Off-Plan Villas & Townhouses in Dubai
Buying off-plan lets you secure a new villa or townhouse at launch pricing and pay over the build period. Here are current launches and how to assess them.
Recent launches (October 2026)
- Bay Estate, Dubai Islands (Nakheel): about 360 three- and four-bedroom homes plus plots; DLD lists declared handover August 2030.
- Chevalia Estate 2, Grand Polo Club & Resort (Emaar): 4-5 bed villas, reported from AED 7.8M.
- Violet 4 Phase 3, DAMAC Hills 2 (DAMAC): 4-bed townhouses, reported from about AED 2.19M.
- Palace Residences Hillside B, Dubai Hills Estate (Emaar): includes townhouses, reported from AED 1.96M.
- Albero & Altan, Dubai Creek Harbour (Emaar): includes 3-bed townhouses, from AED 1,813,888.
Full detail and sources: October 2026 launch round-up.
Payment plan basics
Off-plan homes are usually paid in instalments: a booking deposit, payments linked to dates or construction milestones, and a balance on handover. Some plans continue after handover. Each plan is set by the developer and written into your sale and purchase agreement, so read the schedule carefully. Off-plan purchases are registered with DLD (Oqood), and payments go to the project's escrow account.
Checks before you book
- Project is registered with DLD and the developer is approved.
- Payment schedule fits your cash flow, including DLD registration fees.
- Declared handover date and the developer's delivery record.
- Compare price per sq ft with ready villas nearby.
- If you want a Golden Visa, check the off-plan rules.
Communities with off-plan phases
Arabian Ranches 3 · Dubai Hills Estate · DAMAC Hills 2 · Tilal Al Ghaf · The Valley
Sources
- Nakheel: Bay Estate press release
- Luxwell: October 2026 launches
- Dubai Data: DLD project registrations
Launch prices are as reported at launch and change with availability. Updated 2 Nov 2026.