Off-plan · Sky villasPalm Jumeirah, Dubai
Aurelle Sky Villas
Twenty-two sky villas on the Palm’s western crescent, each with a private pool deck facing the Gulf sunset.
From AED 14.8M
- Est. gross yield
- 5.1%
- Est. growth p.a.
- 7–9%
- Handover
- Q4 2027
Advisory · 01
Off-plan, bought with the exit already planned.
Allocations in new launches before they reach the public, from developers whose last three buildings we have walked through ourselves.
What we do
Launch prices, without launch-day pressure.
Off-plan can be the best-value way into UAE property, or the most expensive mistake a buyer makes. The difference is usually decided before the reservation form: by the developer chosen, the price per square foot against finished homes nearby, and whether the payment plan fits your cash flow.
Developers offer us units before public launch because our clients complete. We pass that access on only when the numbers work.
- Allocations ahead of public release, by invitation
- Project registration and escrow account checked against the official register
- Payment plans negotiated, including post-handover instalments
- Resale threshold and transfer fee confirmed before you commit
How it works
Four steps from launch to handover.
- 01
Screen
We review launches each quarter and short-list the few with a delivery record, a fair entry price and a clear buyer for the finished home.
- 02
Allocate
We secure the unit, floor and view you want, often days before public sales open, and negotiate the plan.
- 03
Monitor
Construction progress, milestone payments and escrow statements tracked and reported to you each quarter.
- 04
Exit or hold
At the resale threshold or at handover, we review again: sell, let or keep, with current comparable sales.
An example
What a 60/40 plan actually costs you.
A AED 5,000,000 apartment on a typical 60/40 plan. The 40% balance is due at handover, in cash or with a mortgage.
| Stage | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation | 10% + 4% DLD fee | AED 700,000 |
| During construction | 50%, in five instalments | AED 2,500,000 |
| Resale usually possible | after 30–40% paid | — |
| Handover | 40% | AED 2,000,000 |
Illustrative only. Fees vary by emirate and developer; we confirm them in writing for each project.
Current opportunities
Launches we are tracking now.
Off-plan · Sky villas
Ready · ApartmentsDubai Marina
Halden Marina Residences
Finished one- to three-bedroom apartments on the marina promenade, already let through a managed holiday-home operator.
From AED 2.35M
- Est. gross yield
- 6.8%
- Est. growth p.a.
- 5–6%
- Handover
- Ready now
Off-plan · Branded residencesDowntown Dubai
Quill Residences
A slim tower of hotel-serviced residences on the Boulevard, with Burj Khalifa views from the second floor up.
From AED 4.6M
- Est. gross yield
- 4.9%
- Est. growth p.a.
- 6–8%
- Handover
- Q2 2028
Yields and growth are Meridian estimates based on comparable transactions in 2025–26. They are illustrations, not guarantees, and property values can fall as well as rise.
Is off-plan riskier than buying a finished home?
It can be. You are relying on the developer to finish on time and to the promised standard. That is why we check escrow registration and delivery history first, and why we size off-plan as part of a portfolio rather than the whole of it.
What happens if the developer delays?
Payments in Dubai are held in a regulated escrow account and released against construction progress. Contracts set out handover windows and remedies; we read them with you before you sign.
Can I get a mortgage on off-plan property?
Usually only for the balance at handover. Some banks lend during construction on approved projects. We introduce you to banks that do.
Consultation
Begin with a private conversation.
Tell us what you want the property to do: income, growth, a home, residency. A senior advisor replies within one business day, usually by phone or WhatsApp.