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Projects

Residential projects in Dubai, with sources for any figures.

Off-plan checklist

Six things to verify on any Dubai project

RERA project number

Every registered project has one. Ask for it and check it with the Land Department.

Escrow account

Off-plan payments should go into the project's escrow account, never a personal account.

Handover date

Ask what happens, and what compensation applies, if handover is delayed.

Payment plan

Compare how much is due before and after handover, and any post-handover terms.

Developer track record

Look at the developer's earlier projects: were they delivered on time and as promised?

Fees & service charges

Budget for the Land Department fee, Oqood registration and yearly service charges.

From brochure to keys

  1. 01

    Research

    Read project and developer profiles, with their sources.

  2. 02

    Verify

    Check the RERA number, escrow details and the sale agreement.

  3. 03

    Run the numbers

    Use the mortgage and cost calculators before you pay a deposit.