Adil Raza Khan | August 22, 2025
Dubai off-plan sales record is positively soaring higher, continuing the momentum it piqued in the past year. Dubai off-plan project sales surpassed AED 90 billion, with more than 40,000 units sold, within the first quarter of 2025 alone.
With his highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s ambitious plan to reach a 5.8 million population target, Dubai’s future is being made now with smart off-plan investments—
In this blog, we will focus on acquainting our readers with the top-notch and most promising Dubai off-plan projects for sale in 2025.
PS. You can click here for discovering the main reasons for investing in off-plan units in Dubai.
A gorgeous off-plan residential development featuring 20 residential levels, 2 basement parking levels, and 3 podium levels.
Units: Studios, 1- & 2-bedroom apartments with handover in December 2025.
Location: The residential complex lies at Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, strategically between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek Harbour.
Cost: Studio apartments start here from AED 800K onwards. 1-bedroom apartments cost AED 1.2 million. Payment plan is 20/80.
Amenities: Pool for kids, adult pool with a pool deck and sunken seating areas, mini golf space, landscaped garden, outdoor fitness center, retail outlets, etc.
Why the Hype?
The cost is pretty impressive for this wonderful location, undoubtedly! It is a central location with proximity to major highways and Dubai Healthcare City. Much less pricey than what is available in Downtown Dubai. The project is perfect for professionals looking for central location-based properties that are cost-effective.
Investment Potential—Similar residential buildings in the Al Jaddaf area are fetching around 6-7% rental yield yearly. As the area is developing due to its advantageous location, capital appreciation is growing strong here.
Eithad Rail has announced a high-speed rail connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi in only 30-minutes. The stoppage will be in Al Jadaff, which will hype the property value here beyond doubt.
The handover is this year, so investors might feel a little stretched as they need to pay in full cash. But, if you can manage the cash, it is a guaranteed good investment for you.
Sky Hills Astra will have two beautiful 36-story skyscrapers, each accommodating 34 residential levels, 1 basement level, and 1 retail floor.
Units: Studios, 1-bedroom apartments & 2-3 bedroom duplexes with handover in Q2 2028 (some sources claim it to be Q4 2027).
Location: Dubai Science Park has its own location advantages, and the project stands only 5 minutes across from Dubai Hills Estate. It is a prestigious neighborhood with Arjan as well.
Cost: Regular studios start at AED 760K, while the Executive studios are priced at AED 850K. 1-bedroom apartments start at AED 1.3 M. Duplexes are available from AED 4.2 M.
Amenities: Fully furnished apartments, swimming pool, lobby, waiting room, jacuzzi, sauna, wheelchair accessibility, day care center, bbq area etc.
Why the Hype?
All the apartments in this project will come fully furnished, besides the 1-BR units having a study area. There will be more than 220,000 sq. ft. of retail space. As per our source, the tower will be connected directly with the metro (the Pink Line Metro Station is in the planning stage now). The payment plan is exceptionally investor-friendly for this project, where the investors pay 20% on booking, 15% during construction, 25% on handover, and 1% for 40 months post-handover.
Investment Potential:
Honestly, the property prices are not the best in the area, but the post-handover payment plan with easy-to-manage installments and the direct access to the upcoming metro are the game changers.
HRE is a new developer but has its projects in the Business Bay area and is consistently offering good construction and design standards with timely handover.
Dubai Science Park enjoys the attention of the Government for growth and is the preferred base for professionals and students from Science & Research streams. The area witnesses around 6% rental yield.
By Mac Group Holding
The 22-story MAG 777 is a new off-plan project in Dubai Sports City with 19 residential floors, a tech floor beneath it, followed by a ground level with a welcoming lounge and a basement parking floor.
Units: Studios, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with handover in Q1 2026.
Location: The project stands at the heart of Dubai Sports City, in Dubailand on Mohammad Bin Zayed Road. JVC, Motor City, Dubai Hills Estate, and Arabian Ranches make up the neighborhood
Cost: A 1-bedroom studio apartment can cost AED 779K, and a single-bed apartment starts from AED 1.2 million.
Amenities: Swimming pool, landscaped gardens, gym, lounge area, play area for children, retail outlets, 24/7 security etc.
Why the Hype?
Dubai Sports City is a popular newly emerging area in Dubai with 5 mega sports venues in Dubailand. It has several elite sports academics and clubs. so investors can easily attract sports enthusiasts here. The starting prices are highly budget-friendly. Payment plan is highly flexible with 50/50 for studios, 60/40 for 1-BR apartments, and 70/30 for 2-BR apartments.
Investment Potential
Low entry price with strong ROI! MAC is trusted for their delivery consistency.
A budget-friendly investment choice with promising returns in an evolving area in Dubai—the Sports City. The location is emerging and still undervalued compared to the nearby JVC, JLT and Arabian Ranches. So, the time to make the deal is now.
With affordable entry prices, the project is good for long-term investments for the mid-tier market. Studios and 1-BR apartments can fetch good rental returns between 7 and 8% yearly.
By Emaar
One of the best new off-plan projects in Downtown Dubai, Address Grand Downtown is a 55-story luxury development by Emaar’s Address Hotel & Resort and Nshama. The project is for luxury property investors in Dubai’s most premium location.
Units: 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom apartments besides 3- & 5-bedroom duplexes with handover in Q2 2028.
Location: The Future of Dubai—Downtown Dubai is the location along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Cost: The launch price is AED 11 million. 3-BR apartments start from AED 10.86 million, and 3-BR duplexes have a starting price of AED 23.73 million. The usual 60/40 payment plan of Emaar.
Amenities: Rooftop swimming pool, infinity pool, gym, spa, yoga studio, family club, and chauffeurs’ suite.
Why the Hype?
Branded off-plan residences by Emaar’s signature Address Hotel & Resort at an unparalleled location with Burj Khalifa and Arabian Gulf views (Dubai’s major tourist attraction)! No doubt it creates so much buzz in Dubai’s off-plan real estate domain. In Dubai, properties by Emaar in prime locations are sure investment bonanzas.
Investment Potential:
The branded residence attracts the attention of premium end-users and high-end investors alike with a strong rental demand. The central location adds to the convenience and prestige, thereby driving impressive capital appreciation.
The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan plans on grooming Downtown with more sustainable luxury projects and lifestyle choices. Branded project here will hold the value for years.
Emaar off-plan properties in Downtown Dubai witness around 20-25% capital appreciation. Expect a minimum of 7% rental yield with a 95% year-round occupancy rate.
by Beyond Development
Paso on the West Palm Crescent is the latest off-plan property in Dubai in Palm Jumeirah with premium beachfront lifestyle choices. The residential project has two individual buildings, Avita and Bella, each with 15-floors plus basement levels.
Units: 6-bedroom Beach mansions, 4-bedroom penthouses, and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments with handover in Q3 2029.
Location: The Paso project is on the West Palm Crescent in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The project has direct access to Palm Gateway and monorail stations.
Cost: One-bedroom apartments start from AED 5.5 million here. Penthouses are priced at AED 24 million. Mansion prices are not publicly confirmed yet. 60/40 payment plan.
Amenities: Wellness pavilion, kid’s pavilion, landscaping, aquascaping, private cinema, multiple pools, full view of the neighborhood from each unit etc.
Why the Hype?
Direct access to private beachfront living on the iconic Palm Jumeirah island (the unofficial trademark of Dubai’s tourism) within the most prestigious neighborhood in the UAE is buzzworthy! The West Palm Crescent is the most exclusive and private zone on this world-renowned island.
The project stands on the very last plot available on the most exclusive West Crescent. Plus, these tallest towers in the area are residential projects with a 5-star hotel concept and unobstructed sea views from each unit.
Investment Potential
Paso on the West Palm Crescent has a robust capital appreciation potential with assured short-term rental income due to its location. The association of the developer with OMNIYAT Group triggers the popularity. It caters to the upper-tier coastal residential market in Dubai with pricey entry points and huge returns.
Palm Jumeirah is an already established community with top-ranking hotels, residences, and leisure choices. All you see around are the most luxurious villas. Owning an apartment unit amidst the luxurious residences is a mega investment, undoubtedly with sky-high rental income opportunities!
Dubai off-plan real estate investment is alluring to all sorts of investors besides end-users. Keeping our focus on the investors, we picked these Dubai off-plan projects that piqued our interest, as we know they would take care of your profiteering interests.
Binghatti Ivory in Al Jaddaf has its handover this year, but the combo of the central location and the affordability can yield you handsome returns. Sky Hills Astra in Dubai Science Park has the most flexible and relaxing post-handover payment plan with reasonable prices.
MAG 777 is perfect for newbies with pocket-friendly market entry points but very good scopes to bring home substantial profits. These we have selected for investors with limited budgets but looking for assured returns in good locations.
Address Grand Downtown and Paso on Palm Jumeirah Crescent are high-end new off-plan projects in Dubai. Premium property investors with more budgetary freedom who wish to make grand investment deals would benefit highly from these two choices we suggest. They are groomed to be major hits with the luxury lifestyle enthusiasts, whether buyers or high-income group tenants.
Lifestyle amenities in Dubai off-plan properties shouldn’t be a parameter to decide on for capitalizing the investments. It is available across Dubai by default. Our top picks include something worth considering for investors with different budgets. Location is something we never ask our investors to compromise on, and we also follow the same. The developers of all these projects are trustworthy.
Make your investment decision based on what the future holds for you. Dubai’s off-plan real estate is all about earning handsome profits steadily for a long time in the future.
Yes, it is. Dubai’s price per square foot is around $670 USD.
In Los Angeles, it is $720 per square foot. Vancouver’s price per square foot is $860. If you intend to buy properties in London, it will cost you nearly $1170 per square foot. Property prices are 50% cheaper in Dubai than in most other smart and popular cities in the world.
It is easier and extremely affordable for the foreigners to step into the real estate market of Dubai. It is even more budget-friendly and lucrative to buy Off-plan properties in Dubai with flexible payment plans by top real estate developers in Dubai.
Capital appreciation is comparatively high here because more people are relocating to Dubai each year. Tourists are also pouring in heavily. As per the Dubai Urban Master Plan, there will be 7 million residents in the city by 2040. Latest Off-plan properties in Dubai are for accommodating them.
There will always be demand for homes, so capital appreciation has to be high logically. 7-9% rental yield and above happens mostly in Dubai and almost nowhere else. London has only 4-5% rental return, New York yields 2-3% rental return, and in Vancouver investors get around 3.5% rental yield.
In brief, a lower market entry price pairs with promising capital appreciation plus rental returns due to the ever-growing demand.
So, what makes you doubt Dubai’s boom? Comment in the section below, and we would like to see your point of view if you have stronger data to defeat these!
Straightforwardly, your goals and the investment figure you put into the off-plan property decide it. Not every popular Dubai location is ideal for short-term rentals. You can check certain sites like Airbnb to check the areas that are popular for short-term rentals and fetch the highest possible short-term rental returns.
Short-term
It is true that short-term rentals can generate around 3% more returns than the long-term choices. Waterfront properties and properties in central dubai and in Expo City are usually popular for short-term rentals. With short-term rental investments you are more flexible to sell it as and when you wish.
Plus, the property stays in more tip-top condition, as definitely you will be hiring the services of a property management company. They will go regularly and check for signs of damage and repair besides cleaning the property.
Long-term
Long-term options have one big advantage. You can expect to keep getting a steady income for a minimum of one year at least. Securing the tenant for a whole year feels more secure and advantageous. But remember, the laws in Dubai ensure the protection of the rights of the tenants just like they look after the landlords or landladies. It is a bit tough here to increase the rent for long-term tenants as quickly as the market value is progressing.
Also, you cannot that easily ask your long-term tenants to leave your property. You have to provide them with at least a 12-month notice. Be careful of these considerations.
Summing up
We share here 5 of the best Dubai off-plan projects for sale in 2025 that attracted our attention from the standpoint of an investor. Nevertheless, these projects are equally good for end-users. We tried to include something for the investors with different budget limitations. Our insights have cleared the reasons for our choices. Hopefully, our readers will benefit from the answers to these two popular questions that we are often asked during direct consultations. Any more queries, let us know!
WRITTEN BY
Adil Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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Dubai off-plan sales record is positively soaring higher, continuing the momentum it piqued in the past year. Dubai off-plan project sales surpassed AED 90 billion, with more than 40,000 units sold, within the first quarter of 2025 alone.
With his highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s ambitious plan to reach a 5.8 million population target, Dubai’s future is being made now with smart off-plan investments—
In this blog, we will focus on acquainting our readers with the top-notch and most promising Dubai off-plan projects for sale in 2025.
PS. You can click here for discovering the main reasons for investing in off-plan units in Dubai.
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Dubai’s skyline is changing faster than ever, and the idea of owning a brand-new apartment or villa before it even exists is incredibly exciting. The promise of buying off-plan property in Dubai at good prices, in high-quality finishes, and with amenities of world-class standards, can appear to be a goldmine.
But here’s the catch: the glitter can quickly fade if you’re not careful.
One wrong move—be it overlooking hidden costs, misjudging a developer’s credibility, or falling for hype about “prime locations”—can turn your dream investment into a nightmare. Off-plan property is full of opportunities, but it’s also a minefield of pitfalls that many first-time buyers and even seasoned investors stumble into.
In this guide, we’ll explore the top mistakes to avoid when buying off-plan property in Dubai. We'll also provide you with insider tips and unique insights that most people don’t even mention.
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