Investment Guide · 8 min
How Dubai off-plan payment plans actually work
Post-handover, 60/40, 80/20 — what each structure costs you in real terms once escrow rules, DLD fees and construction delays are priced in.
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Dubai Marina
A dense waterfront district of high-rise towers built around a man-made canal. It is one of Dubai's most liquid resale markets and a default choice for tenants working along Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Avg. price
- AED 1,750 / sq ft
- Gross yield
- 6% – 7%
Downtown Dubai
The city's prestige core around Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Prices per square foot are among the highest in the emirate, supported by tourism and corporate demand.
- Avg. price
- AED 2,600 / sq ft
- Gross yield
- 5% – 6%
Dubai South
A masterplanned growth corridor around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City. Entry prices are low relative to the rest of Dubai and delivery is still in progress.
- Avg. price
- AED 1,050 / sq ft
- Gross yield
- 5.5% – 6.5%
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Service charges: the hidden cost that changes your yield
Two apartments with the same rent can deliver very different net returns. A practical method for checking service charges before you commit.
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Buying property in Dubai as a non-resident
Freehold zones, ownership rights, transfer costs, mortgage access for non-residents and the paperwork sequence from reservation to title deed.
Renovation · 9 min
Where renovation still adds value in older Dubai towers
Kitchen, flooring and bathroom upgrades in 2006–2012 stock, with realistic cost ranges and the uplift you can defend at valuation.
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Renovation and value-add opportunities
Older towers in prime districts often trade well below new stock. We map where an upgrade still defends its cost at valuation — and connect you with firms that work in that building type.
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Expert videos
Short explainers from professionals working in the Dubai market every day.
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Off-plan vs ready: what actually performs
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Reading a Dubai payment plan properly
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Service charges and net yield in practice
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