Off-plan mortgages in Dubai

Buying a property that isn’t built yet? We explain how off-plan finance works, which projects banks will lend on and how to plan for the payment at handover.

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At a glance

Off-plan mortgage: the key numbers

Financing
Up to 50%
Maximum during construction under UAE rules
Payments
In stages
Released as construction progresses
Projects
Bank-approved
Only projects on the bank’s approved list
At handover
Refinance
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Typical figures under UAE Central Bank rules and bank criteria, reviewed October 2026. Your offer depends on your profile and the lending bank.

Overview

How off-plan finance works

With off-plan property, you usually pay the developer in instalments during construction. Banks can finance up to 50% of an off-plan property’s value, and only for projects on their approved list.

Many buyers pay the construction instalments themselves and then take a mortgage for the balance due at handover. Others combine a developer’s post-handover payment plan with bank finance.

We help you plan the whole timeline, so you know how much cash you need at each stage and which banks will finance your project when it completes.

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Is it right for you?

Who it’s for and what banks look for

Who it’s for

  • Buyers purchasing directly from a developer before completion
  • Investors buying off-plan for capital growth
  • Buyers planning ahead for a handover payment
  • Residents and selected non-residents

Typical eligibility

  • A project on the lending bank’s approved list
  • Funds for the instalments not covered by finance
  • Standard income and credit checks as for any mortgage
  • Registration of the unit with the DLD (Oqood)

How it works

Step by step, from first call to completion

  1. 1

    Plan your payments

    We map the developer’s schedule against your savings and finance.

  2. 2

    Check the project

    We confirm which banks finance your project.

  3. 3

    Pre-approval

    The bank assesses your income and approves the facility.

  4. 4

    Staged payments

    Funds are released in line with construction milestones.

  5. 5

    Handover

    We arrange the final payment and any refinance at completion.

Documents

What you’ll need

We send a personal checklist after your consultation. These are the usual basics.

If you’re salaried

  • Passport and UAE residence visa
  • Emirates ID
  • Salary certificate from your employer
  • Last 3 to 6 months of payslips
  • Last 6 months of personal bank statements

If you’re self-employed

  • Passport, residence visa and Emirates ID
  • Trade licence and memorandum of association
  • 6 to 12 months of personal and company bank statements
  • Audited financial statements (usually the last 2 years)
  • A short company profile

For the property

  • Sales and purchase agreement (SPA)
  • Oqood registration certificate
  • Developer payment plan and statement of account

Why Easyhome Mortgage

Plan the whole journey, not just the first payment

  • A clear cash-flow plan from booking to handover
  • Banks that finance your specific project
  • Coordination with the developer’s finance team
  • Handover finance arranged well before completion
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Off-plan mortgage: common questions

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Can I get a mortgage on an off-plan property?

Yes, for properties from developers and projects that the bank approves. Payments are usually released in stages as construction progresses.

How does finance fit with a developer’s payment plan?

We match the mortgage to the developer’s schedule so that bank payments line up with the stages you owe, including the final handover payment.

When should I start arranging handover finance?

Ideally a few months before the expected handover date, so the bank’s approval and valuation are done in time for completion.

What documents will I need?

Requirements vary by lender, but banks usually ask for identification, proof of income such as salary certificates or payslips, recent bank statements and the property documents. We send you a checklist for your specific case.

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