover, then test a rent and a resale price with your own figures. Results are estimates before running costs you have not entered, and before tax.

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For illustration only. This calculator gives estimates based on the figures you enter. It is not financial, tax or legal advice, and actual fees, rents, prices and mortgage terms will vary. Official fees are set by Dubai Land Department and the UAE Central Bank; other fees are typical market estimates. Running costs are only included when you enter them, and starting prices, rents and interest rates are examples. Please speak to us, your bank and a qualified adviser before making decisions.

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