Sanctuary Residences: the 20/45/35 payment plan explained step by step
Sanctuary Residences at Meydan Horizon is sold with 20% at booking, 45% during construction and 35% at handover. What each share covers, when it falls due and where the money goes.
The structure in one line
Sanctuary Residences, by Prestige One at Meydan Horizon, is sold off-plan with 20% at booking, 45% during construction and 35% at handover. It is the same balance as Luxury Canal Residences on Dubai Islands: a heavier construction share than Hilton Residences or FAUCHON, and a lighter one than Coastal Haven's 20/80. The collection offers one- to three-bedroom residences with views towards Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and Dubai's skyline.
Starting prices and the handover date are on request from your adviser.
What each tranche represents
| Stage | Share | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | 20% | Reserves the unit, signs the sales agreement, opens the escrow file |
| Construction | 45% | Milestone instalments during the build, according to the schedule in your contract |
| Handover | 35% | Settled before the keys and title deed transfer |
At 45%, the construction share at Sanctuary Residences asks for more of the price while the building rises than at Hilton or FAUCHON, and less remains due at the very end.
When each payment falls due
Booking is settled at signature. The 45% construction share is spread into instalments tied to progress on site, as stated in your sales agreement, not to fixed calendar dates. The 35% handover share is the last payment, due once the residence is ready, before you receive the keys. Your adviser confirms the exact sequence for your unit from the sales documents in force; Orven does not state milestone dates beyond what those documents specify.
Where the money goes
Every instalment is transferred to an escrow account opened for this project at a UAE bank, controlled by the Dubai Land Department. Prestige One cannot draw on these funds freely: release follows certified construction progress, which you can check at any time through the DLD's Project Status Enquiry service. For a family buying from Paris or a family already based in the Gulf, this is what makes paying instalments at a distance workable: the money sits under regulatory control rather than moving directly to the developer's own account.
What you prepare at each step
- At booking: passport copy, proof of funds for the 20%, signed sales agreement.
- During construction: a standing international transfer arrangement with your bank, since the 45% is spread across the build rather than paid once.
- Before handover: the 35% balance, plus acquisition costs on top of the unit price, including the Dubai Land Department's 4% registration fee and the Oqood registration for off-plan sales.
- If financing part of the 35%, tell your adviser at booking. Bank financing remains subject to the lender's approval and valuation, never guaranteed in advance.
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Why the setting matters alongside the plan
Sanctuary Residences sits at Meydan Horizon, close to Business Bay and Downtown Dubai, in a setting oriented towards nature views and wellness rather than a dense urban core. Families comparing it with Hilton Residences or The Waterway, both also close to Meydan, weigh the payment structure alongside the setting: the same 20% entry point applies across Prestige One's collection, but the pace of the construction instalments differs project by project, which is worth checking before you compare monthly cash flow rather than headline percentages alone.
Reserving from abroad
- Send your budget and typology preference to Orven on WhatsApp.
- Receive current availability, floor plans and the exact schedule for a matching unit.
- Sign the sales agreement electronically with a copy of your passport.
- Transfer the 20% to the escrow account with the proof of source of funds your bank requires.
- Follow the construction instalments as confirmed by your adviser, then settle the 35% before handover.
See the Sanctuary Residences page for the current selection, and compare this structure with the other Prestige One plans in our guide on comparing off-plan payment plans in Dubai. Brokerage is carried out through ORVEN REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C S.P.C (Economic License No. CN-6800129, ADRA).
FAQ
Is 20/45/35 the same plan as Luxury Canal Residences? The published shares are the same, though the two projects sit in different districts. Ask your adviser to confirm the exact schedule in writing for the unit you reserve.
Can the 35% at handover be financed? For some non-residents, subject to a UAE bank's approval and valuation near completion. Possible, not guaranteed.
How is the 45% construction share spread over time? According to the milestones stated in your sales agreement, not fixed calendar dates. Your adviser confirms the sequence at booking.
Where is my money held between instalments? In the project's escrow account at a UAE bank, controlled by the Dubai Land Department, released to the developer as construction milestones are certified.
What amenities come with Sanctuary Residences? The published amenities include an infinity pool, a sky garden, an observation deck, spa and fitness facilities, a cinema lawn and indoor and outdoor play areas.
ORVEN PROPERTIES
Talk to an Orven adviser
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Frequently asked questions
Is 20/45/35 the same plan as Luxury Canal Residences?
The published shares are the same, though the two projects sit in different districts. Ask your adviser to confirm the exact schedule in writing for the unit you reserve.
Can the 35% at handover be financed?
For some non-residents, subject to a UAE bank's approval and valuation near completion. Possible, not guaranteed.
How is the 45% construction share spread over time?
According to the milestones stated in your sales agreement, not fixed calendar dates. Your adviser confirms the sequence at booking.
Where is my money held between instalments?
In the project's escrow account at a UAE bank, controlled by the Dubai Land Department, released to the developer as construction milestones are certified.
What amenities come with Sanctuary Residences?
The published amenities include an infinity pool, a sky garden, an observation deck, spa and fitness facilities, a cinema lawn and indoor and outdoor play areas.
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