Buying a home before it is built sounds risky, so it is worth knowing how Dubai handles it.
The rules
Off-plan sales in Dubai are regulated by the Dubai Land Department and RERA. Your payments go into a project escrow account under Law No. 8 of 2007, and the developer draws on it against construction progress.
What we check
That the project has valid Dubai Land Department registration. We only market projects that do.
The developer's delivery record on earlier projects.
How the price compares with similar homes nearby.
The exact, dated payment schedule for the unit you are considering.
What you should ask for
The official price list, not a summary.
The dated payment schedule for your unit.
The expected handover date, and how it is defined in the sale agreement.
Our off-plan advisory exists for exactly this: one advisor across every developer, comparing launches honestly, including telling you when one is not for you.
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