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80/20 payment plan

You pay 80% in instalments while the project is under construction and the remaining 20% on handover. Developers set the instalment dates and the booking amount per project — the project page carries the schedule we hold.

80%
20%

Why buyers choose it

  • Payments track construction, so cash leaves in stages rather than up front.
  • A larger handover share keeps more of your capital working elsewhere until completion.
  • Developer plans usually carry no interest, unlike a mortgage drawn from day one.

What to check

  • The handover payment is one large sum — decide how you will fund it, mortgage or cash, before you book.
  • A construction delay moves the handover date, not your instalment dates during construction.
  • Booking amounts, instalment dates and late-payment terms differ per project — read the sales agreement.

At handover the remaining balance is due before keys and title transfer. A mortgage on an off-plan unit is normally arranged in the final months before completion, and UAE banks generally finance up to 50% of the price for expatriate buyers.

Worked example

  1. 80%During constructionAED 1,200,000
  2. 20%On handoverAED 300,000

Amounts are in AED and exclude the 4% Dubai Land Department fee, Oqood registration, agency fees and service charges unless the developer's offer says otherwise.

127 projects currently offer this plan

Golf Trails at Emaar South
New Launch
Emaar

Golf Trails at Emaar South

Emaar

Emaar South, Dubai South, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 1,250,000

Handover

Q4 2030

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Padel Living Residences Jeddah
New Launch

Padel Living Residences Jeddah

DarGlobal

From

AED 210,000

Handover

Q4 2030

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

20%

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Valia Tower
New Launch
Emaar

Valia Tower

Emaar

Valia Tower, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 2,140,000

Handover

Q3 2030

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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VR Shekvetili Forest~Beach

VR Shekvetili Forest~Beach

VR Holding

From

AED 53,430

Handover

Q4 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

20%

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Golf Fields at Emaar South
Emaar

Golf Fields at Emaar South

Emaar

From

AED 1,260,000

Handover

Q1 2030

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Grove Ridge
Emaar

Grove Ridge

Emaar

Dubai South, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 2,612,888

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Vista Ridge
Emaar

Vista Ridge

Emaar

Emaar South, Dubai South, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 1,270,000

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Salva The Heights
Emaar

Salva The Heights

Emaar

Serro, The Heights Country Club and Wellness, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 6,762,888

Handover

Q3 2030

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Greencrest
Emaar

Greencrest

Emaar

From

AED 1,570,000

Handover

Q2 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Bay Villas
Nakheel

Bay Villas

Nakheel

Bay Villas, Dubai Islands, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 4,700,000

Handover

Q2 2027

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

15%

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The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar

The Heights Country Club & Wellness

Emaar

The Heights Country Club and Wellness, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 2,490,000

Handover

Q4 2028

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Golf Vale
Emaar

Golf Vale

Emaar

Emaar South, Dubai South, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 1,100,000

Handover

Q1 2030

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Payment plan questions

Is the payment plan the same for every unit in a project?
Usually, but developers can vary booking amounts and instalment dates by launch phase or unit type. The project page shows the plan we hold; confirm the schedule in the sales and purchase agreement.
Can I get a mortgage on an off-plan payment plan?
Yes — typically for the handover payment. UAE banks generally finance up to 50% of an off-plan purchase price for expatriates, with the construction-stage instalments paid from your own funds.
What happens if I miss an instalment?
The sales agreement sets the grace period and any penalty, and Dubai Land Department rules allow a developer to terminate after prolonged default. Read the agreement and keep a buffer ahead of each date.
Does the plan include DLD fees and service charges?
No. The 4% DLD registration fee, Oqood registration, agency fees and annual service charges are separate unless the developer's promotion says otherwise.