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First-time off-plan buyers
A clear walk through how off-plan works in Dubai, from reservation to handover, so your first purchase is an informed one.
Read moreRamzi Yakoubi
Off-plan advisory · Dubai
Trusted advisor for off‑plan investors in Dubai.
Twelve years in Dubai real estate and a civil engineering degree. Every recommendation starts with the numbers and the build quality.
- 12+Years in Dubai real estate
- BScCivil engineering
- RERALicensed broker · BRN 82302
- 3M+AED investor focus
I read an off-plan project the way an engineer reads a drawing: structure first, numbers second, brochure last.
The approach
Five questions every project has to answer.
Off-plan rewards the investor who qualifies a project before falling for it. I put every project through these five questions before it reaches your short list.
How I qualify a projectDeveloper
Delivery history, handover record and financial standing. Can this developer finish what it sells, on time?
Location
Infrastructure, future supply and real end-user demand: the things that hold value after handover.
Product
Layouts, specifications, efficiency and build quality, assessed with an engineer's eye.
Payment plan
How the instalments fit your cash flow, and what the plan really costs you over the build period.
Exit
Resale, rental or move-in. A clear view of your options at handover, before you commit.
Who I help
Different investors, the same discipline.
National and international clients, typically investing AED 3 million and above.
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Portfolio investors
Project comparisons, phasing and payment-plan stacking for investors adding to an existing portfolio.
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Golden Visa seekers
Structuring a property purchase that meets UAE Golden Visa requirements, with the residency goal kept in view.
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End-users buying off-plan
Homes judged on how they will be to live in: layout, community, build quality and a realistic handover date.
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High-net-worth individuals
Discreet, considered advice on prime and branded off-plan opportunities, shaped around wider wealth goals.
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The developers I know best.
Years of working across their launches, payment plans and handovers.
- Emaar
- Meraas
- Nakheel
- Dubai Properties
- Sobha
- Ellington
Developer names are listed for information only and do not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Developer profilesInsights
Guides for informed buyers.
Plain-English explanations of how off-plan property works in Dubai.
Guide
Buying off-plan in Dubai, step by step
Reservation, sale agreement, Oqood registration, instalments and handover, in order.
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Escrow and RERA protections
How the law protects your payments while a project is being built, and what to check.
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How to compare off-plan projects
A practical scorecard built on the five qualification questions.
Read the guideQuestions
Frequently asked.
What does an off-plan property advisor do?
An off-plan advisor helps you choose a project before it is built. I qualify each project on five points: developer track record, location and demand, product and build quality, payment plan and cash flow, and exit options at handover. You then compare a short list on numbers rather than marketing.
How are off-plan payments protected in Dubai?
Under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007, payments for off-plan units go into a project escrow account regulated by the Dubai Land Department. Funds are released to the developer against construction progress. Make sure your purchase is also registered with the Dubai Land Department through Oqood.
Who do you work with?
National and international clients: first-time off-plan buyers, experienced portfolio investors, Golden Visa seekers, end-users buying off-plan, and high-net-worth individuals, typically with budgets of AED 3 million and above.
How do I book a consultation?
Use the form below. It sends your details to me on WhatsApp so I can reply personally. You can also message me directly on WhatsApp at +971 58 557 5569.
Book a consultation
Start with a conversation about your goals.
Tell me a little about yourself and what you're looking for. The form opens WhatsApp with your details filled in, ready to send.