Dubai · Apartments
Own an apartment in Dubai for AED 1M–3M, paid in stages into escrow
Launches from Binghatti, Imtiaz, BEYOND and Nakheel. Registration is 2% for the buyer, and agency commission is normally nil on off-plan.
- Registration fee
- 2% buyer + 2% seller
- Your payments
- Held in project escrow
- Agency commission on off-plan
- Normally nil for buyers
- Register your purchase within
- 90 days of signing
- Registration trustee
- AED 4,000 + VAT
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Dubai apartments worth a closer look
Compare them like for like: the price where the developer has confirmed it, the payment plan, the handover date and what to weigh.
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Palm Central Private Residences
1–5 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedBeachfront apartments and penthouses in three buildings at the centre of Palm Jebel Ali, between Fronds M and N, with direct beach access.
ConsiderPalm Jebel Ali is still being developed, so check which roads, schools and shops will be open when you move in.
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The Woods Abode
1–2 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedApartments facing parks at the front and rear, in a masterplan where about half the land is open and green space.
ConsiderSobha Sanctuary is planned for around 20,000 families, so nearby phases may still be under construction after handover.
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Apartment
Binghatti Starfall
Studio–2 bedrooms
From AED 759,999Indicative developer price- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedNear Al Jaddaf Metro station on the Green Line, with an observatory deck and telescopes for residents on the amenity podium.
ConsiderThe Etihad Rail stop planned for Al Jaddaf is a future project, so do not rely on it when you decide.
Last checked 16 Sep 2026 Request price list and plan -
Architectural render Apartment
Arancia Yards 2
1–3 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedFour low-rise buildings around a sunken garden, with 4-metre living-room ceilings in select ground-floor homes.
ConsiderIt sits beside the first Arancia Yards phase, so compare prices and payment plans for both before choosing.
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Arancia Yards
1–3 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedLow-rise homes with 3.1-metre ceilings and private terraces, in the first phase of a masterplan that keeps over 70% of its land open-air.
ConsiderThe school, clinic and mosque are part of the masterplan, so check which will be open by handover.
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Solaya
2–5 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedNine low-rise beachfront buildings around a private crescent beach in Jumeirah 1, with apartments, duplexes, penthouses and garden houses with private pools, designed by Foster + Partners.
ConsiderHandover is targeted for early 2028, so confirm the date and the payment schedule written into your sale agreement.
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How to choose a Dubai apartment building
Work through these for each building you consider; the answers can differ within one community.
The building itself
Compare unit mix, layouts, parking and the share of studios, which shapes who your future tenants and buyers will be.
Supply around you
Count comparable homes due to complete nearby; they compete for the same tenants and buyers.
What it costs to run
Look up approved service charges for comparable completed buildings on the DLD Service Charge Index.
What exists today, and what is planned
List the amenities and transport operating now separately from those shown on the masterplan.
Freehold area, escrow and Oqood
Confirm the plot sits in a designated freehold area, the project has its own escrow account, and your sale will be registered through Oqood.
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Who builds apartments in Dubai
See who is behind each community before you compare the brochures.
Launched hereHado, Dubai Islands; Sensia, Dubai Maritime CityThree 21-level towers at Hado; 275 apartments and one penthouse at SensiaView BEYOND profile
Launched hereBinghatti City, Nad Al ShebaReported at more than 13,000 units, mostly studios and one-bedroom homesView Binghatti profile
Launched hereWestwood, JVC; Beach Walk, Dubai IslandsCompleted studios and one-bedroom homes at Westwood; 80 residences at Beach WalkView Imtiaz profile
Launched herePalm Jebel Ali, June 2026 releaseOne- to four-bedroom apartments alongside townhousesView Nakheel profile
Examples of publicly launched communities from developer releases and reputable reports. Not a ranking, a recommendation or a statement of availability.
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Know the full cost before you commit
| Item | Amount on the source page | When it applies |
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| Oqood (initial sale) registration | 2% purchaser + 2% seller | Off-plan purchase; contracts must be registered within 90 days of signing |
| Knowledge and innovation fees | AED 10 + AED 10 | Listed with Oqood registration and with a transfer |
| Title deed and map | AED 250 + AED 250 | Transfer of a completed villa or apartment |
| Registration trustee | AED 4,000 + VAT | Properties worth AED 500,000 or more |
| Mortgage registration | 0.25% of the loan + AED 250 per title deed | Only if you finance the purchase |
| Agency commission | Normally nil on off-plan; about 2% on resale | Market custom, not a legal rate |
| Service charges | Approved fees on the DLD Service Charge Index | Ongoing, once you own in a jointly owned property |
Expert consultation
Find the apartment that fits your plans.
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Pay in stages while your apartment is built
A typical sequence, not any one project’s plan. Your sale agreement sets each instalment and what happens if you pay late, so ask a lawyer to read the default clauses.
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Reservation
A booking payment holds the unit, and you supply passport copies and evidence of where your money comes from. Ask what happens to the booking payment if you do not sign.
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Sale and purchase agreement
The SPA fixes the price, every payment date, the developer-stated completion date and what happens if you pay late or handover slips. Have a UAE-qualified lawyer read it.
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Registration
The sale is entered on the emirate’s off-plan register and registration fees fall due. Pay only into the project escrow account, verified against the developer’s own documents.
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Construction instalments
Further payments follow the dates or build milestones in your SPA. Budget for every one; a missed instalment has contractual consequences.
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Completion and handover
A payment is usually due around handover, followed by snagging, service-charge set-up and the title deed. A representative can attend for you under a legalised power of attorney.
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After handover
Only now can you live in or let the home. Some plans continue after handover, so count those payments too.
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Letting or selling later: what decides the outcome
Two local checks tell you most: approved service charges for comparable buildings on the DLD index, and how many similar units are due nearby. Rent starts only after handover, and neither rent nor price growth is guaranteed.
A sale before handover must be entered in the Interim Property Register to be valid, and your sale agreement may add conditions. On a later resale of a completed home, agency commission is typically about 2% by market custom, and the transfer carries DLD registration and trustee fees.
What you can hold us to
Six commitments behind every consultation.
A purchase this size deserves someone who shows you the full picture, including what could go wrong, before you commit a deposit.
How the firm is paid, and why it matters to you-
Every cost before you commit
Total price, registration fees and each payment stage, set out in your own currency before you pay anything.
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Honest about fit
Up to three options, and fewer if fewer fit. If off-plan does not suit your plans, you are told plainly.
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A second opinion on any offer
Bring an offer from a developer or another agent and have its cost, payment plan and contract points checked before you commit.
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Told how the firm is paid
Before you decide on anything, including whether a developer on your shortlist pays the firm.
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Checks before you see a home
Registration, the project escrow account, the developer’s record and a current price, checked before a home reaches you.
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Your time, your privacy
Video, phone, WhatsApp or email in your time zone. Your details are used only to reply, and launch emails only if you ask.
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Three steps, no obligation.
No account, no fee, no pressure to proceed. You decide whether to go further.
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Share your requirements
Your contact details, then property type, price range, emirate, objective and timeframe. It takes about two minutes, and no financial documents are needed.
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Review suitable options
Up to three opportunities, each with its costs, payment timings, the reasons it was selected and what to consider. If fewer fit, you get fewer.
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Discuss next steps
Talk to an adviser about the options, what to verify independently and what reserving involves. There is no pressure to proceed.
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Answers before you share any details.
If your question is not answered here, an adviser can go through it with you during a consultation.
No. It is the total purchase price. Payments are staged under your sale agreement, and DLD registration costs are added on top of the price.
Buyers of off-plan units in Dubai normally pay none because the developer pays the agent. That is market custom, not law, so confirm it in writing.
No community suits everyone. Compare each building on unit mix, nearby supply, service charges, what exists today and its escrow and registration. An adviser can then shortlist up to three options that fit your plans.
Completion dates are developer-stated. Your sale agreement, not the brochure, sets what happens if handover slips, so have a UAE-qualified lawyer read the completion, delay and termination clauses before you pay a booking amount. Your apartment earns no rent until it is handed over, so plan every instalment without it.
Usually, yes. Most of an off-plan purchase is documents and payments. Dubai accepts a valid passport from non-resident buyers for sale registration, and a representative can act for you at steps such as handover under a power of attorney notarised and legalised in your home country. Consultations take place by video or phone.
Expert consultation
Get your Dubai apartment shortlist, with every cost set out.
Receive up to three options that fit, each with its costs, payment stages and trade-offs explained.
- Every cost and payment stage set out
- Why each option was chosen, and what to weigh
- Free, with no obligation
Thank you. Here is what you shared.
An adviser will review your requirements and prepare up to three suitable options. If fewer fit, you will receive fewer.