Off-Plan

Penthouses for sale in Dubai under AED 5M

Up to AED 5M buys genuine choice: larger family apartments, townhouses in the major masterplans, and villas outside the trophy districts. Every disclosed price in this bracket above AED 2M clears the Golden Visa threshold, and the segment attracts end-users as much as investors, which historically cushions it in soft markets.

145

projects

AED 400,000

entry price

AED 4.4M

top of the range

66

developers

2,421 sqft

avg. starting size

2026 to 2031

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See all 145 matching projects in the off-plan catalogue

Penthouses are the scarcest stock in any tower, often two to four units in a building, and off-plan is frequently the only moment they are available at list price at all. Judge them on the things that cannot be renovated later: floor height, terrace size, view corridor protection and the building's service standard.

Dubai remains the reference market of the region: buyer payments sit in RERA-supervised escrow under Law 8 of 2007, transfer costs are a flat 4% DLD fee, there is no annual property tax, and the resale market for off-plan contracts is active enough that exiting before handover is a realistic strategy rather than a theory.

Right now the supply in this segment concentrates in Dubai Islands and Bay Grove Residences. Ellington, Emaar Properties and Meraas Holding are the most active developers here. Disclosed starting prices open at AED 400,000 and reach AED 4.4M, with handovers scheduled between 2026 and 2031.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do penthouses in Dubai under AED 5M cost off-plan?+

Across the 145 projects currently tracked here, disclosed starting prices run from AED 400,000 to AED 4.4M. The lowest entry points right now are Amaya Residences (from AED 400,000), Azizi Riviera 53 (from AED 510,000) and Forest City Tower (from AED 530,000).

When would these projects be handed over?+

Scheduled handovers in this selection currently range from 2026 to 2031. Dates come from the developers' sales programmes and can move, so ask us for the construction status of any specific project.

Which developers are active in this segment?+

66 developers currently have matching projects, led by Ellington (19), Emaar Properties (11), Meraas Holding (10) and Azizi Developments (8). We work with all of them directly and are paid by the developer, never by you.

Can a purchase here qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?+

72 of the 145 projects in this selection start at or above AED 2M, the property investment threshold for the 10-year Golden Visa. Off-plan purchases can qualify, and the visa covers your spouse and children.

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.