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Off-plan projects in the UAE: Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Off-plan means buying a property before it is finished, directly from the developer, and paying for it in instalments as construction progresses. In the UAE this is how most new homes are sold. Developers release units at launch, buyers reserve with a booking deposit, and the balance is spread across the build period and sometimes beyond handover.
For buyers outside the UAE, this is usually the first thing that needs explaining: you are not taking a mortgage from day one and you are not paying the full price upfront. You are committing to a payment schedule tied to construction milestones, with buyer funds held in a regulated escrow account rather than paid straight to the developer.
We work on primary market only: new launches and off-plan projects sold direct from developers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. That means launch-day pricing and unit selection rather than resale stock. Every project is presented with a walkthrough video, floor plans, and the full payment schedule, so you can shortlist from wherever you are.
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Current off-plan projects

Emaar off plan projects available now

Modon’s residential development is concentrated on Hudayriyat Island rather than spread across the emirate. The map shows active and delivered projects.
  • villa plots 3 to 4 bedrooms,
  • Townhouses, villas
  • plus waterfront and beach plots 3 BR townhouse

Dubai Nakheel 2031

Bay Estate

  • Dubai Islands, Dubai
  • average AED 5.9M 20% down, 40% on handover
  • 40% on handover
  • Completion January 2031
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  • 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
  • 3 bedroom townhouses
  • Apartments and townhouses

Dubai Emaar 2030

Palace Residences Hillside B

  • Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai
  • From AED 1.97M
  • 80/20 payment plan
  • Handover 2030
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  • Villas 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms
  • Price on request
  • Arabian or Modern facade Plots

Abu Dhabi Modon 2031

Wadeem Gardens Modon

  • Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
  • average AED 5.9M 20% down, 40% on handover
  • From 532 sqm, built-up from 430 sqm
  • Handover Q2 2031
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OFF-PLAN GUIDE

Buying off-plan in the UAE

Off-plan lets you secure a unit at launch pricing and spread the cost across the build. The process is documented and regulated, but it works differently in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the fees and authorities are not the same in both emirates. Here is what applies across the UAE.

Booking deposit

5% to 20% Paid on reservation. The balance follows the construction schedule.

Registration fee

4% in Dubai Dubai Land Department fee plus admin charges on SPA signing. Abu Dhabi fees differ.

Escrow protection

Mandatory Buyer funds sit in a project escrow account and are released against verified build milestones.

Golden Visa

From AED 2M 10-year residency may be available on qualifying property purchases, subject to current ICP and DLD rules.

PROCESS

How an off-plan purchase works

From first hold to handover, this is the standard UAE buying journey for overseas and resident buyers.

01

Shortlist and hold
We send you walkthrough videos, floor plans, and payment schedules for projects that match your budget and purpose. Once you choose a unit, we place a hold with the developer while you review the numbers. No payment is required to hold.

02

Reservation and sign the SPA
You pay the booking deposit and sign the Sales and Purchase Agreement with the developer. The unit is then registered with the relevant land authority (the Dubai Land Department in Dubai, ADREC in Abu Dhabi), which records your interest in the property before it exists physically.

03

Construction-linked payments
Instalments fall due as the build hits agreed milestones. Payments go into the project escrow account, not directly to the developer, and are released to the developer only as verified construction progress is reported. We track your schedule and remind you ahead of each due date.

04

Snagging and handover
Before you take keys, the unit is inspected and defects are listed for the developer to fix. You settle the final payment, the title deed is issued in your name, and the property is yours. If you are investing rather than moving in, we can arrange furnishing and letting.

05

Handover
Snagging inspection, final payment, key collection. I handle handover and snagging for buyers who purchased through me, and can arrange leasing or property management afterwards.

Who you are buying through

BRN 44818

Registered broker, Dubai Land Department

ORN 12207

Through H&S Real Estate, a licensed UAE brokerage

Primary market only

New launches direct from the developer, never resale

Filmed on site

Every project walked on camera before it reaches your shortlist

WHY OFF-PLAN

Benefits of buying off-plan property

Off-plan units are typically priced below equivalent completed stock, and the cost is spread rather than paid at once. Launch pricing is usually the lowest the developer will offer for that project.
Construction-linked schedules, and in some projects post-handover plans, keep cash flow manageable. For overseas buyers this often removes the need for UAE mortgage financing during the build.
At launch you choose from the full inventory: floor, aspect, layout, and view. By the time a project completes, the best-positioned units are long gone.
Buyers may benefit from price movement between launch and handover in active UAE corridors. Property values can fall as well as rise, and no return is guaranteed.

Bay Estate Nakheel

Off-plan is not risk-free. Completion dates can move, the finished unit can differ from the renders, and you are committing capital to something you cannot inspect. Escrow regulation protects your payments against misuse, but it does not guarantee delivery on schedule or a particular resale value. Check the developer’s track record on handover dates, read the SPA’s delay and compensation clauses, and understand the resale restrictions before you sign.

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Buying to invest, to live in, or for residency? Send us your budget and we will come back with projects that actually fit, plus video walkthroughs so you can judge for yourself.
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Off-plan property in the UAE: common questions

Off-plan means buying a property before construction is complete, directly from the developer. You reserve a unit from floor plans and renders, pay a booking deposit, and then pay the balance in instalments linked to construction progress. Ownership transfers at handover once the title deed is issued.
Yes. Non-residents can buy freehold property in designated areas in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with no requirement to live in the UAE or hold residency first. You do not need to be in the country to purchase; the process can be completed remotely with a power of attorney or by signing documents digitally, depending on the developer.
Buyer payments are legally required to be held in a project escrow account and released to the developer only against verified construction milestones, which protects your money from being spent on unrelated projects. The main residual risks are construction delay and the finished product differing from what was marketed, so developer track record matters. Check the delay and compensation clauses in the Sales and Purchase Agreement before signing.
Booking deposits typically range from 5% to 20% of the purchase price depending on the developer and project. Registration fees are additional: in Dubai the Dubai Land Department charges 4% plus admin fees. Abu Dhabi fees are set separately by ADREC.
A post-handover plan lets you continue paying instalments after you have received the keys, usually over one to five years. It is common on newer launches and is useful if you intend to rent the unit out, because rental income can contribute to the remaining payments.
Usually yes, but only after you have paid a minimum percentage of the price set by the developer, commonly 30% to 40%. This is called assignment or resale on the secondary market, and the developer charges a transfer fee. The exact threshold is in your SPA.
Property purchases at or above AED 2 million may qualify the buyer for a 10-year Golden Visa. Eligibility rules for off-plan purchases, including whether the visa can be issued before handover, are set by the ICP and change periodically. Confirm current requirements before buying for residency purposes.
Dubai has a larger and more liquid market with more launches, more resale activity, and more established investor demand. Abu Dhabi tends to have lower entry pricing and is seeing major masterplan development on Hudayriyat Island, Yas Island, and Saadiyat. The right choice depends on whether you are prioritising resale liquidity, rental demand, or long-term hold.
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