Buying off-plan in Dubai means paying for something that doesn't exist yet, which is either the best entry point in the market or an expensive lesson, depending on how carefully you check the developer. This section explains the mechanics: how payment plans are structured, what escrow protection actually covers, how to read a handover date realistically, and when reselling before completion makes sense.

We cover both residential and commercial launches, and we're candid about which projects we'd avoid. Nobody benefits from a guide that treats every launch as an opportunity. For a project-specific view, our off-plan advisory team tracks current launches and secondary market pricing.