How off-plan works, from reservation to handover — payment plans, escrow protection, fees and what to check before you commit.
What Off-Plan Means
Off-plan property is a home you buy directly from the developer before construction is complete — sometimes at the moment of launch. In return for buying early, you typically secure a lower entry price and a staged payment plan tied to construction progress.
Across the United Arab Emirates, off-plan is one of the most active parts of the market, with new communities launching continuously across all seven emirates.
The Buying Process, Step By Step
You reserve a unit with a booking deposit, sign the developer's Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA), and register the sale with the relevant land department. Payments then follow the plan through construction until handover, when you receive the keys and the title is transferred.
Because you are buying directly from the developer on our platform, there is no agent commission on your purchase.
How Your Money Is Protected
Registered off-plan projects use a government-supervised escrow account. Your payments are held in escrow and released to the developer only against verified construction milestones — reducing the risk of funds being misused.
Always confirm the project is registered and escrow-backed before you pay anything.
What To Check Before You Commit
Review the developer's track record and delivery history, the payment plan, the projected handover date, service charges, and the exact unit specification. Treat launch prices and dates as anchors — verify the current figures directly before signing.
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