Buying a property before it has been completed can be one of the most attractive ways to enter Dubai’s real estate market. Buyers can access new developments early, spread payments over construction and potentially benefit as a community matures.
But those advantages come with risks that do not exist in exactly the same form when buying a completed home.
A Dubai off-plan property investment means committing money today to an apartment, townhouse or villa that may not be ready for several years. The buyer is therefore relying on the developer to complete the project while also making assumptions about future property values, rents, service charges and market demand.
Off-plan property remains an enormous part of Dubai’s residential market. Cavendish Maxwell reported 59,300 off-plan residential transactions during H1 2026, representing approximately 74.8% of all residential transactions during the period.
That popularity does not make off-plan automatically safer or more profitable. Dubai’s residential market became more balanced during Q2 2026 as demand softened and additional supply reduced some pricing pressure.
For investors, the important question is therefore not:
“Is off-plan good or bad?”
It is:
“Are the benefits of this particular off-plan property large enough to justify the risks I am taking?”
Dubai Off-Plan Property Benefits and Risks at a Glance
| Factor | Potential Benefit | Potential Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase timing | Access property before completion | Long wait before use or rent |
| Payment plan | Payments can be spread over time | Future instalments remain binding |
| Entry price | Early phases may offer attractive pricing | Some launches carry large premiums |
| Capital appreciation | Value may rise during construction | Prices can remain flat or fall |
| Property condition | Brand-new home at handover | Finished quality cannot be fully inspected now |
| Rental potential | New buildings can attract tenants | Projected rents may be optimistic |
| Unit choice | Early buyers can select better units | Premium views/floors can be overpriced |
| Regulation | Escrow and provisional registration provide safeguards | Regulation does not guarantee investment profit |
| Resale | Assignment may be possible before handover | Developer and contractual conditions can restrict resale |
| Financing | Financing may become available | Off-plan mortgage LTV is restricted |
| Community growth | New infrastructure can improve demand | Infrastructure benefits can take years |
| Supply | Growth creates new destinations | Too many similar units can weaken rent/resale demand |
Benefit 1: Flexible Payment Plans Can Reduce the Initial Cash Requirement
One of the biggest attractions of buying off-plan is that buyers usually do not pay the entire property value at the beginning.
Consider a hypothetical AED1.5 million apartment.
A developer might structure payments as:
| Stage | Example Payment |
|---|---|
| Booking/initial stage | AED150,000 |
| Construction instalments | AED750,000 |
| Handover | AED600,000 |
| Total | AED1,500,000 |
Instead of producing AED1.5 million immediately, the buyer deploys capital progressively.
That can be particularly useful for someone whose investment capital will accumulate over several years.
The risk behind the benefit
The AED150,000 initial payment does not mean the investment costs AED150,000.
The buyer has committed to a:
AED1.5 million property.
Every future instalment still matters.
A payment plan improves cash-flow timing. It does not make an expensive property inexpensive.
Benefit 2: Buyers Can Enter a Development Earlier
Early buyers can sometimes access properties before later phases are released.
That may provide:
- wider unit choice
- stronger orientations
- preferred floors
- better views
- desirable corner units
- larger layouts
An investor who secures an efficient apartment with a genuinely strong position within the development may have a more desirable asset when the building is completed.
The associated risk
Developers may charge substantial premiums for:
- high floors
- views
- larger balconies
- corner positions
The premium should be justified by future tenant and buyer demand.
Paying AED250,000 more for a view only makes investment sense if the future market also places meaningful value on that view.
Benefit 3: Potential Capital Appreciation During Construction
Capital appreciation is one of the main reasons investors buy property before completion.
Imagine:
Purchase price:
AED1,200,000
Value near handover:
AED1,400,000
Potential appreciation:
AED200,000
Percentage increase:
16.67%
That can significantly increase the investor’s return.
But appreciation is not guaranteed
Dubai’s current market makes this particularly important.
Cavendish Maxwell reported that off-plan transaction volume fell 8.8% year on year in H1 2026 even though off-plan remained dominant, while CBRE describes the residential market as entering a more moderate phase.
That means investors should not automatically assume:
launch price → construction → higher resale price.
A project can reach handover with:
- strong appreciation
- modest appreciation
- no appreciation
- a lower market value
The entry price remains critical.
Benefit 4: Buyers Can Invest Before an Area Fully Matures
Off-plan property can provide exposure to communities undergoing substantial transformation.
An area may still be adding:
- roads
- schools
- retail
- parks
- offices
- public transport
- hotels
- entertainment
If those additions eventually strengthen demand, early buyers may benefit.
This can be particularly relevant in large master-planned areas where residential property is delivered gradually over several years.
The risk: paying today for tomorrow’s story
A future Metro station or new commercial district may sound attractive.
But if developers already charge a substantial premium because that infrastructure is expected, part of the future benefit may already be reflected in today’s price.
Future infrastructure should support an investment thesis.
It should not replace one.
Benefit 5: The Property Is New at Handover
A new building can appeal to tenants and future purchasers because it may offer:
- contemporary interiors
- newer kitchens
- modern bathrooms
- updated gyms
- pools
- coworking facilities
- smart-home features
- more current architecture
The property can also initially require less age-related refurbishment than an older building.
The risk: you cannot fully inspect what does not yet exist
A buyer purchasing from renders is making assumptions about:
- final finishing quality
- corridor quality
- landscaping
- common areas
- actual views
- natural light
- noise
- construction details
Two projects can look equally impressive in marketing material and feel completely different after completion.
This is why the developer’s completed track record matters.
Benefit 6: Dubai Has a Formal Off-Plan Regulatory Framework
Dubai does not treat qualifying off-plan sales as informal agreements between buyers and developers.
Dubai Land Department operates a registration framework for projects intended for off-plan sale. Its project-registration service includes opening an escrow account as part of the process.
The emirate also has dedicated legislation governing project escrow accounts and interim property registration.
This provides important structural protections for purchasers.
Benefit 7: Project Escrow Accounts Protect the Payment Structure
Dubai’s Law No. 8 of 2007 provides the legal framework for real estate development escrow accounts.
Under the law, payments made by off-plan purchasers or project financiers are deposited into an escrow account opened in the name of the relevant real estate development project.
DLD’s current FAQ describes the escrow framework as applying to developers selling off-plan and receiving payments from purchasers or financiers.
Why this matters
The buyer is not simply supposed to transfer project payments into an unrestricted account without connection to the development.
The project-specific escrow structure forms an important part of Dubai’s off-plan regulatory system.
What escrow does not do
Escrow does not guarantee:
- capital appreciation
- rental yield
- developer quality
- resale demand
- profitability
It is a regulatory protection.
It is not investment insurance.
Benefit 8: Off-Plan Purchases Are Provisionally Registered
Dubai Land Department’s Initial Sale Registration service allows developers to register units sold off-plan in the provisional register.
This registration is commonly associated with the Oqood framework.
The purpose is significant because the buyer’s transaction exists within Dubai’s official property-registration system while the underlying property is still being developed.
A buyer should therefore verify that the purchase has progressed beyond an internal developer reservation.
Benefit 9: Buyers Can Monitor Projects Through Official DLD Systems
One of the stronger practical protections available to off-plan buyers is the ability to monitor projects using Dubai Land Department services.
DLD’s Project Status Enquiry provides details including project completion information, developer information and escrow-account information.
Dubai REST provides off-plan beneficiaries with real-time information including:
- percentage of completion
- actual project photographs
- escrow-account number
- payments due.
This reduces dependence on marketing updates supplied only by the developer or broker.
Risk 1: Off-Plan Property Can Be Overpriced
This is one of the biggest investment risks.
Off-plan is often described as an opportunity to buy at a lower price.
That is not automatically true.
Suppose:
Comparable ready apartment:
AED1,200,000
New off-plan apartment:
AED1,600,000
Premium:
AED400,000
Percentage premium:
33.3%
The new apartment may still be better.
But the investor should be able to explain why it is worth AED400,000 more.
Possible reasons might include:
- significantly larger size
- better location
- superior developer
- genuinely scarce view
- premium specification
A 10% booking payment is not one of those reasons.
Risk 2: Payment Plans Can Make Expensive Properties Look Affordable
Consider a property priced at:
AED2,000,000
Initial payment:
AED200,000
A buyer with AED250,000 available may feel they can comfortably afford it.
But perhaps another AED400,000 is required within 12 months.
Then:
AED600,000
during later construction.
Then:
AED800,000
at completion.
The important affordability question is not whether you can make the first payment.
It is whether you can complete the entire contractual payment schedule.
Risk 3: No Rental Income Until Completion
A ready property can potentially generate rental income immediately.
An unfinished property cannot.
Suppose an investor has AED500,000 committed to an off-plan property that will not complete for three years.
That capital may remain tied to an asset generating:
AED0 current rental income.
That does not make the investment poor.
But the opportunity cost should be acknowledged.
The buyer is effectively choosing:
future potential
over:
current income.
Risk 4: Projected Rental Yield May Be Wrong
Developers and sales agents sometimes present estimated future rents.
Those projections should be tested rather than accepted.
Imagine:
Purchase price:
AED1.2 million
Projected rent:
AED96,000
Projected gross yield:
8%
At handover, actual market rent is:
AED78,000
Actual gross yield:
6.5%
Now assume annual operating expenses of:
AED18,000.
Net operating income:
AED60,000
Simplified net yield:
5%
An 8% presentation can therefore become a 5% simplified net return.
The mathematics was not wrong.
The assumptions changed.
Risk 5: Future Service Charges Are Not Fully Known
Service charges can materially reduce rental returns.
With a ready property, historical and current service-charge information is easier to investigate.
With an unfinished building, the investor may rely partly on estimates about future operating costs.
High-end facilities can increase the issue.
Features such as:
- elaborate pools
- extensive landscaping
- concierge services
- large common spaces
- premium leisure facilities
may attract buyers but can also require substantial ongoing expenditure.
The correct calculation is therefore not simply:
How much rent will the apartment earn?
It is:
How much rental income will remain after the building’s recurring costs?
Risk 6: Construction Can Take Longer Than Expected
Off-plan buyers should distinguish between:
- marketing timelines
- contractual completion provisions
- actual completion
Construction projects contain multiple dependencies.
A delay can affect an investor who planned to:
- move into the property
- begin renting it
- refinance
- sell after handover
That makes the SPA particularly important.
Buyers should carefully review how the contract addresses completion, extensions and the parties’ obligations rather than relying solely on the expected date displayed in marketing material.
Risk 7: Finished Quality May Differ From Expectations
Buying off-plan requires confidence in the developer.
Marketing renders can illustrate a concept.
They cannot fully demonstrate the quality of:
- doors
- flooring
- cabinetry
- sound insulation
- elevators
- corridors
- landscaping
- maintenance
A useful developer test is to visit older projects already completed by the same company.
Ask:
Would I still want to own this building five years after handover?
That question is often more useful than studying the current showroom.
Risk 8: Oversupply Can Reduce Rental and Resale Power
Supply is one of the biggest issues off-plan investors should analyse in 2026.
CBRE says new residential supply helped ease pricing pressures during Q2 2026, while Cavendish Maxwell describes a more balanced residential environment.
For an off-plan buyer, today’s supply is less important than the market at handover.
Suppose your apartment completes alongside:
2,000 similar one-bedroom apartments.
Tenants suddenly have far more choice.
So do future buyers.
That can create:
- more landlord competition
- slower rental growth
- longer vacancy periods
- greater price competition at resale
Risk 9: Future Infrastructure Does Not Guarantee Appreciation
Infrastructure can improve the attractiveness of a community.
But this logic can become dangerous:
New transport is coming, therefore property prices must rise.
Prices are determined by many variables.
An infrastructure project may improve demand while the area simultaneously receives enormous residential supply.
Both need to be analysed.
The better question is:
What is the relationship between future demand and future supply?
Risk 10: Off-Plan Resale Is Not Guaranteed
Some investors buy with the intention of selling before completion.
The strategy is commonly:
buy early → market rises → resell contract → collect profit.
The weakness is obvious.
What if the market does not rise?
The original buyer may still have future contractual instalments.
This makes speculative flipping substantially riskier than buying a property you would be willing and able to hold after completion.
Risk 11: Buyer Default Can Have Serious Consequences
A buyer should not treat future instalments as optional.
Dubai’s regulatory framework contains formal procedures when a purchaser fails to meet contractual obligations.
The developer first notifies DLD. After verification of the breach, DLD serves a 30-day notice requiring the purchaser to fulfil their contractual obligations and may seek an amicable settlement.
If the default remains unresolved, further developer remedies depend partly on the project’s percentage of completion.
This makes one rule particularly important:
Do not sign an off-plan contract unless the full payment schedule is realistic.
Risk 12: Financing at Handover May Not Be Guaranteed
A buyer may plan to pay construction instalments personally and use a mortgage for the balance at handover.
That can be a legitimate strategy.
But future bank approval should never be treated as certain.
The Central Bank of the UAE’s current framework states that the maximum LTV for mortgages on property being purchased off-plan is 50%, regardless of the property’s purpose, value or purchaser category.
That is a regulatory ceiling rather than guaranteed financing.
Individual lenders can approve less.
Borrower circumstances can also change before handover.
Risk 13: Your View Can Change Before Completion
This is easy to overlook.
A buyer may select an apartment because it appears to have:
- skyline views
- open land
- water views
- park views
But another development may later be approved on a neighbouring plot.
Large master plans should therefore be studied beyond the individual building.
Ask:
- what is planned directly ahead?
- what can be developed beside the tower?
- is the advertised view genuinely protected?
A permanent waterfront position is different from an empty plot that happens to be undeveloped today.
Risk 14: Small Units Can Carry High Prices Per Square Foot
Headline entry prices can be misleading.
Suppose:
Studio A:
AED600,000
300 sq ft
Price per sq ft:
AED2,000
Apartment B:
AED900,000
600 sq ft
Price per sq ft:
AED1,500
The studio is cheaper.
It is not cheaper on a price-per-square-foot basis.
Investors should always compare:
- total property price
- property size
- layout efficiency
- price per square foot
together.
Risk 15: Guaranteed Return Claims Require Scrutiny
An off-plan property marketed with an unusually high future return deserves additional analysis.
Ask:
- Who is guaranteeing it?
- For how long?
- Is it gross or net?
- Is the return embedded in an inflated purchase price?
- What costs are excluded?
- What happens when the guarantee ends?
A guaranteed period does not necessarily tell you the property’s true market rental value.
The more useful long-term calculation is what the property can realistically earn in the open rental market.
The Benefit of Buying From a Strong Developer
Developer quality can reduce several types of risk simultaneously.
An established developer may provide more evidence around:
- previous delivery
- building quality
- master planning
- post-handover management
- resale demand
But brand name should not eliminate price discipline.
A well-known developer can still sell an expensive property.
Investors should compare developer reputation and valuation separately.
The Risk of Buying Only Because of the Developer Name
Suppose a prominent developer launches an apartment at:
AED2,200 per sq ft.
Comparable ready property in the area sells around:
AED1,600 per sq ft.
The new unit therefore carries a substantial premium.
Perhaps it is justified.
But the correct investment decision is not:
“The developer is famous, so it must rise.”
It is:
“What specific characteristics justify paying this premium?”
Developer quality reduces one category of uncertainty.
It does not eliminate valuation risk.
Off-Plan vs Ready Property: Which Has More Risk?
Both contain risk, but the risks are different.
Off-plan risks
You face greater uncertainty around:
- completion
- future rent
- final quality
- service charges
- future supply
- future market value
Ready-property risks
You may face:
- older building condition
- immediate maintenance
- existing tenant complications
- less flexible payment terms
With ready property, however, many uncertainties can be physically investigated before purchase.
That makes ready property particularly useful as a benchmark when evaluating an off-plan opportunity.
Example: Off-Plan vs Ready Investment
Off-plan apartment
Price:
AED1,500,000
Projected future rent:
AED100,000
Projected gross yield:
6.67%
Handover:
Three years away
Ready apartment
Price:
AED1,200,000
Current rent:
AED90,000
Gross yield:
7.5%
The off-plan apartment costs:
AED300,000 more
while producing only:
AED10,000 more projected annual rent.
This does not prove the ready apartment is better.
The new property may have much stronger long-term characteristics.
But the investor should identify exactly what justifies the additional AED300,000.
When the Benefits of Off-Plan Property Are Strongest
Off-plan can make particularly good sense when several conditions are present.
The price is genuinely competitive
The property is reasonably priced against nearby ready and competing off-plan projects.
The developer has evidence of quality
Past projects support confidence in delivery and construction.
The unit is attractive
The layout, size and positioning should remain appealing after completion.
The location has real demand
The area should have a plausible tenant or owner-occupier market.
The buyer can afford the entire schedule
Resale is optional rather than essential.
Future supply is manageable
The property has enough differentiation to compete.
The investment works without aggressive appreciation
Capital growth becomes upside rather than the only reason to buy.
When the Risks May Outweigh the Benefits
Extra caution may be appropriate when:
- the off-plan premium over ready property is very high
- the developer has limited delivery history
- the payment schedule stretches your finances
- you need to resell before a major instalment
- projected rent is substantially above existing comparables
- thousands of similar units are completing nearby
- future service charges are likely to be high
- you are buying mainly because of a promised infrastructure project
- the unit has an inefficient layout
- the investment only works if prices rise rapidly
One weak point may be manageable.
Several at the same time can fundamentally change the investment.
How to Reduce Off-Plan Property Risk
Off-plan risk cannot be eliminated completely.
It can be reduced substantially through disciplined due diligence.
Verify the project
DLD’s Project Status Enquiry provides official information on development progress and project details.
Verify the escrow information
Dubai REST provides qualifying off-plan beneficiaries with access to escrow-account numbers and other project information.
Check provisional registration
Confirm that the sale is registered through the appropriate DLD provisional-registration process.
Study the developer’s completed buildings
Look beyond the current showroom.
Compare ready property
Determine whether the off-plan premium is financially reasonable.
Analyse future supply
Look at what will exist at handover, not only what exists today.
Stress-test the rent
Calculate returns using lower rental assumptions.
Retain liquidity
Do not invest every available dirham into the initial payment.
A Simple Off-Plan Stress Test
Suppose the developer presents:
Property price:
AED1,300,000
Expected annual rent:
AED104,000
Projected gross yield:
8%
Now run a conservative case.
Rent 15% below forecast:
AED88,400
Gross yield:
6.8%
Assume recurring costs:
AED20,000
Projected net operating income:
AED68,400
Simplified net yield:
5.26%
Now assume the property’s value at handover is still AED1.3 million.
Would you still be happy with the investment?
If yes, the deal may have a reasonably strong foundation.
If no, you are probably depending heavily on optimistic assumptions.
Three Questions Every Off-Plan Buyer Should Ask
Before signing, ask:
Would I buy this property if there were no payment plan?
This forces you to evaluate the asset rather than the financing schedule.
Would I buy it if prices stayed flat until handover?
This tests whether the investment depends on speculation.
Can I complete every payment without reselling?
This tests the financial strength of the strategy.
If the answer to all three is yes, the investment is substantially more resilient.
Dubai Off-Plan Property Due Diligence Checklist
Before committing funds, verify:
- project registration
- developer identity
- developer track record
- project escrow account
- broker licensing where applicable
- exact unit number
- floor
- orientation
- unit size
- usable layout
- balcony size
- expected view
- future surrounding construction
- price per square foot
- nearby ready-property prices
- competing off-plan prices
- payment schedule
- handover obligations
- SPA provisions
- provisional registration
- future supply pipeline
- expected rent
- projected service charges
- financing strategy
- resale restrictions
- exit strategy
DLD’s own real estate data includes project information such as developer, project status, completion percentage and escrow-account number, providing another official resource for market checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main benefits of buying off-plan property in Dubai?
Potential benefits include staged payment plans, access to new property, early unit selection, possible capital appreciation, exposure to emerging communities and Dubai’s formal escrow and provisional-registration systems.
What are the biggest risks of buying off-plan property?
Major risks include overpaying, construction timing uncertainty, optimistic rental projections, future oversupply, lower-than-expected resale demand, service-charge uncertainty and the possibility of being unable to meet future instalments.
Is off-plan property protected in Dubai?
Dubai has a dedicated regulatory framework. Qualifying project payments operate within the real estate development escrow system, while off-plan transactions are entered into DLD’s provisional-registration framework.
What is the purpose of the escrow account?
The escrow framework places qualifying off-plan purchaser and project-financier payments into an account opened in the name of the specific real estate development.
Can I check the escrow account myself?
Dubai REST provides off-plan beneficiaries with information including project escrow-account numbers, completion percentages, actual project images and payments due.
How can I check construction progress?
DLD provides Project Status Enquiry, while Dubai REST includes completion information and actual project photographs.
Does escrow guarantee that I will make money?
No. Escrow is a regulatory safeguard relating to project funds. It does not guarantee property appreciation, rental income or investment profit.
Is off-plan property always cheaper than ready property?
No. Some new developments are sold at premiums to comparable completed homes. Investors should compare total price and price per square foot.
Can off-plan property appreciate before handover?
Yes, market values can rise during construction, but they can also remain flat or fall. Appreciation should never be treated as guaranteed.
Can I rent an off-plan property?
Not while it remains unfinished. Rental income can normally begin only after the property is completed and capable of being legally occupied and leased.
Are payment plans an advantage?
They can be because they spread the purchase price across several payment dates. However, the buyer remains responsible for the full contractual property price.
What happens if I cannot pay an off-plan instalment?
Dubai’s framework includes a formal process beginning with developer notification to DLD and, once a breach is verified, a 30-day notice period. Further remedies depend partly on construction progress and the circumstances.
Can I get a mortgage for off-plan property?
Potentially, subject to lender and project eligibility. The current CBUAE framework sets a maximum LTV of 50% for property being purchased off-plan.
Is a developer payment plan the same as a mortgage?
No. A developer payment plan divides the purchase price into instalments. A mortgage is financing from a regulated lender.
Is off-plan better than ready property for investment?
Neither is universally better. Off-plan can offer payment flexibility and exposure to new development, while ready property provides immediate inspection, current rental evidence and potentially immediate income.
Is buying off-plan in Dubai still attractive in 2026?
Off-plan remains a major component of the market, accounting for approximately 74.8% of H1 2026 residential transactions. However, current market reports also show greater moderation and supply pressure, making careful project selection increasingly important.
Weighing the Benefits and Risks Before Buying
Buying off-plan property in Dubai can offer genuine advantages.
The buyer can spread the purchase price over time.
They can access a brand-new property.
They may secure a desirable unit early.
They can potentially benefit as the project and community mature.
And Dubai provides formal systems around project registration, escrow and provisional property registration.
But none of those benefits means an investor should purchase indiscriminately.
The largest risks are often financial rather than regulatory.
You can buy a properly registered apartment and still overpay.
You can purchase from a major developer and still choose a poor unit.
You can have a flexible payment plan and still struggle with the handover instalment.
You can buy beside major future infrastructure and still face excessive residential supply.
And you can receive an attractive rental projection that turns out to be substantially higher than the rent tenants are willing to pay.
The most effective approach is therefore to separate two questions:
Is the transaction properly structured and regulated?
and:
Is this specific property financially attractive?
Both must be answered.
Dubai’s escrow system, project-registration process and Dubai REST services help buyers verify important elements of the first question.
The second requires investment analysis.
Compare the off-plan price with ready property.
Calculate price per square foot.
Research the developer’s completed buildings.
Estimate future supply.
Calculate conservative rent.
Include service charges and vacancy.
Check whether you can fund every instalment.
Then run one final scenario:
Assume the property does not appreciate at all before handover.
If you would still be comfortable owning it, the underlying investment case is considerably stronger.
HAMZ International Real Estate can help buyers compare Dubai off-plan projects with ready alternatives, evaluate payment plans and pricing, assess developers and locations, and identify properties that better match their budget and long-term investment objectives.
Sources & Fact-Checking
Dubai Land Department — Initial Sale Registration
Supports Dubai’s provisional registration framework for off-plan units and the official initial-sale registration process.
Dubai Land Department — Register Real Estate Project
Supports the project-registration process and opening of an escrow account for projects intended for off-plan sales.
Dubai Legislation Portal — Law No. 8 of 2007 on Escrow Accounts
Supports Dubai’s project-specific escrow framework and the handling of qualifying purchaser and project-financier funds.
Dubai Land Department — Dubai REST
Supports access to project completion percentages, actual project photographs, escrow-account numbers and payments due.
Dubai Land Department — Project Status Enquiry
Supports official project-status and completion enquiries.
Dubai Land Department — Real Estate Data
Supports access to official project, developer, transaction, freehold and escrow-related real estate data.
Dubai Land Department — Frequently Asked Questions
Supports DLD guidance on escrow-account objectives and project-progress verification.
Dubai Legislation Portal — Purchaser Default Procedures
Supports the DLD notification process, 30-day purchaser notice and remedies linked to project completion where contractual obligations are not fulfilled.
Central Bank of the UAE — Mortgage Loan Regulations
Supports the current maximum 50% LTV for mortgages on property being purchased off-plan.
Cavendish Maxwell — Dubai Residential Market Performance H1 2026
Supports H1 2026 residential market data, including approximately 59,300 off-plan transactions and a 74.8% off-plan share.
CBRE — UAE Real Estate Market Review Q2 2026
Supports the current moderation in Dubai residential demand and the impact of new supply on pricing pressure.
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