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Off-plan property in Dubai
The deepest off-plan market in the region: freehold zones, escrow under Law 8/2007, developer payment plans. Guides, districts and comparisons — every figure sourced.
Buying guides
Dubai Off-Plan Payment Plans Explained: 60/40, 1% Monthly
How Dubai off-plan payment plans work: 80/20, 60/40, 1% monthly and post-handover structures, developer examples, cashflow tables and the risk of stretching.
Dubai Off-Plan Property: Complete Buying Guide 2026
How to buy off-plan property in Dubai: freehold zones, developer checks, SPA, Oqood, escrow payments, 4% DLD fee, handover timeline and real risks.
Dubai Property Fees and Taxes: The Real Buying Costs
What buying off-plan property in Dubai actually costs: DLD 4%, Oqood registration, trustee fees, service charges, VAT rules and the taxes Dubai does not charge.
NRI Guide: Buying Dubai Off-Plan Property from India
How Indian and NRI buyers purchase off-plan property in Dubai: freehold rights, costs, payment plans, escrow protection and the AED 2M Golden Visa.
Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai: The Real Trade-Off
Off-plan or ready property in Dubai? Price per sqft data, payment plans, rental income timing, visa rules, financing caps and a decision table by buyer type.
Districts
Arjan and Dubailand: Budget Off-Plan Prices and Yields
Arjan and Dubailand off-plan profile: AED 1,564 per sqft, yields up to 8.5%, Danube's 20+ towers, oversupply risk and buying costs for budget Dubai buyers.
Dubai South Expo City Guide: Airport-Led Growth 2026
Dubai South and Expo City guide: Al Maktoum Airport expansion, masterplan scale, entry prices from AED 699,000, and how to evaluate the area.
Downtown Dubai Property Guide: Prices, Burj Views, Fit
Downtown Dubai off-plan profile: AED 3,332 per sqft, 4-6% yields, Burj Khalifa views, Golden Visa fit, and who this premium district suits.
Dubai Hills Estate Area Guide: Prices, Villas, Golf
Dubai Hills Estate guide: Emaar-Meraas masterplan, ~AED 2,483/sqft apartment prices, ~6.07% yields, golf course, mall and off-plan villas explained.
Dubai Marina Off-Plan Guide: Prices, Yields, Stock
Dubai Marina off-plan guide: prices at AED 2,314/sqft, 6.18% yields, remaining stock across roughly two dozen active projects, costs and payment plans.
Business Bay Off-Plan Guide: Prices, Yields, Buyers
Business Bay off-plan profile: AED 2,415 per sqft, 5.1-7.5% yields by unit type, 11,600+ annual deals, buying costs and who invests here.
Dubai Creek Harbour Guide: Emaar's 6 km² Masterplan
Dubai Creek Harbour area guide: the Emaar masterplan in numbers, how it compares with Downtown and Marina, buying costs and who the community suits.
JVC Dubai Off-Plan Guide: Prices, Yields and Buyers
Jumeirah Village Circle off-plan guide: AED 1,508 per sqft average, 7.7-8.5% gross yields, Dubai's highest transaction volume, buying costs and who it suits.
Regional guides & comparisons
UAE Golden Visa Through Property: AED 2M Rule 2026
The UAE Golden Visa needs property worth AED 2M by DLD valuation. Since Feb 2026 payment method no longer matters, so off-plan and mortgaged units qualify.
Dubai vs Abu Dhabi Property Investment: 2026 Comparison
Dubai or Abu Dhabi for off-plan property: 4% vs 2% fees, freehold zones, market size, yields and volatility, with a decision table by buyer type.
UAE vs Oman Property and Residency: 2026 Comparison
UAE or Oman for property and residency: entry costs, AED 2M vs OMR 500,000 visa thresholds, ITC rules, yields, taxes and a decision table by buyer.
Gulf Property Market 2026: The Data Off-Plan Buyers Need
Dubai transactions fell 31% in Q2 2026 but off-plan dropped only 12% and held 76% of activity. What DLD, Betterhomes and ADREC data mean for buyers.
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