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Dubai Payment Plan Comparison
Comparison of common Dubai off-plan payment plan structures including booking, construction, handover, and post-handover terms.
| Structure | Booking payment | Construction payment | Handover payment | Post-handover payment | Typical for | Who it is for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80/20 | 10-20% | 60-70% | 10-30% | N/A | Emaar, Sobha, Meraas (premium) | Investors seeking minimal final lump-sum payment | RERA Developer Regulations 2025 |
| 60/40 | 5-10% | 50-55% | 35-40% | N/A | Premium DAMAC, Emaar (selective) | Investors needing time to arrange final financing | RERA Developer Regulations 2025 |
| 70/30 | 5-15% | 55-65% | 20-30% | N/A | Most Dubai developers | Most investors - balanced structure | RERA Developer Regulations 2025 |
| 10/70/20 | 10% | 70% | 20% | N/A | DAMAC aggressive plans | Investors seeking milestone-linked payments | RERA Developer Regulations 2025 |
| 20/40/40 (Post-Handover) | 20% | 40% | 20% | 20% over 1-5 years | Emaar select, Sobha | Cash-flow focused investors (rental offsets installments) | RERA Developer Regulations 2025 |