Off-plan purchases are construction contracts. The developers who rank highest deliver on handover dates, keep buyer funds in RERA escrow, and publish payment milestones you can audit. We ranked 3 real estate developers operating in Downtown Dubai by TrustScore — verified reviews, response speed, contract terms and an AI risk audit. Scores are never for sale.
AI Summary: The default choice for prime-location buyers who prioritise delivery certainty and resale depth. Payment plans are conservative; snagging support is professional.
AI Summary: Premium finishes at mid-premium prices — compare against Ellington's smaller resale pool.
AI Summary: Ideal for buyers who want walkable F&B and beach access over pure investment yield.
Buyer funds for registered projects must flow through a RERA-regulated escrow account. Verify the project number on Dubai REST before paying any booking fee.
Common structures are 20/60/20 (down / during construction / on handover) or 60/40 post-handover. Always map each instalment to a construction milestone in the SPA.
Look at handed-over units versus promised timelines, snagging resolution speed, escrow registration on every launch, and verified buyer reviews — not launch-event marketing.