Off-Plan

Off-plan apartments for sale in Dubai

Apartments are the deepest segment of Dubai's off-plan market, and the spread is wider than most buyers expect: entry-level towers in Jumeirah Village Circle and Dubai South start under AED 1M, waterfront launches on Dubai Islands and branded residences in Downtown reach many multiples of that. Every project on this page is tracked with its real starting price, payment plan and scheduled handover.

1829

projects

AED 310,000

entry price

AED 85M

top of the range

468

developers

2,849 sqft

avg. starting size

2026 to 2032

handover window

See all 1,829 matching projects in the off-plan catalogue

The mechanics favour the buyer more than in most markets: payments follow construction milestones into a RERA-supervised escrow account, typical plans run 60/40 or 70/30, and there is no annual property tax. Gross rental yields on Dubai apartments typically sit between 6% and 9% in the districts where tenants actually want to live, which is why apartments remain the default instrument for yield-driven buyers.

Where you buy matters more than what the render looks like. Districts with metro access, retail and delivery momentum rent first and resell first; skyline promises without infrastructure do neither. Use the price band and bedroom pages to narrow this list, or ask us directly which of these launches we would put our own money into.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an off-plan apartment in Dubai cost?+

The live range is shown above and moves with the market. As a rule of thumb: under AED 1M buys studios and one-beds in emerging districts, AED 1M to 2M covers one and two-beds in established communities, and AED 2M upwards moves you into waterfront, Downtown and branded stock. The entry price and top of the range above are computed from the actual projects on this page.

What rental yield does a Dubai apartment achieve?+

Gross yields of 6% to 9% are typical for apartments in tenant-heavy districts like JVC, Dubai South and Meydan, with net yields usually 1.5 to 2 points lower after service charges. Smaller units yield more; premium waterfront stock trades yield for capital appreciation.

Does an off-plan apartment qualify for the Golden Visa?+

Yes, when the purchase value is AED 2M or more; off-plan and mortgaged purchases both count. Many buyers deliberately step up to a two-bedroom or a waterfront project to clear the threshold, since the 10-year visa covers spouse and children.

Can I sell before handover?+

Yes. Dubai allows off-plan resale (assignment) once a developer-specific share of the price is paid, commonly 30% to 40%. In strong districts this is a real strategy: buyers at launch pricing sell mid-construction to buyers who prefer less waiting risk. We advise on which projects have genuine resale depth before you buy.

Direct access, developer-paid commission

We place buyers directly into every project on this page, and our commission is paid by the developer, not by you. Ask us for the payment schedule, the real resale picture and whether a launch is worth your money before you commit.