Adil Raza Khan | March 29, 2025
Out of a total of 50,439 transactions registered in 2024 so far, Off-plan transactions marked 63% of the total number. Q3 2024 off-plan performed 55% better than the same period past year.
Off-plan properties in Dubai come with flexible payment plans, affordable initial prices, and excellent capital appreciation potentiality. Early investors can book properties at competitive rates. Readymade ones tend to be costlier. ROI maximizing scopes are there.
Straightforwardly, Off-plan Properties are construction-in-progress properties. You trust the reputation of the developer, see their plan and with faith (sensibly) invest in the unfinished or yet-to-start projects. The Other type is ready-to-move-in and are readymade ones you can possess immediately post payment.
Developer Reputation and Track Record: Reputation shows the team stood the test of time with consistent top-class delivery on time, every time. SIMPLE! Go through their past projects both online and personally, check their online testimonials and track their history. Location, Location, Location: Agree, thrice the mention doesn't highlight the importance any extra! Joking apart, location of properties matter significantly in Dubai or anywhere worldwide. Plenty of transportation choices, proximity to key commercial and recreational areas, posh localities around, accessibility to the sea, new mega projects on the progress close by etc will trigger the demand for properties.
The community, proximity to notable communities, areas that the Dubai Government plan to promote further impacts the demand for properties there. Authorised real estate companies, like APIL Properties, keep a tap on the recent developments and the ones paving their way in, so can help you understand in more practical terms. Return on Investment (ROI) and Rental Yields: Conduct in-depth research either on your own or with the assistance of experienced real estate professionals on areas and types of properties that are soaring higher in demand. For example, Palm Jumeirah is a hotspot but here Villas are the magnets. Apartments are the key players in Business Bay.
10-20% of the property value is the downpayment. Payments are scheduled with a gap of 6 and 9 months apart. The off-plan property construction phase is typically 2-3 years. During this period, expect to make 60% of the property purchasing price. The rest during the handover. The percentage varies. Milestone payments are also quite popular. At different stages of part-by-part completion, a definite amount is paid upon deliverable.
Dubai Marina & JBR: These two next-door neighbours house stunning beachfront Properties, including archaeologically spectacular residential skyscrapers. Off-plan properties here are in huge demand. Also, renowned as the most picture-perfect dock in the UAE, any property here for sale and rent is welcoming news year-round. High rental yield and ROI assured!
Downtown Dubai: The heart of the city—still a strong contender for luxury properties due to its exceptional connectivity, conveniences, and colossal residential towers and other choices. Exclusive off-plan property destination it is and will remain for years.
Dubai Creek Harbour: New developments in this fast-growing area are bound to happen as Emaar is a name to bank upon in Dubai real estate. From excellent connectivity to proximity to Downtown Dubai and 2 International Airports, potential price appreciation for properties here is a guarantee. Green sustainable development at a picturesque waterfront location with numerous urban amenities and upscale social facilities benefit off-plan property enthusiasts here.
Business Bay: A hub for commercial and residential off-plan projects, it is a prime location marked with world-class amenities (best recreational options) with a strong cosmopolitan corporate vibe. Ready-to-move-in properties cost one at Business Bay exorbitantly, so off-plan projects by reputable real estate developers with flexible payment plans are best to multiply fortune in Dubai.
Dubai South: The emerging area near Expo 2020 and the Dubai International Airport makes it a preferred off-plan property site. The further urbanisation of the region will boost the property appreciation value here. Luxurious lifestyle amenities and social facilities with good connectivity favours staying here a larger-than-life for a lifetime.
Meydan and Mohammed Bin Rashid City: Large-scale luxury developments with strong growth potential guaranteed to awe property enthusiasts here. World's largest artificial lagoon, well-planned outdoor sports arena, modern mega city vibe platinum-status amenities and hassle-free accessibility by public transport choices make the destination suitable for off-plan projects.
Dubai Hills Estate: Family-friendly community with ample green spaces and modern amenities surely is the mecca for off-plan property seekers. Posh development, high-end lifestyle amenities, fibe dining options, upscale shopping venues, ample recreational scopes, social facilities and premium property ranges with easy connectivity to key areas in Dubai favour its enlisting amongst the best off-plan property areas.
Dubai Government aims at sourcing three-quarters of its energy production through green methods by 2050. It suggests that the construction industry has to adhere to green building regulations, including planning and development of energy-efficient residential buildings using sustainable materials. These further include conserving LEED-certified commercial projects, water conservation, recycling used water, energy-efficient homes, eco-friendly skyscrapers, etc.
Green buildings attract tenants and investors also because of the money saving potentiality it has besides saving the environment. Better insulation and energy-efficient technologies are cost-effective solutions to modern living.
The demand for green residential and commercial properties is surging at Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Meydan City developments. Higher rentals and sales price assures encouraging capital gains for investors.
It depends on your Budget! Buying a property at AED1,000,000 and renting it at AED 70,000 pa gives you a Gross ROI of 7%. Wait! Mortgage, Service Charges, Refurbishment, Legal Fees all add to your expenses. Plus, associated costs (DLD fees and more) do count and add an extra of 6-7% of the total ownership cost to your Investment. It pulls down the Net ROI to 5-6% only. Happy News is-> This income is Tax-free.
Palm Jumeirah, AL Barari areas are very expensive. Dubai Marina is costly but more affordable than the above two places. Downtown looks expensive but a few affordable options are available. Dubai South is scaling upward but is still somewhat affordable. Dubai Sports City, JVC are affordable. DIP is very affordable.
You decide, affordable or luxury. Confused still? Don't worry, ask us.
Indeed, it is! The process is simple, safe and satisfyingly beneficial for property enthusiasts. Mortgage facilities are there and the stretched payment plan over 2-3 year timespan feels a relaxed choice.
APIL Properties team has helped several non-residential property buyers also smoothly own off-plan properties with reliable guidance right from property selection based on budget to property maintenance and tenant screening post ownership.
In Q3 2024, Dubai real estate domain smashed all previous records with a whopping 50,425 transactions, marking a hike of 38% year-over-year (YoY). Dubai Off-plan property segment scored 63% of the total number of these transactions. Real estate market specialists expect short-term rentals in Dubai to surge by 18% and long-term by 13%. New 182,000 residential units are to be built in 2025-2026. Surely, Dubai off-plan properties will play a major role in it! Do you need a better point to convince your investment instinct?
Dubai is ready to rewrite the history of world aviation, and DWC Airport Dubai, also known as Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC),is at the center of it all.
Originally designed to complement Dubai International Airport (DXB), this once-secondary hub is now the pillar of a $35 billion transformation meant to establish DWC as the largest and busiest airport in the world.
DWC will eventually oversee all commercial operations from DXB as part of Dubai's audacious new master plan, so centralizing global air travel, logistics, and innovation. Massive infrastructure renovations in progress will change the expectations of the globe from an international gateway.
The Falcon DWC Airport development is among the first significant private investments in this growth. Leader in aviation services, Falcon Aviation has committed $100 million to modernize its MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) facilities and open a posh private jet terminal, underscoring DWC's increasing importance as a destination for business and executive travel.
The countdown has begun, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is ready to soar far beyond expectations.
Active living is one of the keys to unlocking holistic well-being and longevity. This knowledge seems to have inspired Aldar Properties to shape urban luxury living in their latest community, Athlon.
The Athlon off-plan community is under construction to equate aesthetics and athletic aspects of a gated community like never before. The main focus of Aldar has been to shape this gated community as an open and protected playground where the residents can stay active amidst daily life agendas.
Not just a revolutionary lifestyle destination for residents, Athlon by Aldar Properties Dubailand is investment-worthy in every possible sense.
Our team attempts to enlist and explain the exact reasons in this blog that you find sensible enough to consider.
Welcome to Dubai South — a visionary community designed to redefine urban living, working, and investing.
This fully-gated community is a government-backed, master-planned spot designed to become the heart of Dubai. Covering 145 square kilometers, this futuristic location is more than simply a place to live—it's a daring vision of smart urban living, economic opportunity, and world-class infrastructure.
Strategically focused on Al Maktoum International Airport—which is expected to grow to be the biggest airport in the world—Dubai South has drawn businesses, families, and investors. Working with esteemed developers like Emaar and Azizi, the Dubai South developer—Dubai South Properties—is in charge of forming this spot as centre of tomorrow!
Understood by government vision and global ambition, formerly known as DWC, the community offers both a high-potential investment or a future-forward lifestyle.
