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Not a property portal. A handpicked selection of investment-grade off-plan projects. Each one assessed for growth thesis, risk and investor fit. Every pick explains the upside, names the downside and tells you which type of investor it is right for. Different markets suit different capital. Take the quiz to find your pick.

Developers we pick
Modon Nakheel Sobha Arada Eagle Hills Omniyat Ora Imkan Beyond Imtiaz Sol Properties Midad Aldar Emirates Development Avenew Emaar Modon Nakheel Sobha Arada Eagle Hills Omniyat Ora Imkan Beyond Imtiaz Sol Properties Midad Aldar Emirates Development Avenew Emaar
RAW District II, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Phase I · Sold Out
Pre-Launch Now Open · Phase II
RAW District II
Imtiaz · Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Phase I sold out on launch day. Phase II opens approximately 23 July 2026. Studio from AED 666K · 1BR from AED 1.05M · Q1 2029 handover.
50/50 or 60/40 Post-Handover · 10% cash discount · Direct metro bridge, SZR
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The Artery Residences, Al Reem Island
Pre-Launch · 23 July 2026
The Artery Residences
Imkan · Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Studio from AED 1.1M · 40/60 payment plan · Seafront + Saadiyat views
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Case Studies

The Analysis

Every project carries a full independent case study: developer track record, comparable
transactions, yield assumptions and exit thesis. The complete analysis, not a brochure summary.

Ramhan Island, Eagle Hills, Abu Dhabi
Pick of the Moment
Ramhan Island
Eagle Hills · Abu Dhabi · Handover 2027
High Yield Capital Growth Wealth Preservation Trophy Asset Commercial
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Al Maryah Island
1 project
Yas Island
1 project
Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island — Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · ADGM
Trophy Asset Wealth Preservation
Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island
Emirates Development
The first Jumeirah-branded residences in the UAE. Positioned in ADGM, Abu Dhabi's most prestigious financial district, with 253 ultra-luxury apartments and Q1 2031 handover.
Sobha City Abu Dhabi — Al Bahiya, near Yas Island
Abu Dhabi · Al Bahiya
Capital Growth High Yield
Sobha City Abu Dhabi
Sobha · Al Bahiya · near Yas Island
Sobha's flagship Abu Dhabi masterplan. Al Bahiya, 10 minutes from Yas Island. 38 million sqft of freehold community: apartments from AED 1.31M, garden villas from AED 4.96M. Canal waterfront, two golf courses, 50% green space. 60/40 payment plan, Q4 2029 handover. Sobha has one of the strongest delivery records in the region. Priced below equivalent Dubai supply at the same distance from the centre.
Al Reem Island
2 projects
Rixos Al Reem Residences — Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · Al Reem Island
High Yield Capital Growth
Rixos Al Reem Residences
East & West Properties · Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
386 Rixos-branded residences on Al Reem Island. Five-star hotel services, full Rixos amenity stack and Accor/Ennismore management infrastructure. 10 minutes from Downtown Abu Dhabi. The yield and capital growth case on Abu Dhabi's most established residential island: a branded operator driving rental premiums, and a corridor with consistent appreciation as the island's density and infrastructure matures.
The Artery Residences — Imkan, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · Al Reem Island
Pre-Launch
High Yield Capital Growth
The Artery Residences
Imkan Properties · Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
220 apartments across 25 floors on the Al Reem Island seafront. Direct sightlines to the Saadiyat Museum District. Studios from AED 1.1M. 1-bedrooms at 85 sqm from AED 1.9M. 40/60 payment plan: 10% to secure, 5% every four months through construction. Imkan built Naseem Al Jurf. They understand how to position within a broader ecosystem. Reem Island is Abu Dhabi's most established residential island. Deep rental demand, 10 minutes from Downtown, consistent appreciation corridor. Launching 23 July 2026.
Hudayriyat Island
1 project
Ramhan Island
1 project
Hudayriyat Golf Estates — Modon, Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · Hudayriyat Island
Final Residences
Capital Growth Wealth Preservation
Hudayriyat Golf Estates
Modon Properties · Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Golf-front villas on Hudayriyat Island facing the Abu Dhabi skyline. 6-bedroom villas from AED 26.55M on a government-master-planned island. The only golf villa product on Hudayriyat. Direct access to the island's operational marina, beach club and waterfront promenade. A combination of island scarcity, government developer credibility and a defined golf frontage address.
Ramhan Island — Eagle Hills, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · Ramhan Island
Final Residences
Capital Growth Wealth Preservation
Ramhan Island
Eagle Hills · Ramhan Island, Abu Dhabi
Around 1,300 beachfront villas on a finite natural island. Every unit with direct water access. Government-backed developer (Eagle Hills / Alabbar). Construction full steam ahead, not reliant on buyer deposits to build. Private marina, beach bar, yacht club and 5-star hotel on site. 20 minutes from ADGM, Yas, Saadiyat and Abu Dhabi Airport. 50/50 plan. Handover from 2027.
Al Jurf
1 project
Ghantoot
1 project
Naseem Al Jurf — Al Jurf, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · Al Jurf
Capital Growth Wealth Preservation
Naseem Al Jurf
Imkan Properties · Al Jurf, Abu Dhabi
111 canal and beach villas within the Al Jurf masterplan, anchored by SHA Residences Emirates. SHA Wellness Clinic is one of the world's top-ranked medical wellness destinations. That operator sets the standard for the entire corridor. Private beach, marina, mangrove setting. 534 sqm maximum plot size. Nature-first positioning with genuine scarcity. There is no comparable address within an hour of Abu Dhabi.
Bayn by Ora — Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · Ghantoot
Capital Growth Wealth Preservation
Bayn by Ora
Ora Developers · Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi
Beach and canal-front villas on the Ghantoot shoreline between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Naguib Sawiris-backed Ora Developers. Direct beach access, private pools, canal waterways and a marina. 35 minutes from ADGM, 40 minutes from Dubai Marina. The proposition is waterfront land scarcity at a price point below equivalent Saadiyat or Palm product. A private enclave with no comparable on this stretch of coastline.
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Downtown
2 projects
Inaura by Arada — Downtown Dubai
Dubai · Downtown
Longevity Living
Trophy Asset Wealth Preservation
Inaura by Arada
Arada · Downtown Dubai
Arada's Downtown Dubai entry. A branded residential tower at one of the world's most recognised addresses. Arada's track record in Sharjah and Dubai shows consistent delivery and a buyer profile that supports resale depth. The Downtown location provides structural supply constraint. Trophy credentials with a wealth preservation floor.
Fairmont Residences Solara Tower — Downtown Dubai
Dubai · Downtown
Trophy Asset Wealth Preservation
Fairmont Solara Tower
Sol Properties · Downtown Dubai
246 Fairmont-branded residences in Downtown Dubai. Direct views of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain and the Water Canal. Three restaurants, two pool bars, padel court, golf simulator, rooftop terrace at 277m. Full Fairmont A-la-carte services. 20/40/40 payment plan. Q4 2027 handover.
Business Bay
2 projects
EYWA Tree of Life — Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
Dubai · Business Bay
Trophy Asset Wealth Preservation
EYWA Tree of Life
R·Evolution · Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
48 residences on the Business Bay canal. Marasi Drive, the address the market calls Billionaire's Street. World's Best Property 2023–2024 (Arabian Property Awards). LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum certified. 1,450 crystals and geodes embedded in the structure. Private 2×3m pool in every apartment. European boutique developer R·Evolution: 26 years, 23 completed projects across Latvia, Germany, Spain and UAE. 50/50 plan, Q4 2026 handover.
EYWA Way of Water — Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
Dubai · Business Bay
Trophy Asset Wealth Preservation
EYWA Way of Water
R·Evolution · Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
65 ultra-luxury waterfront residences on Billionaire's Street. The more premium of the two EYWA towers. Three Dubai Property Awards 2025–2026. Biophilic architecture: cascading planted terraces, water features, thermal circuits and private plunge pools in every residence. Canal and Burj Khalifa views. European boutique developer R·Evolution: 26 years, 23 completed projects across Latvia, Germany, Spain and UAE. 60/40 payment plan, Q3 2028 handover.
Dubai Islands
2 projects
Villa del Garda — Mr. Eight, Dubai Islands
Dubai · Dubai Islands
Capital Growth Trophy Asset
Villa del Garda
Mr. Eight · Dubai Islands, Yacht Club
First-row Yacht Club, Dubai Islands. European boutique developer with over a decade of high-end residential experience. 1-bedroom from AED 2.67M, fully furnished with private plunge pool terrace. 25/75 payment plan. Q1 2028 handover. Resident services: Rolls-Royce chauffeur, Riva motorboat with captain, private golf carts. Mr. Eight has six boutique projects on Dubai Islands, all limited in supply. The capital growth argument is the island itself. Dubai Islands is a 17 sq km Nakheel master plan trading at a fraction of established coastal addresses. The address changes over 10 years as the island builds out.
Le Château Piétrus — Mr. Eight, Dubai Islands
Dubai · Dubai Islands Marina
Capital Growth Trophy Asset
Le Château Piétrus
Mr. Eight · Dubai Islands, First-Line Marina
First-line marina, Dubai Islands. The most premium Mr. Eight release currently on the market. Launched at Atlantis The Royal, 2025. 2-bedroom from AED 3.94M, fully furnished with private plunge pools. Q3 2028 handover. 35/65 payment plan. Resident services run by Mr. Eight Hotel Management: Rolls-Royce chauffeur, Riva motorboat with captain, private golf carts. Mr. Eight Hotel Management operations guided by Les Clefs d'Or expertise. Boutique, limited supply. The same capital growth argument as Villa del Garda: first-line waterfront on an island that will not look like this in a decade. Long-term hold, minimum 10 years.
Sheikh Zayed Road
1 project
DIFC
1 project
RAW District II — Imtiaz, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Dubai · Sheikh Zayed Road
Phase I Sold Out
Pre-Launch · Phase II
Mixed Use
Capital Growth High Yield
RAW District II
Imtiaz · Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Phase I sold out on launch day. Phase II opens 23 July 2026. Studio from AED 666,000 (380 sq.ft), 1BR from AED 1.05M. Phase I launched at AED 649K. Phase II opens 2.6% above that. 50/50 or 60/40 post-handover. 10% discount for cash buyers. Q1 2029 handover. Direct metro bridge, SZR. Taking pre-launch enquiries now.
Akala Hotel & Residences — DIFC, Dubai
Dubai · DIFC
Longevity Living
Trophy Asset Wealth Preservation
Akala Hotel & Residences
Arada · Zabeel Second, DIFC
The only residential building in Dubai with a clinical medical floor built in. Everwell operates an entire floor of operating theatres, stem cell therapies, blood filtration, hyperbaric oxygen and longevity treatments. Three minutes from DIFC Gate Avenue, three minutes from Dubai Mall. Arada's most ambitious product and their first ultra-luxury hotel-residences typology. 40/60 payment plan with 60% due at October 2029 completion.
Jumeirah Golf Estates
1 project
Motor City
1 project
Cedarwood Estates — Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Dubai · Jumeirah Golf Estates
Capital Growth Trophy Asset
Cedarwood Estates
Wasl Properties · JGE South, Jumeirah Golf Estates
120 villas across JGE 2.0, home to the DP World Tour Championship and Dubai's most established British community. Government-backed Wasl Properties, 4–6BR villas with private rooftop terraces from AED 13.45M. 50/50 payment plan, December 2028 handover. The golf corridor case, delivered by one of Dubai's most reliable developers.
O1NE District — Avenew, Motor City, Dubai
Dubai · Motor City
Commercial High Yield Capital Growth
O1NE District
Avenew 888 · Motor City, Dubai
Grade A commercial offices in Dubai's villa corridor. 6 offices per floor, shell and core delivery, 4,000 car spaces, retail corridors linking to the adjacent mall. Control Tower, the best existing comparable, runs at ~90% occupancy at a lower finish standard. First product capable of answering unmet Grade A demand in Motor City. 50/50 payment plan. AED 100k EOI.
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Four Seasons Private Residences Jeddah
Saudi Arabia · Jeddah Corniche
Trophy Asset Wealth Preservation
Four Seasons Private Residences Jeddah
Midad · Jeddah Corniche, Saudi Arabia
Among the first Four Seasons-branded residences in the Kingdom. Directly on the Jeddah Corniche. 100% foreign freehold ownership. Saudi Arabia's branded residence market is in its first generation. Early capital in markets at this stage has historically produced the strongest long-term appreciation. The window before widespread foreign discovery is limited.
Padel Living Residences — DarGlobal, Jeddah
Saudi Arabia · Jeddah
Capital Growth High Yield
Padel Living Residences
DarGlobal · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The lowest barrier to entry in the Saudi portfolio. 1-4BR apartments by DarGlobal in Jeddah, with padel courts, a sports club and resort-grade amenity. 2BR from SAR 948,700. December 2030 handover. 100% foreign freehold. For investors seeking early-stage Saudi exposure at an accessible price point before the market widens.
Indiana — The Off Plan Advisory
The Advisor
Indiana
Off-Plan Specialist · White & Co Real Estate · Licensed Dubai Broker

Former Sales Director at a global luxury developer. Across London, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, Muscat and Marbella. I have sold for developers, bought for myself and now advise clients. Each side of that changes how you read a market, a project and a deal. Perspective from every angle, from the inside out. No fluff. No spin. Full transparency.

As an off-plan specialist at White & Co Real Estate, Dubai's No.1 brokerage, The Off Plan is my independent editorial platform, where I review projects on my own criteria and recommend only what I would invest in myself, given specific goals, liquidity and risk appetite. Everything you see here has been thoroughly assessed on developer track record, growth potential and exit strategy. Most of what comes to market does not make the list.

We hold direct relationships with the UAE and Saudi Arabia's most influential developers. Pre-launch pricing. First allocation. Product that never reaches the open market. That is the advantage of being inside the circle. Our investors span the Middle East, Asia, Europe, the UK and the Americas.

The greatest returns in property come from buying into what doesn't exist yet: vision, location, a developer who can execute and a market growing into itself. I review every project on those fundamentals.

Investors are different. Their goals are different. So should be their investment. From selection to exit.

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Investment Markets

Pick your market.
Understand why.

The same framework I apply when advising clients on where to allocate capital. Numbers and context, not marketing language. Each market has a different thesis. Each suits a different type of investor.
Abu Dhabi
19× less off-plan supply than Dubai
0% TaxGolden VisaADGM
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Dubai
AED 522B in transactions 2024
0% TaxGolden VisaBranded Premium
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Saudi Arabia
$2.7T GDP · Vision 2030 in motion
0% Income Tax100% Foreign OwnershipFirst-Gen Luxury
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Three markets. Full transparency on what each offers.

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Which investor are you?

Question 1 of 7
What is your primary investment objective?
A
Capital GrowthBuy off-plan, exit at or near handover. Maximise profit on capital deployed.
B
Rental YieldBuy to let. Hold through the rental cycle for consistent income.
C
Wealth PreservationDecade-plus horizon. Protect capital, maintain purchasing power, control exit timing.
D
Trophy / LifestyleA primary or secondary residence that also performs as an investment.
Question 2 of 7
What is your target investment horizon?
A
24–36 monthsOff-plan entry, flip at or before handover.
B
3–7 yearsHold through the rental cycle, then reassess the exit.
C
10+ yearsLong-term family wealth. Multi-generational thinking.
D
FlexibleLifestyle-led. I want to enjoy the asset while it performs.
Question 3 of 7
What is your target investment budget?
A
Under AED 3MEntry-level off-plan. Payment plan efficiency is key.
B
AED 3M – 7MMid-range. Villas, townhouses and branded apartment entry.
C
AED 7M – 15MPrime. Branded residences, island product, waterfront villas.
D
AED 15M+Ultra-prime. Trophy assets, multi-unit allocation, portfolio plays.
Question 4 of 7
Which markets are you open to?
A
UAE onlyAbu Dhabi or Dubai.
B
Saudi ArabiaJeddah or Riyadh. Early-stage, high-conviction market.
C
Multi-marketBuilding exposure across jurisdictions. Portfolio thinking.
Question 5 of 7
What matters most when selecting a project?
A
Payment plan efficiencyMaximum asset control with minimum capital deployed before handover.
B
Brand and operator qualityA recognised name that protects value and opens an international exit market.
C
Natural scarcityIsland, coastal or land-constrained locations with structural supply limits.
D
Yield with dataGross yield, stated assumptions, net estimate. No stated assumptions, no interest.
Question 6 of 7
How do you want to structure your payments?
A
Post-handover planMinimise capital before keys. I want the asset working before I have fully paid for it.
B
Construction milestone planI can commit capital in stages. Locking in the price at launch matters more than deferring payments.
C
Cash buyerPayment structure is secondary. I am buying for the asset, the address and the long-term hold.
D
Still working it outOpen to all structures. I want to see the right project first.
Question 7 of 7
Beyond the return, is any of this part of your thinking?
A
Pure investmentTax, residency and lifestyle are not factors. Capital allocation only.
B
Tax efficiency0% income tax on rental income. No capital gains tax. I want to remove my home jurisdiction from the income picture.
C
UAE Golden Visa10-year residency tied to property ownership. The visa matters alongside the return.
D
Relocation or lifestyle baseA full move to the UAE or a second home. The personal setup matters as much as the financial return.
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