Dubai Buyer's Kit

1. Checklist: 12 things to check before you book

1. Developer track record: completed projects and past handover delays.
2. The project is registered with DLD/RERA - every ad must show a Trakheesi permit QR.
3. The escrow account number is in the SPA. Pay only into the project escrow account.
4. Payment plan: how much during construction, how much at handover, any post-handover part.
5. Handover date and what the SPA says about delays.
6. Total costs on top of the price: 4% DLD fee plus admin and registration fees.
7. Service charge per sq ft per year - it defines your yearly costs.
8. The exact unit: floor, view, net size and layout, not just the unit type.
9. What is included: furniture, kitchen appliances, smart home, parking.
10. Resale before handover: from what percentage paid you can sell or assign.
11. Financing: mortgage options if needed. For the Golden Visa the property value must be at least AED 2,000,000.
12. The area: rental demand, planned metro, schools and malls nearby.

2. My top-5 projects this month

Warsan 1 Listone Residence AED 554,888 · Q3 2028 Fully furnished smart homes, 850 m to the future Blue Line metro, 40/60 payment plan.

Dubai South South Lofts AED 549,000 · Q2 2028 The lowest entry price on the list, next to Al Maktoum Airport and Expo City.

JVC Gateway Residences AED 950,000 · Q3 2026 Close to completion in an established area with strong rental demand.

Meydan, District 11 The Willows Residences AED 1,352,114 · Q2 2027 Green low-rise community minutes from Downtown Dubai.

Dubai Islands Allegro Park AED 2,007,347 · Q4 2027 Waterfront living - one unit already reaches the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold.

Prices from, as of September 2026. Availability changes daily - ask me for the current list.

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