UAE off-plan property investment
The dunes of Fuerteventura. The skyline of Dubai.
Dunas Gulf Properties gives Canary Islands and European investors access to every off-plan development in the UAE — more than 2,500 projects from over 500 developers, across all seven emirates — guided by a team of experienced, qualified real estate agents led by Ian Downs, with four decades in the Canary Islands behind him.
Access to 500+ UAE developers, including
- Emaar
- DAMAC
- Sobha Realty
- Nakheel
- Meraas
- Aldar
- Binghatti
- Arada
- Azizi
- Danube
- Ellington
- Object 1
- Imtiaz
- Samana
- Reportage
- DarGlobal
- Mira Developments
- Elevate
- Tiger Group
- BNW
2,500+
Off-plan projects
500+
UAE developers
7
Emirates covered
AED 500K
Entry price from ≈ €120K
Example developments
A few examples from 2,500+ projects
These showcase projects give a sense of the range — from a studio in Dubailand to a waterfront townhouse in Abu Dhabi. They are examples, not the list: we have access to every off-plan development in the UAE, from every major developer.
Two coastlines. One relationship.
Ian Downs has called the Canary Islands home for over 40 years, and Fuerteventura for more than 25 — with a background spanning holiday ownership and real estate, through Canary Islands Estates and Canarias Property Solutions. Dunas Gulf Properties extends that same direct, personal approach to the UAE off-plan market.
No anonymous portal, no faceless call centre. Ian leads a team of experienced, qualified real estate agents, and every client has a dedicated agent who understands what it means to invest somewhere you may never have visited — and who stays with you through handover and beyond. A licensed UAE partner brokerage handles the contracts and compliance.
Why buy in the UAE
Secure, tax-efficient and built for returns
Off-plan property in the UAE combines strong buyer protection with some of the most favourable ownership costs and rental returns of any major market.
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Regulated & secure
Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) licenses developers and projects, and off-plan payments go into a protected escrow account — not to the developer directly.
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One-off registration fee
A single registration fee, paid with the booking payment — 4% in Dubai, 2% in Abu Dhabi — plus a small admin fee. There's no stamp-duty ladder and no annual property tax.
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No property taxes
No personal income tax on rental income, no capital gains tax on resale and no annual property tax for individual owners in the UAE.
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Strong rental yields
Average gross rental yields in Dubai run at around 6.5–7%, and higher for studios and one-bedroom apartments in popular communities.
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Capital growth
Dubai prices have risen strongly since 2020, and growth in 2026 has settled into steadier single-digit annual gains.
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Residency & stability
Property worth AED 2M or more — off-plan included — can qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa, and the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997.
Beyond the purchase
Support for every step after you choose
Through our network of trusted UAE specialists, we can arrange the practical side of buying and owning in the Emirates.
Golden Visa
Support with 10-year UAE residency — eligibility pre-check, full application and family sponsorship.
Mortgage advisory
Finance options compared across 20+ UAE banks, with pre-approval typically within 48 hours.
Snagging & handover
A 200-point inspection before handover, with a photo defect report and follow-up with the developer.
Interiors & furnishing
Design consultation, full fit-out and furniture packages — ready to live in or to rent.
Company setup
UAE company formation, free zone or mainland, including licence processing and bank account opening.
Relocation & concierge
For clients moving to the UAE — schools, healthcare, visas and settling-in support.
Buying with crypto
A compliant crypto-to-AED route for property purchases, with regulated escrow.
Currency exchange →
Better rates than your bank and forward contracts to fix the rate for future instalments, through A Place in the Sun Currency.
How it works
A personal service from your first enquiry to handover and beyond — your dedicated agent is with you at every step, with contracts and compliance handled by our RERA-licensed partner brokerage.
01
Enquire
Tell us your budget, goals and preferred location — we'll shortlist from more than 2,500 projects across the UAE.
02
Match
We search every UAE off-plan project for the ones that fit, and walk you through payment plans and projected returns.
03
Reserve
Once you've chosen, we secure your unit, prepare the reservation with the developer and guide you through every payment.
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Complete
Our licensed UAE partner brokerage manages contracts, compliance and paperwork, with your agent overseeing every stage.
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Handover & beyond
We stay in touch through construction and handover, and oversee our trusted UAE specialists for snagging, furnishing, Golden Visa and more. That personal service is how our reputation has been built.
Looking for something specific?
Tell us your budget and goals — we'll shortlist from all 2,500+ UAE off-plan projects, not just the examples shown here.