Dubai Islands
- 98 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 1,200,000 – 5,900,000
- Median starting price AED 2,094,235
- Main developers: Ellington, Nakheel, Mr. Eight Development
- Handovers 2025–2031
- 31 with a down payment of 10% or less
Best areas in Dubai for off-plan buyers: a data comparison
“Best” depends on your goal — budget entry, earliest handover or low deposit. Instead of opinions, this page compares the 12 Dubai areas with the most available off-plan projects in our data (3 November 2026), and ranks areas by affordability, handover timing and low-deposit options.
Quick picks by goal
Most affordable (median entry price)
- International City Phase 2 (Al Warsan 4) — AED 542,518
- International City — AED 570,000
- Dubai Industrial City — AED 599,000
- City of Arabia — AED 632,000
- Dubai Production City (IMPZ) — AED 650,000
Earliest handovers
Most low-deposit projects (≤10%)
The 12 areas with the most off-plan projects
Dubai South (Dubai World Central)
- 85 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 426,000 – 4,850,000
- Median starting price AED 825,000
- Main developers: Azizi Developments, Dubai South Properties, Emaar Properties
- Handovers 2024–2030
- 41 with a down payment of 10% or less
Jumeirah Village Circle
- 82 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 498,000 – 8,300,000
- Median starting price AED 739,768
- Main developers: Object 1, Iman Developers, PEAK SUMMIT REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT L.L.C
- Handovers 2024–2029
- 27 with a down payment of 10% or less
Dubai Land Residence Complex
- 52 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 456,342 – 1,370,000
- Median starting price AED 658,000
- Main developers: Imtiaz Developments, Tarrad Development, WADAN Developments
- Handovers 2023–2030
- 13 with a down payment of 10% or less
Business Bay
- 33 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 650,000 – 43,330,140
- Median starting price AED 2,400,000
- Main developers: Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Danube Properties
- Handovers 2023–2031
- 14 with a down payment of 10% or less
Majan
- 31 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 499,850 – 4,200,663
- Median starting price AED 1,100,000
- Main developers: Binghatti Developers, Al Andalusia Group, AME Real Estate Development
- Handovers 2023–2030
- 8 with a down payment of 10% or less
International City Phase 2 (Al Warsan 4)
- 29 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 320,000 – 3,200,000
- Median starting price AED 542,518
- Main developers: Valores Property Development, Samana Developers, LEOS Developments
- Handovers 2025–2029
- 14 with a down payment of 10% or less
Dubai Investment Park (DIP)
- 28 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 465,000 – 7,880,000
- Median starting price AED 1,373,000
- Main developers: Damac Properties, Emaar Properties, Reportage Properties
- Handovers 2025–2029
- 12 with a down payment of 10% or less
Al Furjan
- 27 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 400,000 – 21,500,000
- Median starting price AED 1,255,558
- Main developers: Mira Developments, Zimaya Properties, Purvanchal Developers
- Handovers 2025–2029
- 12 with a down payment of 10% or less
Al Satwa
- 27 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 715,000 – 2,010,000
- Median starting price AED 1,099,408
- Main developers: Holm Developments, Object 1, Prestige One Developments
- Handovers 2025–2029
- 9 with a down payment of 10% or less
Meydan
- 25 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 480,000 – 12,000,000
- Median starting price AED 1,300,000
- Main developers: Azizi Developments, Reportage Properties, True Future
- Handovers 2023–2029
- 13 with a down payment of 10% or less
Jumeirah Village Triangle
- 25 available off-plan projects
- Starting prices AED 570,000 – 1,949,034
- Median starting price AED 767,000
- Main developers: Object 1, Tiger Group, Pantheon Development
- Handovers 2025–2029
- 6 with a down payment of 10% or less
Source: developer data listed on Property Finder, 3 November 2026. Rankings describe the listed data, not future returns.
How to choose an area
- Living: commute, schools, community facilities and completion timing.
- Renting out: demand from tenants, service charges and competing supply at handover.
- Resale: developer track record, assignment terms in the SPA and how many similar units hand over at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
Which area in Dubai has the most off-plan projects?
In this data, Dubai Islands had the most available off-plan projects (98).
Which Dubai area is best for investment?
It depends on budget, holding period and whether you plan to live, rent or resell. Compare entry prices, handover timing and supply, and confirm current prices before deciding; no return is guaranteed.
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