Off-Plan Projects for Sale in Dubai & the UAE

Off-Plan Projects in Dubai & the UAE

Off-plan property means buying a home directly from the developer before it is built, usually at launch prices and on a staged payment plan. It has become the main way investors and end users enter the UAE market: you commit a smaller amount upfront, pay the rest as construction progresses, and receive a brand-new unit at handover.

Jet Horizon Properties is a Dubai-based brokerage focused on off-plan sales. We track new launches from the developers we work with, compare payment plans and handover dates side by side, and guide you from the Expression of Interest to the Sales and Purchase Agreement and handover — at no extra cost to you, since our fee is paid by the developer.

Why Buy Off-Plan in the UAE?

Launch Pricing

Early phases are typically released at lower prices than later phases or comparable ready units. Buyers who enter at launch can benefit if the project and the surrounding community appreciate before handover.

Flexible Payment Plans

Instead of paying the full price at once, you pay in instalments linked to construction milestones. Plans such as 60/40, 50/50 or 1% monthly are common, and some developers extend payments for several years after handover.

Buyer Protection

In Dubai, off-plan payments go into regulated escrow accounts and are released only against construction progress. Sharjah has its own regulator for real estate registration. This framework is one of the reasons international buyers are comfortable purchasing before completion.

New Specifications and Amenities

New projects are designed around current demand: smart-home features, better layouts, resort-style amenities and community facilities that older buildings often lack — which also supports rental demand after handover.

How to Choose the Right Off-Plan Project

1. Check the Developer’s Delivery Record

Look at completed projects, how close they were delivered to the promised date, and the build quality of units already handed over. This matters more than the brochure.

2. Study the Location, Not Just the Project

Access to main roads and metro, schools, retail and planned infrastructure drives both rental demand and resale value. Communities still being built out can offer more upside, and more waiting.

3. Compare the Payment Plan in Full

Compare the down payment, instalments during construction, the amount due at handover and any post-handover payments. Factor in the 4% DLD fee for Dubai projects and service charges after completion.

4. Read the Resale and Handover Clauses

Know when you are allowed to resell, what the developer charges for it, and what happens if handover is delayed. Your advisor should walk you through these sections of the SPA.

Developers We Work With

We work with established UAE developers including Binghatti, Danube Properties, Samana Developers, Imtiaz Developments, Alef Group, Ora Developers, Azizi Developments and Sanzen, and we add new partners as projects launch. Use the developer filter above to see each developer’s current off-plan projects.

Top Areas for Off-Plan Property

Some of the most active off-plan areas include Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai South, Meydan and Dubai Hills Estate in Dubai, and fast-growing master communities in Sharjah. Use the search bar to filter projects by area, or ask our team which communities fit your budget and goals.

Talk to an Off-Plan Specialist

Every buyer’s situation is different. Tell us your budget, preferred area and whether you plan to live in the property or rent it out, and we will shortlist the projects that fit and explain the payment plans in detail.