Off-Plan Projects in UAE 2026: Five Launches Compared

“Off–plan in Dubai” covers everything from a AED 940,000 office in Majan to a AED 19 million tower floor in Business Bay — which is exactly why generic project lists are useless. What follows is different: five current off–plan launches we actively work with, with the entry price, payment structure and handover date for each, plus the checks every off–plan buyer should run before reserving anything.

All figures below are the developers’ published starting prices at the time of writing. Off–plan pricing moves as phases sell — treat every number as “from”, and confirm current availability before deciding.

Entry Level: SAMANA Barari Avenue — Offices from AED 940K

The cheapest ticket on this list is not an apartment — it is commercial. SAMANA Barari Avenue in Majan offers offices and retail units from AED 940,000, with handover expected Q2 2028. Dubai’s commercial off–plan segment is much smaller than residential, which is precisely the appeal: office supply in emerging districts is limited while demand from small firms keeps rising.

Full detail, floor plans and current availability: SAMANA Barari Avenue.

Residential Entry: Eltiera Views by Ellington — from AED 2.2M

Ellington’s Eltiera Views at Jumeirah Islands / JLT offers apartments and penthouses from AED 2.2 million on a 70/30 payment plan with handover in Q4 2029. Two things stand out: Ellington’s finish quality has strong resale recognition, and the AED 2M+ entry qualifies a buyer for the 10–year Golden Visa.

Project page: Eltiera Views by Ellington.

Family Villas: Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 9 — from AED 9.5M

Meraas’s established villa community reaches Phase 9, with villas from AED 9.5 million and handover expected Q1 2029. Earlier phases sold out quickly and the district has matured visibly between phases — this is the “proven community, new stock” play rather than a bet on an unbuilt masterplan.

Project page: Nad Al Sheba Gardens by Meraas.

Waterfront Trophy: Palm Jebel Ali by Nakheel — from AED 18M

Nakheel’s second palm is the largest coastal land release in Dubai’s pipeline, with beachfront villas from AED 18 million on an 80/20 plan. The bet here is straightforward: Palm Jumeirah beachfront villas multiplied in value as the island matured, and Palm Jebel Ali is the only comparable product that will ever be built at this scale again.

Project page: Palm Jebel Ali by Nakheel.

Commercial Flagship: LUMENA ALTA by OMNIYAT — from AED 19M

At the top of the list sits LUMENA ALTA, OMNIYAT’s luxury office tower at the gateway to Business Bay — full and half floors from AED 19 million on a 50/50 plan, completing Q4 2029. Grade–A owner–occupied office space is one of the scarcest asset classes in Dubai, and OMNIYAT’s track record at the ultra–prime end (The Opus, One at Palm) is the reference point.

Project page: LUMENA by OMNIYAT.

The Checks Every Off-Plan Buyer Should Run

• Escrow first. Under Law No. 8 of 2007 every legitimate Dubai off–plan project has a DLD–supervised escrow account. Verify the project and escrow registration on the Dubai REST app before paying anything
• Oqood registration — your off–plan contract must be registered with the DLD; the fee is typically 4% of the price
• Developer track record — ask what the developer has completed, and whether earlier phases handed over on time
• The real all–in number — add the 4% DLD fee, admin fees and any post–handover service charges to the headline price
• Exit rules — if you may resell before handover, understand the developer’s assignment threshold and NOC fee now, not later. Our assignment sale guide covers this in detail

Undecided between buying off–plan and buying ready? The honest comparison, with the H1 2026 transaction numbers, is in our off–plan versus ready guide — and the full purchase process is in the step–by–step buying guide.

FAQ - Off-Plan Projects in UAE

What is the cheapest off-plan entry point in Dubai right now?
On this list, commercial: SAMANA Barari Avenue offices from AED 940,000. Residential entry on this list starts at AED 2.2 million with Eltiera Views. Cheaper off–plan apartments exist in outer districts — the trade–off is location maturity.

Is off-plan safe in Dubai?
Payments on registered projects go into a DLD–supervised escrow account under Law No. 8 of 2007 and are released against construction progress. The protection is real, but it covers the money trail — not delays. Budget for late delivery as a possibility.

What does a 70/30 or 80/20 payment plan mean?
The split between what you pay during construction and what you pay at handover. 70/30 means 70% in instalments while the project is built and 30% on completion.

Does an off-plan purchase qualify for the Golden Visa?
Yes — property purchases of AED 2 million or more qualify for the 10–year visa, including off–plan and mortgaged purchases under current policy.

Can I resell an off-plan unit before handover?
Usually yes, once you have paid the developer’s threshold — commonly 30–40% — and obtained an NOC. See our assignment sale guide for fees and process.

Are these prices fixed?
No. All figures are developer starting prices at the time of writing and change as phases sell. Confirm live availability and pricing before committing.

Sources

Prices, payment plans and handover dates are the developers’ published figures as shown on the Rich Property project pages for each development at the time of writing, sourced from OMNIYAT, Ellington Properties, Meraas, Nakheel and SAMANA Developers project material. All prices are “from” prices and change with availability. Escrow and registration: Dubai Land Department, Law No. 8 of 2007. No projected or guaranteed returns are stated or implied. Rich Property is an independent RERA–registered brokerage. This article is general information, not financial advice.