Off-plan

Guides and market analysis on off-plan for buyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

1 October 2026

Which Developers Sell at the Largest Premium to Resale?

Dubai’s 10 biggest developers priced off-plan apartments a median 54% above same-district resale, against 31% for smaller ones. Why, and how to check.

1 October 2026

Abu Dhabi Off-Plan vs Resale: 2026 Transaction Data

Abu Dhabi off-plan apartments sold 28% above resale per sq ft, down from 52% a year earlier. Volumes, prices by district, and resale before handover.

1 October 2026

Dubai Off-Plan Premium by District, 2026

Off-plan apartments in Dubai sell 24% above resale per sq ft, but the premium runs from 3% to over 100% by district. The full table, and what drives it.

1 October 2026

Which Dubai Off-Plan Projects Are Actually Cheaper Than Resale?

Only 7 in 100 Dubai off-plan apartment sales were priced below resale for the same size of home in the same district. Where it happens, and why.

10 September 2026

Dubai Silicon Oasis Property Guide: Prices and Yields

What homes actually sell for in Dubai Silicon Oasis, how finished and off-plan prices differ by bedroom, and what the finished stock yields.

8 September 2026

Resale Property in Dubai: Where Homes Actually Change Hands

Three Dubai districts sold over 11,000 homes last year and not one was a resale. Where the second-hand market is real, and where your exit is unproven.

6 September 2026

Buying Off-Plan Property in Dubai: What the Price Gap Actually Is

Off-plan apartments in Dubai sell 29% above ready ones per square foot, and the premium runs from nothing to double depending on the district.

2 September 2026

Property Status Inquiry in Dubai: Check Before You Buy

Most Dubai purchases are off-plan promises. How to run a property status inquiry, read completion percentages, and test a handover date before paying.