INVESTOR GUIDES
Practical answers on Dubai property: off-plan, payment plans, districts, developers, taxes and residency.
Developers
Ellington has three projects on Al Marjan Island: Cala Del Mar, Costa Mare and Playa Del Sol. Here is what each listing confirms, side by side, and how to choose between them depending on what you are looking for.
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583 homes across three connected towers, a 1.5 km promenade, starting at 1.28 million AED, delivery targeted for Q1 2029. What Lunara's listing confirms about RAK Properties' first launch at The Strand.
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Four 20-storey towers, about 900 homes from studios to six-bedroom villas, direct beach access near the Wynn Resort. What Costa Mare's listing confirms, the detailed payment plan, and what still needs confirming before you reserve.
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It can, if the unit's entry price meets the federal AED 2 million threshold, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities. Here is how the Ras Al Khaimah collection compares against that figure.
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Yes, in principle, in freehold areas confirmed by Ras Al Khaimah municipality. Here is what that means in practice, and how to check it for a specific project.
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668 homes across four towers, starting at 700,000 AED, already under construction with delivery targeted for Q3 2026. The cash 40/60 and post-handover plans compared, and what to confirm before you reserve.
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Developers
BNW Developments has four projects live in our Ras Al Khaimah selection: Tonino Lamborghini Residences, Radisson Blu RAK Central, Aqua Arc and Pelagia. Here is what each project page confirms, side by side.
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Often yes, with a power of attorney and documents agreed in advance with your adviser. Here is what Orven handles remotely, and what can still require your presence or a notarised document.
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Projects
A single 13-storey tower, 138 homes from studios to 4 bedrooms, near the Wynn Resort. What Ellington's first Al Marjan Island project confirms today, and what is still on request before you reserve.
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84 apartments and 19 villas with private infinity pools and pontoons, under the Anantara brand, delivery targeted for Q2 2028. What the listing confirms about this Hayat Island project, and what is still priced on request.
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Aqua Arc is a BNW Developments project on Al Marjan Island: 226 homes across twin towers, private pools on many balconies, starting at AED 2.3 million. Here is what the project page confirms.
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Projects
Over 1,100 homes on a 77,000 sq m plot with about 40,000 sq m of waterfront, on Al Marjan Island's View Island. What Emaar's Address Residences listing confirms today, and what is still on request.
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The buyer typically pays the Oqood fee as part of completing an off-plan purchase, but the exact amount and the timing are confirmed in your sale contract, not published as a general figure. Ask the developer, through your adviser, before you reserve.
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An assignment fee is charged when you transfer an off-plan unit to a new buyer before handover. The amount is set by the developer and the Dubai Land Department and confirmed in your contract, alongside a required NOC.
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A property management agreement covers finding tenants, registering the Ejari contract, collecting rent and arranging maintenance, for a fee set in the contract. Here is what it typically includes and what to check before signing.
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A statement of account lists what you have paid so far on your off-plan purchase and what is still due, by instalment. Ask for one periodically and reconcile it against your own receipts rather than relying on memory.
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An anticipated completion date is the developer's own target for finishing an off-plan project, published in the brochure or sale documents, not a guaranteed delivery date. Chelsea Residences and Bay Estate illustrate how it is used.
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A Golden Visa obtained through property investment is tied to that investment. What happens if you sell is decided by the authorities and depends on your situation at the time, so confirm before you plan a sale.
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A lender finances against its own valuation, not the price you agreed with the developer. If the two differ, you cover the gap yourself, so it is worth budgeting a margin rather than assuming full financing of the published price.
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A defects liability period is the window after handover during which the developer is responsible for fixing construction defects in your unit. Its exact duration is precised in your contract, with snagging as the way to report issues.
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Beyond the Dubai Land Department's 4% registration fee, some developers charge their own administration or registration fee on a sale. Here is what it generally covers and why you should ask for the exact amount before reserving.
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A handover notice is the developer's formal notification that your off-plan unit is ready for completion. It triggers the final balance, a unit inspection and the transfer of keys, with exact timelines precised in your contract.
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District, waterfront position, brand, typology and floor, launch phase, payment plan and delivery date all shape an off-plan price. Illustrated with prices actually published in the Orven selection, with no market trend attached.
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Service charges, district cooling, utilities, insurance and management fees recur after handover, with no fixed amount published here. There is no annual property tax or rental income tax for individuals under current UAE rules.
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