Developers
The developers we place clients with, and know well enough to tell you which launch to skip.
Tap a developer to see who they are and what we have from them
Emaar Dubai's largest developer, founded in 1997. Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour and Emaar Beachfront are all Emaar master plans.
Meraas Part of Dubai Holding. Behind La Mer, City Walk, Bluewaters Island and Port de La Mer — over 80 million sq ft of waterfront and urban destinations.
Dubai Properties Dubai Holding's residential arm since 2002, starting with Jumeirah Beach Residence. Master communities across Business Bay, Dubailand and Jaddaf.
Nakheel The developer of Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Lake Towers and Dubai Islands. Waterfront living on a scale nobody else builds.
Aldar Abu Dhabi's leading developer since 2004, with more than 50,000 homes delivered. Now expanding into Dubai with Haven and Athlon.
OMNIYAT Ultra-luxury developer of One at Palm Jumeirah, The Opus by Zaha Hadid and Orla on the Palm. Small, design-led and collectable.
SOBHA Vertically integrated developer building Sobha Hartland and Sobha Hartland II in MBR City — waterfront villas and towers with in-house construction quality.
Ellington Boutique developer known for design-first buildings in Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, JVC and MBR City. Interiors that photograph the way they live.
Iman Boutique developer behind One by Iman in Dubai Science Park and the Lum1nar towers in Jumeirah Village Triangle.
DAMAC One of the region's biggest private developers: DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Lagoons and branded residences with Cavalli, Versace and de Grisogono.
Deyaar Listed developer with 20 years in Dubai — Business Bay, Al Furjan, Dubai Production City and the Regalia and Mar Casa towers.
Imtiaz Fast-growing developer of Westwood, Cove Edition and Beach Oasis — design-led mid-market apartments across Dubai.
Buying off-plan in Dubai
How do off-plan payment plans work in Dubai?
You pay in instalments linked to construction. A 60/40 plan means 60% during construction and 40% on handover. Some developers offer post-handover plans that spread part of the price over one to three years after you receive the keys. Your payments go into an escrow account regulated by RERA, and the 4% Dubai Land Department fee is paid when the purchase is registered.
Is buying off-plan in Dubai safe?
Off-plan sales are regulated by RERA. Every project must be registered, the developer must own the land, and buyer payments are held in a project escrow account that is released against construction progress. We only place clients with developers whose delivery record we know.
Can I sell an off-plan property before handover?
Usually yes, once you have paid a minimum share of the price set by the developer, commonly 30% to 40%. The developer issues a no-objection certificate and the new buyer takes over the remaining payment plan.
Fees and rules as of 2026. We confirm the exact figures for your purchase before you commit. Read the full guides