● Shift toward sustainable and smart homes with energy-efficient designs.

● Rise of mid-income developments to cater to Dubai’s expanding workforce.

● Continued growth in luxury branded residences, especially in Palm Jumeirah and Downtown.

● Investor demand for flexible payment plans and short-term rental licensing opportunities.

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Dubai has one of the most structured frameworks globally:

● Law No. 19 of 2017 - Protects buyers if a project is delayed or cancelled.

● Law No. 8 of 2007 - Keeps buyer funds safe in escrow accounts until construction milestones are verified

● DLD Oqood Registration - Provides interim title registration for off-plan properties Together, these rules create transparency and accountability from launch to handover.

Sources: DLD – Legislation Portal, Law 19 of 2017 – Buyer Protections

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Here are the typical payments plans offered by developers:

● 60/40 Plan: 60% during construction, 40% on handover.

● 70/30 Plan: 70% post-handover over 2–3 years. All payment schedules are linked to RERA-verified construction milestones, and every buyer payment goes through registered escrow accounts.

Source: RERA – Project Escrow Regulations (Law No. 8 of 2007)

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Community infrastructure directly affects rental demand and resale value. Communities with schools, retail, and metro access (like Dubai Hills Estate, JVC, and Business Bay) often see 15–18% higher resale values.

● Properties near major corridors such as Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road maintain higher occupancy rates. Artha Realty evaluates each community for you, weighing lifestyle demand against rental absorption and service charges.

Sources: Dubai Land Department Community Map

Before investing, confirm that:

● The project is listed on the Dubai REST App and registered with RERA.

● An escrow account is active under Law No. 8 of 2007.

● The developer holds a valid RERA licence. You can check all of this directly through the Dubai Land Department’s Dubai REST or Oqood systems.

Sources: Dubai REST App – DLD, Law No. 8 of 2007 – Escrow Accounts

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● Gross rental yields: Typically 6–9%, depending on location and developer

● Capital appreciation: Premium projects often see 15–25% growth from launch to handover (based on DLD transaction benchmarks 2022–2025)

● Payment plans: Regulated, staged payment schedules let investors build equity gradually instead of paying everything upfront, which can boost annualised ROI.

Sources: Dubai Land Department – Transaction Data 2025

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The best area for commercial or residential investment depends on your goals, but recent data from DLD highlight some key locations:

● Business Bay & Downtown Dubai – High liquidity, strong rental yields (6–7%), and plenty of new launches near corporate zones.

● Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) – Affordable entry points with yields of 7–8%, ideal for first-time investors.

● Dubai South & Expo City – Long-term capital appreciation expected post-Expo, strong infrastructure growth.

● Meydan & MBR City – Premium villa communities, stable 5% + yields and lifestyle appeal.

● Al Furjan & Dubailand – Steady population inflow and mid-income rental demand.

Sources: DLD Transaction Reports

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Dubai’s off-plan and newly launched projects generally have 10-20% lower entry prices compared to ready to move units, in addition to extended payment plans of 3 to 5 years. Based on Dubai Land Department (DLD) data and Knight Frank’s Q3 2025 UAE Market Update, off-plan sales now make up more than 60% of all transactions. This demand is driven by strong investor confidence, modern building standards, and the escrow protections required under Law No. 8 of 2007.

Sources: Dubai Land Department – Statistics Portal