INVESTOR GUIDES
Practical answers on Dubai property: off-plan, payment plans, districts, developers, taxes and residency.
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Off-plan payments in Dubai sit in an escrow account controlled by the DLD, and RERA oversees cancelled or delayed projects under its own rules, but no fixed timeline or refund percentage is set out publicly. The exact outcome depends on your specific case.
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Transferring an off-plan unit to a spouse or child before handover is generally possible with the developer's No Objection Certificate and DLD registration, but fees and conditions are set by the developer and confirmed at the time.
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The launch price is what the developer sets when a project or phase is first released, tied to its original payment plan. The resale price is negotiated privately between a seller and a buyer for an existing off-plan or completed unit, and it can end up higher, lower or the same as the launch price, with no outcome guaranteed.
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A sold-out launch means the initial batch of units released by the developer has already been reserved, not that the project is closed to new buyers. Waitlists, later phases and other projects in the Orven selection usually remain open, and your advisor can confirm what is realistically available.
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For an off-plan purchase, the DLD registration step means your sale contract is recorded through the Oqood system before the building exists, alongside the 4% registration fee. This can be completed remotely through a power of attorney if you cannot be in Dubai for signing.
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Projects
Utopia, DAMAC's private collection of five- to seven-bedroom villas at DAMAC Hills, viewed by a large family: villa sizes, golf-course setting, community life and remote purchase.
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Utopia offers five to seven bedroom villas in DAMAC Hills, Avena offers four bedroom villas in The Valley. A fact-by-fact comparison of two villa collections from DAMAC and Emaar, to help you choose the right size.
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Projects
Sobha Orbis, a seven-tower development in Motor City, viewed by a rental investor: 1, 1.5 and 2 bedroom units, tenant profile, no rent figures quoted.
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Sobha Solis and Sobha Orbis both sit in Motor City. A fact-by-fact comparison of typologies, towers and amenities from Sobha Realty's official pages, to help you choose the building that fits your plan.
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Districts
What everyday life looks like at Rashid Yachts & Marina, how Porto View, Fior 1 and Portside Square fit into Mina Rashid's waterfront setting, and who each suits.
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Projects
Sobha One, five interconnected towers near Ras Al Khor Road and MBR City, viewed by a buyer from Mumbai or Bangalore: 1 to 4 bedroom apartments and duplexes, golf course, wildlife sanctuary side.
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Projects
Portside Square, Ellington's collection beside a dedicated business tower at Mina Rashid, viewed by an investor: studios, apartments and duplexes, and the reasoning behind the location.
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Porto View and Portside Square both sit at Rashid Yachts & Marina, Mina Rashid. A fact-by-fact comparison of typologies, price and amenities from Emaar and Ellington's official pages, to help you choose.
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Districts
What everyday life looks like on Palm Jumeirah, how Ocean House fits into the island's beachfront routine, and who this address suits among the Orven selection.
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Ocean House sits on Palm Jumeirah, Sobha SeaHaven at Dubai Harbour. A fact-by-fact comparison of typologies and amenities from Ellington and Sobha Realty's official pages, for two very different ways of living by the sea.
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The Meriva Collection and Coastal Haven both sit on Dubai Islands. A fact-by-fact comparison of typologies and payment plans from Ellington and Prestige One's official pages, to help you choose between the two.
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Luxury Canal Residences and Sanctuary Residences are both Prestige One projects with the same 20/45/35 payment plan. A fact-by-fact comparison of Dubai Islands and Meydan Horizon, to help you choose.
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Projects
The Meriva Collection, Ellington's beachfront development on Dubai Islands, viewed by a buyer set on beach access: 1 to 4 bedroom apartments, penthouses and an integrated hotel.
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Districts
What everyday life looks like in Jumeirah Garden City, how FAUCHON Résidences fits into a district built around low- and mid-rise living, and who this central address suits.
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Districts
What everyday life looks like in Jumeirah Lake Towers, how Verde by Sobha fits into the district's lakes and towers, and who this address suits among the Orven selection.
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The Dubai Land Department offers a Project Status Enquiry service where you can look up a registered off-plan project and see its official registration and progress information. Your advisor can also confirm this on your behalf if you prefer not to search it yourself.
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In most Dubai towers, developers apply a floor-based pricing structure, so a higher floor typically carries a price premium tied to view and privacy, but the exact amount and whether it applies at all depends entirely on the building and the developer. There is no fixed rule across projects.
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One square foot equals 0.0929 square metres, so you multiply the sq ft figure by 0.0929 to get square metres. For example, The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary publishes saleable areas from 539.7 to 963.7 sq ft, which converts to roughly 50.1 to 89.6 square metres.
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Guides
Golf Residences sits in Dubai Sports City, Golf Greens in DAMAC Hills. A fact-by-fact comparison of typologies, payment plans and amenities from Prestige One and DAMAC's official pages, for living beside a golf course.
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