How to Buy Off-Plan Property in Dubai: Complete 2026 Guide

If you're considering buying in Verdana Six or any other off-plan development in Dubai, this step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know — from reservation to handover.

Step 1: Choose Your Developer & Project

Research the developer's track record, delivery history, and current projects. Reportage Properties has an excellent record of delivering Verdana communities on time and to specification.

Step 2: Select Your Unit

Work with a trusted Sales Manager (like Mohammed Zakib for Reportage Properties) to review the availability list and select the right unit based on your budget, preferences for corner vs middle, bedroom count, and view.

Step 3: Pay the Reservation Deposit

Typically 5–10% of the purchase price is required to reserve your unit and take it off the market. For Verdana Six, confirm the exact amount with Mohammed Zakib.

Step 4: Sign the Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA)

The developer issues an SPA detailing the property specifications, payment schedule, handover date, and penalty clauses. Review this carefully — you may wish to involve a legal advisor.

Step 5: Register with Dubai Land Department (DLD)

Off-plan purchases must be registered with the DLD via Oqood (the off-plan registration system). This costs AED 2,100 and is paid to the DLD. The 4% DLD registration fee is also due at this stage.

Step 6: Follow the Payment Plan

Payments are made according to the agreed schedule — typically tied to construction milestones or fixed intervals. Reportage Properties will send payment reminders and construction updates.

Step 7: Pre-Handover Inspection

Before final payment, you'll conduct a snagging inspection to identify any defects that the developer must rectify before handover.

Step 8: Final Payment & Key Collection

Once all payments are made and snags resolved, you receive your keys and title deed. Welcome home — or welcome to your rental income stream.

Additional Costs to Budget

• DLD Fee: 4% of purchase price
• Oqood: AED 2,100
• Agency commission: 2% (if applicable)
• Conveyancing/legal: AED 5,000–15,000 (optional)

Ready to start? Contact Mohammed Zakib today to begin the process for Verdana Six.