Purchasing an off-plan property usually involves paying substantial instalments before construction is completed. When the project is later cancelled, investors may face uncertainty about the status of their contracts, the money held in the project escrow account and the procedure for obtaining a refund. Dubai has established a specific legal and regulatory framework to protect […]
Buying an off-plan property in Dubai requires more than reviewing brochures, payment plans and promised completion dates. Before paying a reservation amount—and throughout the construction period—an investor should independently check the project’s official status. Dubai Land Department, commonly known as DLD, provides official digital services through which purchasers can review project information, monitor construction progress […]
Buying an off-plan property in Dubai can offer attractive opportunities, but it also involves risks when a project experiences serious delays, construction stops or the developer becomes unable to complete the development. For an investor, discovering that a project may be cancelled raises immediate questions: Dubai has a specialised legal and regulatory framework for unfinished […]
Purchasing an off-plan property is often a significant financial commitment. When construction stops or a developer fails to deliver the project, purchasers naturally become concerned about their investment, contractual rights and prospects of recovering the money they have paid. Dubai has established a regulated process for dealing with unfinished and cancelled real-estate projects. However, purchasers […]
Off-plan real estate remains one of the most popular entry points into the Dubai property market for Russian buyers. The appeal is clear: flexible payment plans, new developments, lower upfront costs, and the possibility of capital appreciation before handover. However, off-plan property is also where legal mistakes are most common. The buyer is purchasing a […]
Last reviewed: 8 July 2026 Dubai remains one of the most attractive real estate markets for Russian buyers. The city offers foreign ownership, strong rental demand, regulated off-plan projects, long-term residency options, and a relatively transparent property registration system. However, Russian buyers must understand one important point: Dubai is investor-friendly, but it is not informal. […]
Last reviewed: 8 July 2026 Dubai remains one of the most attractive property markets for Russian buyers. The legal position is also clearer than many investors assume: Russian nationals can buy real estate in Dubai, provided the property is in an approved ownership area, the transaction is properly registered, and the buyer passes banking, anti-money-laundering, […]
Last reviewed: 8 July 2026 Dubai has become one of the most attractive real estate markets for Russian investors seeking asset diversification, international mobility, tax efficiency, and legally protected property ownership. But the real reason Dubai stands out is not only lifestyle or return on investment. It is the legal infrastructure behind the market. From […]
Rental disputes in Dubai are common between landlords and tenants. The dispute may involve unpaid rent, eviction, illegal rent increase, refusal to renew Ejari, security deposit deductions, maintenance issues, disconnection of services, or refusal to accept rent cheques. In Dubai, these disputes are generally handled by the Rental Disputes Center, commonly called the RDC, which […]
Facing off-plan property delays in Dubai? Learn how a Dubai real estate lawyer can protect your rights, review your SPA, deal with the developer, and pursue legal remedies.
