2026 buying guide
From affordable options to branded homes. Compare 11 projects by starting price, payment plan and handover date.
Find your fit
Choosing an off-plan apartment in Dubai is about more than the developer or starting price. A smaller booking payment may mean a larger bill at handover. A more expensive home may fit your plans and daily life better.
This guide brings together seven projects listed on Liam and four other market options. It helps you compare purchase terms, rather than rank the whole market or promise returns. The year 2026 refers to this guide—not the handover date of every project.
11 projects at a glance
All prices are in AED. Starting units differ in size and type. Ask for a written offer for the exact unit you want.
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| Project / Area | Starting price | Payment plan | Expected handover |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW DistrictDowntown Jebel Ali | 666,000 | 20% booking + 35% during construction + 5% on handover + 40% after handover | Q1 2029 |
| Binghatti SpectreAl Jaddaf | 774,999 | Request the payment schedule | Q4 2028 |
| Binghatti WraithAl Jaddaf | 799,999 | 50% before handover + 50% on handover | Q4 2027 |
| Arancia YardsCity of Arabia | 1 million | 10% booking + 30% during construction + 60% on handover | Q1 2029 |
| ValiaDubai Creek Harbour | 1.96 million | 80% before handover (including 10% booking) + 20% on handover | December 2030 |
| Palm CentralPalm Jebel Ali | 2.7 million | 20% booking + 50% during construction + 30% on handover | September 2030 |
| Six Senses Residences Dubai MarinaDubai Marina | 5.8 million | 20% booking + 20% within six months + 60% on handover | Q4 2028 |
| Serenz by DanubeJumeirah Village Circle | 1.1 million | Monthly payments; published pages show different rates of 0.5% and 1% | 2029 |
| Sobha SolisMotor City | Approx. 1.55 million | Request the payment schedule | December 2027 |
| The Element at Sobha OneRas Al Khor | Approx. 1.83 million | Request the payment schedule | December 2028 |
| The Wilds ResidencesThe Wilds, Dubai | Price on request | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Showing 11 projects
Different homes, different priorities
Danube
Sobha Realty
Sobha Realty
Aldar
What the percentages mean
Plan for three amounts: what you pay now, what you pay before handover, and what is due on or after handover.
10% of the AED 1 million starting price
20% of the AED 666,000 starting price
60% of the AED 1 million starting price
These examples use starting prices only. They exclude registration costs, service charges, other fees and any price differences between payment plans.
With a 40/60 plan, you pay less before handover but face a larger final payment. An 80/20 plan leaves less to pay at handover, but uses more of your money during construction. The number of instalments and their due dates matter just as much as the split.
For example, Six Senses requires a total of 40% within six months—about AED 2.32 million at the starting price. At Valia, a 10% booking payment is AED 196,000, but 80% is due before handover. Turn each plan into a budget with real amounts and dates.
Do not compare a studio directly with a one- or two-bedroom apartment. Check usable floor space, balconies, floor level, views, furniture and service charges alongside the price per square foot. Reliable return comparisons also need comparable rental and running-cost figures.
Before you pay a booking fee
Off-plan purchases carry risks, including delays, market changes and resale restrictions. Profit and rental income are not guaranteed.
Your questions, answered
A few useful answers before you choose a project or request an offer.
RAW District has the lowest listed starting price in this comparison, at AED 666,000. This does not mean a unit is available at that price today. Starting units may also differ in size and number of bedrooms.
The information used for this guide lists a RAW District plan with 40% paid after handover. Confirm the instalment period and the price for your chosen unit. For Serenz, request the full schedule before relying on a specific payment structure.
Wraith and Sobha Solis both list handover in late 2027. These dates are not guaranteed. Check the contract and actual construction progress before booking.
It depends on your budget. A 40/60 plan means paying less before handover and more at the end. An 80/20 plan has a smaller final payment but requires more money during construction. Check the exact due dates too.
The figures here are property starting prices. Ask for registration costs, service charges, any commissions and other charges in a separate written breakdown.
No. Construction delays, market changes, running costs and resale restrictions can affect the outcome. This guide is for comparison; it does not promise returns or make a firm sales offer.
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