Eleven areas where we follow off-plan launches today. Qualitative text built from the site's data: no unverified statistics. Prices and handovers are indicative and must be confirmed.
La Mer, JumeirahDubai
Jumeirah's seafront, minutes from the city centre.
An urban beachfront on the Jumeirah coast, close to Downtown and City Walk. Sea-facing homes in an established district are scarce by nature, which is why buyers here look at signature projects with private beach access.
- Who it suits
- Buyers who want a beach lifestyle inside the city and a high-end purchase to hold for the long term.
- To weigh
- High entry ticket and a distant handover (Solaya, est. 2030): check the payment plan and your liquidity until completion.
- Solaya Meraas · 2-bed from AED 16.56M · handover Apr 2030 (est.)
Palm Jumeirah (Crescent)Dubai
Dubai's icon, at its most exclusive.
The Palm is a finite island: new supply is limited, and the Crescent, its outer arc, holds the ultra-luxury residences and private beaches. It is one of the most recognisable addresses in the world, which also helps with an international resale.
- Who it suits
- Ultra-luxury investors, and buyers aiming at a rare unit to resell or to rent at the top end.
- To weigh
- Very high prices (Passo by Beyond: 1-bed from AED 3.8M) and a 2028–2029 handover: unit and developer choice matter more than averages.
- Passo by Beyond Beyond (Omniyat) · 1-bed from AED 3.8M · handover Q4 2028 – Q1 2029
Palm Jebel AliDubai
Nakheel's second palm, still to be built.
A new island in south-west Dubai with low-density beachfront residences (Palm Central, by Nakheel). It is a district in its birth phase: services, roads and neighbourhood life will arrive over the years.
- Who it suits
- Buyers with a long horizon who want to enter a brand-new area early, at entry prices more accessible than the original Palm.
- To weigh
- Value depends on how and when infrastructure and services are delivered: a multi-year horizon, a 2028–2029 handover and a district still to mature.
- Palm Central Nakheel · 1-bed from AED 2.8M · handover Q4 2028 – Q1 2029
Jebel Ali · HessyanDubai
South-west Dubai, near the port and the Abu Dhabi corridor.
A growing residential area on the south-west side of the city. Palm Springs by Nakheel offers townhouses and villas in a greener, quieter setting, with lower price points than central districts.
- Who it suits
- Families and investors looking for more space and a more accessible ticket, accepting a less central area.
- To weigh
- Distance from the city's work and leisure hubs, services still being built, a 2028–2029 handover: worth visiting and judging on site.
- Palm Springs by Nakheel Nakheel · 3-bed townhouse from AED 3.8M · handover Q4 2028 – Q1 2029
Dubai Hills EstateDubai
Emaar's park-and-golf community, built for living.
A spacious Emaar master community: park, golf course, schools and mall, a short distance from Downtown. Palace Residences Hillside, on Hillside Park, brings the Palace brand into an already lived-in district.
- Who it suits
- Families, and buyers who want to live or rent in a complete, well-known community; payment plan with a modest down payment (80/20).
- To weigh
- Distant handover (est. November 2030) and a steady flow of new units: compare with the other towers in the community.
- Palace Residences Hillside – B Emaar · 1-bed from AED 1.96M · handover Nov 2030 (est.)
Business Bay e DowntownDubai
Dubai's urban core: Burj Khalifa, Water Canal, nightlife.
The city's most urban area, with strong rental demand from professionals. New launches rely on brands and design (Bugatti Residences, Mercedes-Benz Places, Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co, Eywa) to stand out in a district with many towers.
- Who it suits
- Buyers who want a central location, including for short or mid-term lets, and a unit with a strong identity.
- To weigh
- Supply is abundant: in a district with many towers, the choice of building, floor and view matters. Handovers run from late 2026 to 2027, with payment plans heavily weighted to completion.
- Eywa R·EVOLUTION · 2-bed from AED 9M · handover Q1 2027 (phase 1)
- Bugatti Residences Binghatti x Bugatti · 2-bed from AED 19M · handover Q4 2026
- Mercedes-Benz Places Binghatti x Mercedes-Benz · 2-bed from AED 8.8M · handover Q4 2026 / Q1 2027
- Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Binghatti x Jacob & Co · 2-bed from AED 8.4M · handover 2027 (est.)
- Rockefeller Business Tower LMD · offices from AED 5M · handover Q2 2031
Meydan · Nad Al ShebaDubai
Close to Downtown, with large master plans and lower entry prices.
An expanding area minutes from the centre, with a racecourse, parks and large communities. Binghatti City (in partnership with Mercedes-Benz) is a very large project.
- Who it suits
- Buyers who want a more accessible entry (studio from AED 1.3M) in an area close to the centre, including for renting.
- To weigh
- A very large master plan brings a lot of supply to the same area and phased handovers: check timing, phase and internal competition.
- Binghatti City Binghatti x Mercedes-Benz · studio from AED 1.3M · handover Q2 2029 (phased)
Dubai IslandsDubai
The new waterfront archipelago in the north.
An artificial archipelago off the northern coast, with beaches and marinas. The Meriva Collection (Ellington) offers sea-facing residences with around 350 m of private beach.
- Who it suits
- Buyers who want the sea at a lower entry price than the Palm and accept an area still under construction.
- To weigh
- A new district: connections and services are still being developed, estimated handover 2030. A long horizon, to follow step by step.
- The Meriva Collection Ellington · 1-bed from AED 2.7M · handover Q2 2030 (est.)
DubailandDubai
A wide inland area with the most accessible entry prices.
A large residential area in Dubai's inland, with many communities. KORE by Imtiaz (wellness concept) starts from AED 679,000 for a studio, among the lowest entry tickets of the launches we follow.
- Who it suits
- Buyers starting from a smaller budget who want a flexible payment plan (including post-handover).
- To weigh
- A less central area with broad supply and very different communities: developer, closeness to services and project quality all matter.
- KORE by Imtiaz Imtiaz · studio from AED 679,000 · handover Q4 2028 (est.)
The OasisDubai
Emaar's lagoon-front villas.
An Emaar community built around large lagoons, with 4 to 6-bedroom villas (Marèva, Tierra Address Villas). A family and lifestyle product, far from the tower effect.
- Who it suits
- Affluent families, and buyers looking for a high-end villa backed by a major developer.
- To weigh
- High ticket (villas from AED 13M), handovers in 2029–2030 and a 10/70/20 plan that needs liquidity during construction.
- Lyra at Ghaf Woods Majid Al Futtaim · 1-bed from AED 1.18M · handover Q2 2030
Saadiyat IslandAbu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's island of culture.
In Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat is home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, beaches and high-end residential communities. Talay, Marsa Al Saadiyat (Aldar) offers detached 4 to 6-bedroom villas in two gated communities.
- Who it suits
- Buyers looking for a private, family-sized second home in a calmer setting than Dubai, with a leading local developer.
- To weigh
- A different market and rules from Dubai (2% Abu Dhabi registration instead of the 4% DLD). Handover date to be confirmed: check with the developer.
- The Oasis by Emaar Emaar · villas from AED 13.16M · handover 2029 – 2030
General information for illustration only: not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify prices, handovers and terms before you decide.
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