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The complete guide

Off-plan property in Dubai and the UAE: the complete guide

How buying off-plan works, where the projects are, who builds them and how buyers pay, with every number counted from current data.

Overview

How off-plan works

Buying off-plan means reserving a home before it is finished, usually straight from the developer. You pay a booking amount, then instalments while it is built, and the balance at handover; some plans spread payments past handover. In Dubai the sale is registered with the Dubai Land Department, and your payments go into an escrow account for the project, released to the developer as construction progresses.

Most new homes in the UAE are sold this way, in Dubai above all, and increasingly in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Ajman. Below, every figure is counted from the projects listed on this site.

Below, everything else on this page is counted from the current project data.

2368
projects listed
490
developers
153
areas with several projects
2026–31
expected handovers

Map

Where the projects are

Location and connectivity
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Areas

The communities with the most projects

All areas

Supply

What is being built

Projects by expected handover
  • Ready723Ready now: 723 projects
  • 2026228Handover 2026: 228 projects
  • 2027574Handover 2027: 574 projects
  • 2028457Handover 2028: 457 projects
  • 2029286Handover 2029: 286 projects
  • 203074Handover 2030: 74 projects
  • 20319Handover 2031: 9 projects
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HandoverProjects
Ready723
2026228
2027574
2028457
2029286
203074
20319

Payment plans

How buyers pay in the UAE

1310

projects publish a payment plan (1983 plans in total)

521

projects offer payments after handover

Most common splits

  • 100188 plans
  • 20/80134 plans
  • 20/40/40131 plans
  • 20/30/50108 plans

Where schedules list fees, a land registration fee of 4% is due at booking (1384 plans).

Developers

Who is building here

All 490 developers

Living there

Amenities developers list most often

  • Swimming Pool· 891 projects
  • Gym· 827 projects
  • Kids play area· 770 projects
  • BBQ Area· 454 projects
  • Kids Pool· 231 projects
  • Outdoor cinema· 224 projects
  • Infinity Pool· 214 projects
  • Jogging track· 202 projects
  • SPA· 166 projects
  • Sauna· 145 projects
  • Clubhouse· 143 projects
  • Yoga Area· 130 projects
  • Fully Equipped Gym· 118 projects
  • Cinema· 111 projects

Connectivity

Drive times listed by developers

  • Downtown DubaiCommunities & Districts5 to 90 min · 1 to 91 kmListed by 877 projects
  • Dubai International Airport5 to 60 min · 1.2 to 79 kmListed by 783 projects
  • Al Maktoum International AirportAirports4 to 75 min · 2.8 to 53 kmListed by 329 projects
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)Airports9 to 85 min · 4.7 to 38.8 kmListed by 309 projects
  • Sufouh BeachBeaches7 to 39 min · 3.2 to 42.1 kmListed by 228 projects
  • Jumeirah BeachBeaches5 to 30 min · 2.7 to 45.6 kmListed by 164 projects

FAQ

UAE questions

What does buying off-plan mean?
Reserving a home before it is finished, usually from the developer. You pay a booking amount, instalments during construction and the balance at handover; some plans continue after handover.
Where are the most off-plan projects?
By number of projects listed here: JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle) (220), Dubai Islands (115), Business Bay (93), Dubailand Residence Complex (78) and Dubai South (73). Dubai has by far the most launches, followed by Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates.
How many projects are listed on OffPlan?
2368 projects are listed here: 1382 selling now, 22 coming soon and 964 sold out (project data as of 13 October 2026).
Which developers are listed?
The listed projects come from 490 developers, including Emaar, DAMAC Properties, Azizi Developments, Binghatti Developers and Sobha Realty.
What types of homes can I buy?
Apartments from studios up to 11 bedrooms, plus townhouses and villas in 444 projects. Each project page lists the unit types, sizes and prices the developer has published.
What do off-plan prices start from?
The lowest starting price among the projects selling now is AED 20,000, subject to availability. Prices move with availability, so we confirm the current figure with the developer before you commit.
What payment plans are available?
1310 of the listed projects publish a payment plan. Common splits include 100, 20/80 and 20/40/40 (booking / construction / handover, then any payments after handover). 521 projects offer payments after handover.
When will the projects be handed over?
723 listed projects are already complete. Expected handovers for the others run from 2026 to 2031. Dates can change, and each project page shows the developer’s latest date.
What fees apply when buying off-plan?
In the payment schedules that list fees, a land registration fee of 4% is due at booking (1384 plans). Other fees vary by developer; we list them before you reserve.
Is my money protected when I buy off-plan?
In Dubai, payments for an off-plan unit go into an escrow account for the project, and the developer and project must be registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency. Other emirates have their own rules. We check the registration and escrow details of a project before you pay.
Can foreigners buy off-plan property in the UAE?
Foreign buyers can own property in the areas each emirate designates for freehold ownership, which include most new developments. We confirm the ownership terms of a specific project before you reserve.
Can buying off-plan lead to a Golden Visa?
Some property investors qualify for a UAE Golden Visa, depending on the property value and current rules, including how off-plan property is treated. We check the rules that apply on the day you reserve.
How do I register my interest?
Use any “Register interest” form on this site, or call or email us. An advisor replies with current availability, floor plans and payment plans.

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