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Dubai Off-Plan New Launches Tracker 2026 (Updated 31 August 2026)

Jun 2
6 min read

Updated: Aug 31

This is my running index of the Dubai off-plan launches worth knowing about right now — refreshed weekly so the same seven-project peer set stays comparable week to week rather than turning into a random grab-bag of press releases. As of 31 August 2026, the widest entry point is still Azizi's Beach Oasis 2, Tower A in Dubai Studio City at AED 514,000 for a studio, and the newest confirmed pricing this refresh is on Nakheel's Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences, where the payment structure and Q4 2026 handover are now public.

I re-verify every row against the developer's own page and at least one independent portal before each refresh — prices, payment plans and handover dates on off-plan projects move (and sometimes slip), so treat every figure below as indicative, not fixed.

Active launches — index table (as of 31 August 2026)

Rates as of 31 August 2026 — indicative, verify with the developer.

Developer

Project

Area

Starting Price

Payment Plan

Handover

Status

Emaar

Golf Vale, Emaar South

Emaar South (Dubai South)

AED 1.1M (1BR)

10% booking / 70% construction / 20% handover

Q1 2030

262 units, golf-course facing

Nakheel

Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences

Dubai Islands

AED 2.6M (1BR)

80/20 — 20% booking + staged instalments during construction / 20% handover

Q4 2026

Branded residences, ~700m private beach

Sobha Realty

Sobha Sanctuary

Dubailand (Al Yufrah 1, off Al Ain Rd)

AED 3.99M (4BR villa)

EOI / phased — not yet disclosed

Q3 2029 (Phase 1)

~20,000 homes, AED 50bn masterplan

DAMAC

DAMAC Islands 2

Dubailand

AED 2.75M+ (4–6BR villas/townhouses)

20/55/25 — 20% deposit / milestone payments / 25% handover

Q4 2030

8 island-themed clusters

Binghatti

Mercedes-Benz Places

Nad Al Sheba (Meydan)

AED 1.6M (studio)

70/30 — 20% booking / 50% construction / 30% handover

Q2 2028

World-first Mercedes-Benz branded city, 12 towers

Azizi

Beach Oasis 2, Tower A

Dubai Studio City

AED 514K (studio)

10% booking / 40% construction / 50% handover

Q2–Q4 2026 (sources vary — confirm with developer)

Near handover, actively selling

Danube

Serenz by Danube

Jumeirah Village Circle

AED 850K

1% per month (0.5%/month promo option during construction)

Q4 2029

Fully furnished, launched Feb 2026

Representative image of an off-plan residential launch under construction — not a render of any specific project named above.

How to read the table

"Starting price" is the lowest advertised unit at launch — usually a studio or the smallest one-bedroom — not what a 3-bedroom or villa in the same project will cost. Payment plans are written as booking % / construction % / handover %; a "20/55/25" plan means 20% at booking, 55% in staged instalments during construction, and the remaining 25% due when you take the keys. None of the prices shown include the Dubai Land Department's 4% transfer fee or Oqood registration.

Handover dates on off-plan projects are the developer's own estimate, not a guarantee — construction timelines slip industry-wide, so don't commit to a rental contract or visa plan that depends on hitting an exact quarter.

Who each option suits

  • Lowest entry point / near-term handover — Azizi Beach Oasis 2, Tower A (AED 514K, studio) has the shortest runway to keys of this set, but its own handover window is unsettled across sources — confirm the exact date with Azizi before relying on it.

  • Branded beachfront, medium-term handover — Nakheel's Rixos Dubai Islands suits buyers wanting a hotel-branded residence with a firmer Q4 2026 date.

  • Long payment runway, villa-scale budget — Sobha Sanctuary and DAMAC Islands 2 both run into 2029–2030 handovers, spreading a much larger villa/townhouse price over years.

  • Branded city, mid-2028 handover — Binghatti's Mercedes-Benz Places sits between the near-term and long-horizon options, with a 70/30 structure.

  • Developer-financed, cash-flow-conscious — Danube's Serenz runs its signature 1%-per-month plan rather than a fixed booking/construction/handover split.

My own filter when I'm comparing these: handover year first. Anything landing in 2026 means near-term rental income but almost no construction-risk runway left; anything in 2029–2030 gives you years to pay in but ties up capital for longer with more time for the plan to change. Pick your horizon, then compare within it.

What changes the number

  • Unit type and floorthe "starting price" is always the smallest unit; a 2- or 3-bedroom in the same tower can run 60–150% higher.

  • Payment-plan structurea heavier construction-phase split (e.g. 70/30) means more cash tied up before handover than a 50/50 or post-handover plan.

  • DLD fee and Oqoodbudget roughly 4% of the price for the Dubai Land Department transfer fee plus Oqood registration — on top of every figure shown.

  • Developer promotionsDLD-fee waivers, free service-charge periods, or Golden Visa bundling are time-boxed add-ons that change the effective price — confirm what's currently live on the developer's own page.

  • Currency and market conditionsAED is pegged to the US dollar, but developer pricing tiers still move with demand — early phases of a launch are usually the cheapest.

FAQ

What is off-plan property in Dubai?

Buying before construction is complete — you reserve a unit against the developer's plans, pay in staged instalments tied to construction milestones, and receive the keys at handover. Payment plans typically spread the cost over 2–5 years and launch prices are usually below comparable ready property in the same area.

Is buying off-plan in Dubai safe?

Dubai's RERA/Oqood framework requires developer stage payments to sit in an approved escrow account, released only against certified construction progress — one of the more regulated off-plan markets globally. The main risks are handover delays and, rarely, project cancellation. Verify RERA registration and the developer's delivery track record before paying a booking fee.

Can non-residents buy off-plan in Dubai?

Yes — foreigners can buy freehold property in Dubai's designated freehold zones, which covers essentially every project in this table. A purchase of AED 2 million or more can make a buyer eligible for the UAE Property Golden Visa (10-year renewable residency); confirm current thresholds with GDRFA before relying on this for visa planning.

What costs come on top of the purchase price?

Budget roughly 5–7% extra: the DLD transfer fee (4%), Oqood registration (about AED 3,000–5,000), and a broker fee (commonly 2%) if you buy through an agent. Some developers run limited-time DLD-waiver promotions at launch — check what's currently included.

How often is this tracker updated?

Weekly. This version reflects figures as of 31 August 2026; each refresh is re-verified against every developer's own page plus independent portals (Bayut, PropertyFinder).

Sources & disclaimer

  • Emaar Properties — emaar.com

  • Nakheel — nakheel.com

  • Sobha Realty — sobharealty.com

  • DAMAC Properties — damacproperties.com

  • Binghatti Developers — binghatti.com

  • Azizi Developments — azizidevelopments.com

  • Danube Properties — danubeproperties.com

  • Dubai Land Department (DLD) — for RERA/Oqood project-status checks

Rates and figures here are indicative and were correct as of 31 August 2026; off-plan prices, payment plans and handover dates change and slip often, so verify directly with the developer before acting. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Angel in Dubai is not a property broker or licensed financial adviser — speak to a RERA-registered agent or licensed adviser for guidance specific to your situation. Not sponsored: no developer or agent paid for inclusion in this tracker; listings are chosen editorially based on active availability and public pricing.

— Angel Tyagi, Creator of Angel In Dubai

Prices, payment plans and handover dates may change — always verify directly with the developer before committing.

Cover and inline photography: representative construction/development imagery, not renders of any specific project named above.

Rates and figures here are indicative and were correct as of 30 August 2026; they change often, so verify with the provider before acting. This is general information, not financial advice.

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