Off-Plan Properties for Sale in Dubai
Off-plan properties in Dubai are homes bought directly from the developer before construction is complete, usually at lower entry prices and on staged payment plans. Buyer instalments go into a RERA-regulated escrow account tied to construction progress, and every sale is registered with the Dubai Land Department. This page lists current off-plan launches marketed by Amber Homes Real Estate, a RERA-licensed Dubai brokerage (ORN 18690), with starting prices, developer, and configuration shown for each project — accurate as of July 2026.
Current off-plan launches
PALM CENTRAL
NAKHEEL · Q3-2029
From AED 2.50 M
1–5 beds · Apartment
THE EDIT AT D3
MERAAS · Dubai Design District
From AED 2.00 M
1–5 beds · Apartment
CHEVALIA
EMAAR · Grand Polo Club & Resorts
From AED 9.00 M
5–5 beds · Villa
SOLAYA
MERAAS · La Mer Beach Dubai
From AED 14.20 M
2–5 beds · Apartment
Aurea
EMAAR · Rashid Yachts & Marina
From AED 2.31 M
1–3 beds · Apartment
SERA
EMAAR · Rashid Yachts & Marina
From AED 2.11 M
1–3 beds · Apartment
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BAYSTAR BY VIDA
EMAAR · Rashid Yachts & Marina
From AED 2.10 M
1–4 beds · Apartment
NOURELLE MADINAT JUMEIRAH LIVING
MERAAS · Madinat Jumeirah Living
From AED 3.68 M
1–4 beds · Apartment
LYVIA BY PALACE
EMAAR · Dubai Creek Harbour
From AED 1.98 M
1–3 beds · Apartment
CREEK PALACE
EMAAR · Dubai Creek Harbour
From AED 1.13 M
SELVARA
EMAAR · Grand Polo Club & Resorts
From AED 6.20 M
4–4 beds · Villa
PASSO BY BEYOND
OMNIYAT · Palm Jumeirah
From AED 5.50 M
1–6 beds · Apartment
Showing 12 current launches — view the full inventory with filters.
Who off-plan suits
- Buyers who prefer staged payments — a booking deposit plus instalments spreads the cost over the build instead of requiring the full price and a mortgage on day one.
- Investors targeting capital growth — launch pricing sits below comparable completed stock in many projects, and the gap between contract price and handover value is the return thesis. It is not guaranteed, and it can go the other way.
- First-time buyers priced out of ready homes — entry-level off-plan units in emerging communities open the market at price points ready stock rarely matches.
- End users with a flexible timeline — if you do not need the keys for two to four years, you can buy a brand-new home, chosen from the full launch inventory rather than whatever happens to be listed for resale.
Costs to expect
Typical buyer costs on a Dubai off-plan purchase, as of July 2026. Exact figures vary by developer and project.
- Booking deposit: typically 5–20% of the price, set by the developer's payment plan.
- DLD registration fee: 4% of the purchase price plus the Oqood interim-registration admin charge. Most developers collect this at booking; some promotions defer or absorb part of it — confirm per project.
- Payment-plan instalments: construction-linked or time-linked (60/40 and 70/30 splits are common), paid into the project's RERA escrow account.
- At handover: the final instalment plus utility deposits (DEWA and district cooling where applicable) and the first service-charge billing cycle.
- If you resell before handover: a developer no-objection certificate and, commonly, a paid-up threshold of 30–40% of the price before assignment is permitted.
Key risks — read before you book
- Construction delay. Handover dates can and do shift. The escrow regime protects your instalments against misuse, but it does not compensate you for time — plan finances and housing around a delivery window, not a single date.
- Market movement. The value at handover can be below your contract price. Buy what you would be comfortable holding and renting through a soft cycle, not only what you hope to flip.
- Exit friction before handover. Assignments need developer consent and minimum paid-up thresholds, so off-plan is less liquid than ready property until the title deed is issued.
- Specification changes. Layouts, finishes, and amenities can be revised within tolerances the sale-and-purchase agreement permits — read the SPA and keep the marketing material it was sold against.
Off-plan FAQs
What does off-plan mean in Dubai?
Off-plan means buying a property directly from the developer before construction is finished — sometimes before it has started. You commit at today's launch price, pay in instalments under the developer's payment plan, and take handover when the project completes. The sale is registered with the Dubai Land Department through the Oqood interim register until the title deed is issued at handover.
Is off-plan property safe to buy in Dubai?
Dubai regulates off-plan sales more tightly than most markets: under Law No. 8 of 2007, buyer instalments must be paid into a RERA-supervised escrow account tied to the specific project, and developers can only draw funds against certified construction progress. That protects your money against misuse, but it does not remove delay or market risk — so the developer's delivery track record and the project's escrow registration are the first things to verify before you sign.
What payment plans do Dubai developers offer?
As of July 2026, most launches use either construction-linked plans (instalments released as building milestones are hit) or time-linked plans such as 60/40 or 70/30, where a percentage is paid during construction and the balance at handover. Some developers also market post-handover plans that stretch a portion of the price over one to five years after you receive the keys. The split varies project by project, so compare the full schedule, not just the headline booking amount.
What fees do I pay when buying off-plan in Dubai?
As of July 2026, budget for the Dubai Land Department registration fee of 4% of the purchase price plus the Oqood interim-registration admin charge. Most developers collect the DLD fee at booking alongside the deposit, though some promotions defer or absorb part of it — confirm the timing per project. At handover, expect the final instalment plus utility connection deposits (DEWA and, where applicable, district cooling) and the building's service-charge setup.
Can I sell an off-plan property before handover?
Usually yes, through an assignment (resale of the purchase contract), but only with the developer's no-objection certificate, and most developers require you to have paid a minimum share of the price — commonly 30–40% — before they will consent. An assignment fee may apply. Amber Homes can advise on whether a specific project's terms allow resale and what the current secondary demand looks like.
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