Off-Plan
Get first access to Dubai's most anticipated launches, with developer payment plans and our independent guidance on the strongest opportunities.
Invest early, at launch prices.
Off-plan property — buying directly from a developer before or during construction — is how many investors capture Dubai's strongest capital growth. Launch prices are typically below the eventual market value, payment is spread across construction milestones (and often beyond handover), and the entry deposit can be as low as 10–20%. Buyer funds are protected in RERA-regulated escrow accounts and released to the developer only against verified construction progress.
The opportunity is real, but so is the need for diligence. We assess each launch on the factors that actually drive returns: the developer's delivery track record and financial strength, the escrow structure, the payment plan, the location's supply pipeline, and realistic rental and resale demand at completion. We are independent — we will tell you when a heavily-hyped launch is priced for the developer's benefit rather than yours.
Our service covers priority allocation on premium releases, side-by-side comparison of payment plans (including post-handover options), full booking and Oqood registration, and support all the way through to snagging and handover. Where your plans change, we also advise on assignment (reselling before completion) once you have paid the developer-defined threshold.
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Common questions
Off-plan is well regulated. Buyer payments go into a RERA-supervised escrow account tied to the project and are released to the developer only against certified construction milestones, which protects your money if a project stalls. Choosing an established developer further reduces risk.
It is a plan where part of the purchase price is paid in instalments after you receive the keys — for example, 60% during construction and 40% spread over two to three years post-handover. It eases cash flow and lets rental income help fund the remaining payments.
Usually yes. Once you have paid a developer-defined percentage of the price (commonly 30–40%), you can assign — resell — the unit to another buyer, subject to a developer NOC and transfer fees. This is a common exit strategy for investors.
Expect the 4% DLD fee plus an Oqood (off-plan registration) fee, the booking deposit, and any admin fees. Some developers run promotions that waive or reduce the DLD fee — we flag these where available.
Minor delays are common and usually covered by contract grace periods. RERA can intervene on significantly stalled projects, and escrow protects funds. We prioritise developers with a strong on-time delivery record to minimise this risk.
Returns vary by project, location and market cycle. In strong launches, buyers have historically seen meaningful appreciation between launch and handover, but this is never guaranteed. We base recommendations on realistic comparables, not developer marketing.