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Off-plan property for first-time buyers.

40 verified projects across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, from AED 474,080. Every price and payment plan comes from the developer and was checked between 21 September and 10 November 2026.

40Verified projects
AED 474KLowest entry
AED 1.05MMedian entry
5Emirates
Where entry prices sitProjects
16
12
6
1
Under 1M1–2M2–5M5M+

Entry price of each project, from the developer's price list, verified 21 Sep–10 Nov 2026.

Which off-plan projects suit first-time buyers?

We track 40 verified off-plan projects for first-time buyers, across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. The lowest entry is AED 474,080 at Nest Residence, in Dubai. Apartments feature in 37 of the 40. Scheduled handovers run from 2026 to 2030. 12 of the 40 have no published handover date yet.

40 projects for first-time buyers

Aerial render of Nest Residence with its central courtyard pool and rooftop gardenSelling
FromAED 474K
ANDI Properties10% on booking

Nest Residence

International City, Dubai

Render of Beverly Park in Dubailand Residence Complex at sunset, an eleven-storey building with framed balconies and a planted rooftopSelling
FromAED 625K
HMB Homes20% on booking

Beverly Park

Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai

Kore by Imtiaz in Dubailand Residence Complex with the Downtown Dubai skyline in the distancePre-launch
FromAED 679K
Imtiaz Developments20% on booking

Kore by Imtiaz

Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai

Vivida Residences, a low-rise apartment building with curved balconies and palm trees on a Dubai South street cornerNew launch
FromAED 680K
Namo Development5% on booking

Vivida Residences

Dubai South, Dubai

Render of Sorrento's curved white apartment buildings behind a lagoon pool at DAMAC LagoonsNew launch
FromAED 680K
DAMAC PropertiesApartments

Sorrento at DAMAC Lagoons

Dubailand, Dubai

The Archive by Imtiaz towers in Dubailand Residence Complex at duskSelling
FromAED 692K
Imtiaz DevelopmentsHandover Sep 2028

The Archive by Imtiaz

Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai

Rooftop swimming pool at Reeman Residence 02, Al ShamkhaNew launch
FromAED 728K
Towaiji Real Estate Development10% on booking

Reeman Residence 02

Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi

The Wadi, Yas Canal: terraced, planted residential buildings around a central landscaped valley (developer render)New launch
FromAED 750K
Reportage PropertiesApartments

The Wadi

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Computer-generated render of Binghatti Starfall in Al Jaddaf, Dubai: the lit podium and lower balconies of the tower above the creek, with the Downtown skyline behindNew launch
FromAED 760K
Binghatti DevelopersApartments

Binghatti Starfall

Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Binghatti Spectre towers on the Al Jaddaf creekside, Dubai, with the crystalline glass facade lit at duskSelling
FromAED 775K
Binghatti DevelopersApartments

Binghatti Spectre

Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Binghatti Wraith, Al Jaddaf: render of the tower at night with the Downtown Dubai skyline behindNew launch
FromAED 800K
Binghatti DevelopersApartments

Binghatti Wraith

Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Render of the Seef Residences towers by Alef Group behind the beach and promenade at Al Khan, SharjahNew launch
FromAED 895K
Alef Group10% on booking

Seef Residences

Al Khan, Sharjah

Aerial render of the Samana Barari Heights tower in Majan with Al Barari behindSelling
FromAED 943K
Samana Developers15% on booking

Samana Barari Heights

Dubailand, Dubai

The low rise LINEA by HOLM building in Jumeirah Garden City, timber screened podium below curved white balconiesUnder construction
FromAED 960K
HOLM Developments20% on booking

Linea

Jumeirah Garden City, Dubai

Blue Beach Residence buildings along the beach at Ajmal Makan City, aerial viewSelling
FromAED 970K
Ajmal MakanApartments

Blue Beach Residence 3

Sharjah Waterfront City, Sharjah

Computer-generated render of The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary, showing the residential facade among landscaped woodland.New launch
FromAED 999K
Sobha Realty20% on booking

The Woods at Sobha Sanctuary

Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai

Street view of The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary, mid-rise residential buildings with planted terraces and a landscaped boulevardNew launch
FromAED 1.04M
Sobha Realty20% on booking

The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary

Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai

Render of the Lunara buildings on The Strand at dusk, Al Marjan Beach, Ras Al KhaimahPre-launch
FromAED 1.05M
RAK PropertiesHandover Q4 2029

Lunara on The Strand

Al Marjan Beach, Ras Al Khaimah

Sobha Aquamont skyline at dusk reflected in the water at Downtown Umm Al QuwainUnder construction
FromAED 1.11M
Sobha RealtyHandover Q2 2028

Downtown Umm Al Quwain by Sobha

Downtown Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain

Cove Edition 2 by Imtiaz building and street entrance in Dubailand Residence ComplexNear handover
FromAED 1.34M
Imtiaz DevelopmentsHandover Q4 2026

Cove Edition 2 by Imtiaz

Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai

The curved white ELO tower with rows of balconies above a landscaped park in DAMAC Hills 2Selling
FromAED 1.4M
DAMAC PropertiesHandover Q3 2028

ELO

Dubailand, Dubai

Aerial render of Sobha Central towers and podium on Sheikh Zayed Road with the Dubai Marina and JLT skyline and the sea behindUnder construction
FromAED 1.42M
Sobha RealtyHandover Q4 2029

Sobha Central

Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

Sobha Orbis towers rising above landscaped gardens and a road interchange in Motor City, DubaiSelling
FromAED 1.57M
Sobha RealtyHandover Dec 2027

Sobha Orbis

Motor City, Dubai

Expo Valley Views exteriorNew launch
FromAED 1.59M
Expo City DubaiHandover 31 Oct 2029

Expo Valley Views

Expo Valley, Dubai

Dusk elevation showing the twelve to fifteen storey apartment blocks at Expo Valley ViewsNew launch
FromAED 1.59M
Expo City Dubai10% on booking

Ghadeer at Expo Valley Views

Expo Valley, Dubai

Street level view of an Expo Valley Views apartment building with a ground floor bakery and cafeNew launch
FromAED 1.64M
Expo City Dubai10% on booking

Mahra at Expo Valley Views

Expo Valley, Dubai

Dusk aerial render of the Expo Valley Views apartment clusterNew launch
FromAED 1.69M
Expo City Dubai10% on booking

Roudah at Expo Valley Views

Expo Valley, Dubai

Golf Trails at Emaar South by Emaar PropertiesSelling
FromAED 1.82M
Emaar Properties10% on booking

Golf Trails at Emaar South

Emaar South, Dubai

Rooftop pool at Wynwood Horizon by Imtiaz with the Dubai skylineUnder construction
FromAED 2.2M
Imtiaz Developments20% on booking

Wynwood Horizon by Imtiaz

Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai

Emaar Fior 1 at Rashid Yachts & Marina exteriorSelling
FromAED 2.2M
Emaar PropertiesApartments

Fior 1 at Rashid Yachts & Marina

Rashid Yachts & Marina, Dubai

The View Island aerial view with lagoon, beach and villa rowsSelling
FromAED 2.49M
Ajmal MakanTownhouses & Villas

The View Island

Sharjah Waterfront City, Sharjah

Dusk aerial render of the Expo Valley Views apartment clusterPre-launch
FromAED 2.57M
Expo City Dubai10% on booking

Dana at Expo Valley Views

Expo Valley, Dubai

Computer-generated render of The Valley by Emaar on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, the masterplan containing the Vindera townhousesSelling
FromAED 3.17M
Emaar Properties10% on booking

Vindera at The Valley

The Valley, Dubai

The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary exteriorSelling
FromAED 4.06M
Sobha Realty2% on booking

The Willows at Sobha Sanctuary

Sobha Sanctuary, Dubai

The Passo towers on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, DubaiSelling
FromAED 6.63M
BEYOND Developments10% on booking

Passo at Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Solera by RAK Properties, render of the three buildings at dusk, Downtown Mina, Ras Al KhaimahUnder construction
Price on request
RAK Properties10% on booking

Solera

Downtown Mina, Ras Al Khaimah

Car-free boulevard between Al Mamsha apartment buildings with ground-floor shops in Muwaileh, SharjahUnder construction
Price on request
Alef GroupApartments & Duplexes

Al Mamsha

Muwaileh, Sharjah

Stepped rooftop terraces with pools at the top of Nine Collective at sunsetNew launch
Price on request
waslHomes

Nine Collective

Al Kifaf, Dubai

Aerial view of Cove by Imtiaz with its podium pool deck and palm-lined terracesUnder construction
Price on request
Imtiaz DevelopmentsHandover Q1 2027

Cove by Imtiaz

Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai

Cilia apartment building with planted terraces among trees at Ghaf WoodsSelling
Price on request
Majid Al FuttaimApartments & Duplexes

Cilia at Ghaf Woods

Dubailand, Dubai

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New launch projects for first-time buyers.

The latest releases, with prices, payment plans and handover dates from each developer.

Binghatti Wraith, Al Jaddaf: render of the tower at night with the Downtown Dubai skyline behindNew launchFromAED 800K
Binghatti DevelopersApartments

Binghatti Wraith

Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Vivida Residences, a low-rise apartment building with curved balconies and palm trees on a Dubai South street cornerNew launchFromAED 680K
Namo Development5% on booking

Vivida Residences

Dubai South, Dubai

Computer-generated render of Binghatti Starfall in Al Jaddaf, Dubai: the lit podium and lower balconies of the tower above the creek, with the Downtown skyline behindNew launchFromAED 760K
Binghatti DevelopersApartments

Binghatti Starfall

Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Render of Sorrento's curved white apartment buildings behind a lagoon pool at DAMAC LagoonsNew launchFromAED 680K
DAMAC PropertiesApartments

Sorrento at DAMAC Lagoons

Dubailand, Dubai

Render of the Seef Residences towers by Alef Group behind the beach and promenade at Al Khan, SharjahNew launchFromAED 895K
Alef Group10% on booking

Seef Residences

Al Khan, Sharjah

Stepped rooftop terraces with pools at the top of Nine Collective at sunsetNew launchPrice on request
waslHomes

Nine Collective

Al Kifaf, Dubai

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Upcoming projects for first-time buyers.

Pre-launch projects: announced, with prices and payment plans still to be released. Register once and we send the details as soon as they are released.

Render of the Lunara buildings on The Strand at dusk, Al Marjan Beach, Ras Al KhaimahPre-launchFromAED 1.05M
RAK PropertiesHandover Q4 2029

Lunara on The Strand

Al Marjan Beach, Ras Al Khaimah

Kore by Imtiaz in Dubailand Residence Complex with the Downtown Dubai skyline in the distancePre-launchFromAED 679K
Imtiaz Developments20% on booking

Kore by Imtiaz

Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai

Dusk aerial render of the Expo Valley Views apartment clusterPre-launchFromAED 2.57M
Expo City Dubai10% on booking

Dana at Expo Valley Views

Expo Valley, Dubai

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What to know for this goal.

Mostly apartments

Apartments feature in 37 of the 40 projects for first-time buyers, duplexes in 5 and penthouses in 4. Entry prices are for the smallest homes in each project, most often one-bedroom homes.

AED 175,700

Cash on day one

On a AED 1,050,000 home with a 10% booking, the 4% registration fee, 2% commission and fixed fees take day-one cash to about 16.7% of the price.

See how day-one cash adds up
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At the Golden Visa threshold

7 of the 40 projects for first-time buyers start at AED 2 million or more, the property value the UAE uses for its 10-year Golden Visa.

Read: what qualifies for a Golden Visa
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Questions about buying for first-time buyers.

Which off-plan projects suit first-time buyers?

We track 40 verified projects for first-time buyers across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. The lowest entry is AED 474,080 at Nest Residence, in Dubai.

How much cash do I need upfront for a home for first-time buyers?

On a AED 1,050,000 home with a 10% booking, expect about AED 175,700 on day one, or 16.7% of the price, once the 4% registration fee, agency commission and fixed fees are added.

Which of these projects reach the Golden Visa threshold?

7 of the 40 projects for first-time buyers start at AED 2 million or more, the property value the UAE uses for its 10-year Golden Visa. The test uses the Land Department's certified valuation rather than the contract price.

How do you choose the projects on this page?

A project is listed here when the developer positions it for first-time buyers. Prices and payment plans come from each developer's published price list and are checked with the developer.

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