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Off-plan Dubai · November 2026

My top off-plan picks this month

Five projects I'm recommending right now, from studios to an office with a 10-year guaranteed lease, with prices and payment plans side by side. Message me for floor plans and live availability.

Kevin Walsh · Senior Investment Advisor, One Investments · RERA BRN 10094
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Entry from AED 699,000 Handovers 2028–2030 Up to 70% due on handover
November picks

Five projects, five ways to pay

Prices are developer starting prices. Switch currency at the top. The bar shows how much you pay while it's built, on handover, and after.

At a glance

Side by side

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Off-plan property · UAE

Property, the way an entrepreneur sees it.

Ten years building and selling businesses taught me how wealth really works. Now I help people grow theirs through off-plan property across the UAE, from our family home in Dubai.

Senior Investment Advisor, One Investments · RERA BRN 10094 · My story →
10+ yearsBuilding & selling businesses
Ireland → DubaiMoved here with my family
Off-plan UAEMy one focus
Kevin Walsh in front of the Dubai skyline
Developers I work with
EmaarAldarDAMACEllington PropertiesBinghattiSOL PropertiesModon
Why me

I've built businesses, so I look at property like one. Cash flow, timing, and the discipline to say no to a good pitch.

Ireland

Building businesses

Over a decade founding, growing and selling companies, and learning what actually creates wealth.

The lesson

How wealth really works

Cash flow over hype. Timing over luck. Walking away when the numbers don't add up.

Dubai

A new family home

We moved here for the life, and I saw the same opportunity in property that I saw in business.

Now

Helping you grow yours

Honest, hands-on off-plan advice for people who want to build something that lasts.

Kevin at Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Creek Harbour
Kevin with his family at home in Dubai
Home, Dubai
Kevin at a developer launch in JVT
At a developer launch in JVT
Kevin at Meydan, Dubai
Meydan, Dubai
How I work

I advise.
I don't push.

Off-plan has a long tail: years between reservation and keys. I'm with you for all of it, and I'll be straight at every step.

  1. 01

    Your goals first

    We start with what you want (income, growth, a future home, residency) and your timeline. Not with a listing.

  2. 02

    Honest shortlisting

    I vet developers, delivery records, payment plans and service charges. Most projects don't make the cut, and I'll tell you why.

  3. 03

    Securing the unit

    Reservation, sale agreement, DLD registration and payments, handled step by step, with no surprise costs.

  4. 04

    Through to handover

    Construction updates, snagging, and what comes next: renting it out, reselling, or moving in.

Off-plan payment planner

See what you'd pay, and when.

Off-plan is paid in stages, not all at once. Move the numbers and see the shape of it.

Property price
AED 1,800,000
AED 600KAED 10M
Payment plan

Expected handover
To reserve today

10% deposit + 4% DLD fee, plus small admin fees

    An illustration only; every developer's schedule is different. I'll map the real one for any project you're considering.

    Send me this scenario
    My promise to you

    People buy from someone they trust. Here's how I earn it.

    01

    Warm,
    not corporate.

    I talk to you like a person. Plain words, full sentences, no jargon for the sake of it.

    02

    Confident,
    not boastful.

    I know this market and I'll tell you plainly what I think. The results can do the talking.

    03

    Clear,
    not vague.

    Straight about price, process and timelines. If something's a compromise, you'll hear it from me first.

    04

    Personal,
    not salesy.

    You're a person I'm advising, not a lead I'm closing. No pressure, ever.

    “If it doesn't sound like something I'd say to you across a table, it doesn't go out.”
    Market intelligence

    What's moving in UAE property.

    Latest reports

      My read this month

      The market is cooling from a very hot few years, not falling over. That's good news for careful buyers: more choice, better negotiating room, and the strongest projects still holding up. Pick the project, not the hype.

      Kevin Walsh
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      Happy to talk it through.
      No pressure either way.

      A few quick details so I have the context before we speak. It opens straight into WhatsApp.

      Kevin WalshSenior Investment Advisor, One Investments · RERA BRN 10094Usually replies the same day
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      Straight answers

      Off-plan, explained plainly.

      What does "off-plan" actually mean?

      You're buying a property before it's built, usually straight from the developer, on a payment plan spread across construction. You typically pay less upfront than for a ready unit; the trade-off is waiting for handover.

      Can I buy if I don't live in the UAE?

      Yes. Non-residents can buy freehold in Dubai's designated areas, and most of the process can be handled remotely. I'll walk you through each step, including what needs your signature and when.

      Is my money protected during construction?

      Payments on registered off-plan projects go into a regulated escrow account, released to the developer as construction milestones are met. I always check a project's registration and the developer's delivery record before recommending it.

      Does buying property get me a Golden Visa?

      Property investment of AED 2 million or more can qualify you for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa, and off-plan can count. The rules have specifics, so I'll tell you honestly whether a purchase gets you there.

      What costs should I budget for beyond the price?

      The main one is the Dubai Land Department fee, 4% of the purchase price, plus small admin charges. After handover, factor in annual service charges, which vary a lot by building. You'll get the full picture from me upfront.

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