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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

Equestra Grand Polo
Emaar

Equestra Grand Polo

Emaar

Equestra, Grand Polo Club & Resort, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 3,700,000

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Creek Bay
Emaar

Creek Bay

Emaar

Creek Bay, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 1,800,000

Handover

Q1 2030

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Sera 1
Emaar

Sera 1

Emaar

Mina Rashid, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 2,109,888

Handover

Q4 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Baystar by Vida
Emaar

Baystar by Vida

Emaar

From

AED 2,175,888

Handover

Q4 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Baystar by Vida
Emaar

Baystar by Vida

Emaar

From

AED 2,100,000

Handover

Q4 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Mareva The Oasis
Emaar

Mareva The Oasis

Emaar

The Oasis by Emaar, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 13,470,000

Handover

Q1 2030

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Sera RYM
Emaar

Sera RYM

Emaar

From

AED 2,100,000

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Vindera at The Valley
Emaar

Vindera at The Valley

Emaar

From

AED 3,070,000

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Montiva by Vida DCH
Emaar

Montiva by Vida DCH

Emaar

Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 1,910,000

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Pinewood Estate Homes

Pinewood Estate Homes

Wasl properties

Pinewood Estate Homes, The Next Chapter, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 5,600,000

Handover

Q4 2028

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Lyvia by Palace
Emaar

Lyvia by Palace

Emaar

Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 1,980,000

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Chevalia Estate 2 Grand Polo
Emaar

Chevalia Estate 2 Grand Polo

Emaar

From

AED 7,880,000

Handover

Q1 2029

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.