Frequently asked questions

A property bought from a developer before construction is complete, usually paid in stages during construction with a balance at handover.

Yes. Foreign nationals, resident or not, can buy freehold property in Dubai's designated freehold areas, which cover most new-project districts.

No. You can buy from abroad; reservation, signing and payments can all be done remotely.

Buyers must be at least 18 years old.

Off-plan prices are often lower than comparable ready homes in the same area, and payments are spread over construction, but you wait for handover and take completion risk.

Most developers ask for 10% to 20% of the price on booking, plus the 4% Dubai Land Department fee.

The Dubai Land Department charges 4% of the purchase price to register the sale, plus fixed administration fees.

A plan where part of the price is paid in instalments after you receive the keys, spreading the cost over months or years.

Dubai currently has no annual property tax or capital gains tax for individual owners. Owners pay annual service charges for building maintenance.

An annual fee per square foot paid after handover for building maintenance, security and common areas, approved through the Dubai Land Department.

Payments are made in AED to the project escrow account; you can transfer from abroad and your bank converts the currency.

Off-plan payments go into a regulated project escrow account and are released to the developer against construction progress, under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007.

The Dubai Land Department's interim register for off-plan sales, which records your purchase before the title deed is issued at completion.

Your rights are set out in the Sale and Purchase Agreement and Dubai's off-plan regulations; the Dubai Land Department and RERA oversee project progress and escrow.

Usually yes, once you have paid the percentage set by the developer, with a no-objection certificate and transfer fees.

The title deed is issued by the Dubai Land Department after handover and full payment.

It depends on your budget and goal: central districts such as Business Bay suit rental demand, while emerging areas such as Dubailand offer lower entry prices. See our area guides for details.

Yes. You can lease it long-term through Ejari-registered contracts or short-term as a holiday home with the required permit.

Property worth at least AED 2 million can qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa, subject to current rules; off-plan eligibility depends on conditions, so confirm before buying.

Instalments are usually paid in cash; UAE banks typically finance completed property or the balance near handover, within Central Bank loan-to-value limits.

No. It is an independent guide to off-plan projects, operated by Hafnex Real Estate LLC, a RERA-registered broker (ORN 63595).

No. Our advisory service is free for buyers of new off-plan property; you pay the developer's price.

Starting prices come from developers' published information and change with availability. Your advisor confirms live prices before you reserve.

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