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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

Elegance Tower
DAMAC Properties

Elegance Tower

DAMAC Properties

Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 2,070,000

Handover

Q4 2026

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

20%

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The Farmhouses
DAMAC Properties

The Farmhouses

DAMAC Properties

The Farmhouses, DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya by DAMAC), Dubai, UAE

From

AED 6,220,000

Handover

Q3 2025

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

20%

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Address Residence the Bay
Emaar

Address Residence the Bay

Emaar

Emaar Beachfront, Dubai Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 3,300,000

Handover

Q4 2026

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Emaar Beachfront
Emaar

Emaar Beachfront

Emaar

Emaar Beachfront, Dubai Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 1,900,000

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Address Residences Al Marjan Island
Emaar

Address Residences Al Marjan Island

Emaar

Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

From

AED 8,483,888

Handover

Q4 2028

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Address Residences Dubai Hills Estate
Emaar

Address Residences Dubai Hills Estate

Emaar

From

AED 1,930,000

Handover

Q1 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Albero
Emaar

Albero

Emaar

Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 1,813,888

Handover

Q3 2029

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

10%

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Beach Isle
Emaar

Beach Isle

Emaar

Dubai Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 6,200,000

Handover

Q2 2023

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

80%

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Beach Mansion
Emaar

Beach Mansion

Emaar

Dubai Harbour, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 2,490,000

Handover

Q4 2025

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

12%

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Beach Residences Dubai Islands
Nakheel

Beach Residences Dubai Islands

Nakheel

From

AED 5,200,000

Handover

Q3 2026

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

20%

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Bugatti Residences
Binghatti

Bugatti Residences

Binghatti

Canal Heights 2, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 19,400,000

Handover

Q4 2026

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

20%

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Burj Jacob and Co Residences
Binghatti

Burj Jacob and Co Residences

Binghatti

Millennium Atria, The Atria, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

From

AED 9,200,000

Handover

Q2 2026

Payment Plan

80/20

Down Payment

20%

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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.