[ Blog ]

UAE off-plan, explained.

Guides, market analysis and explainers for UAE off-plan buyers — payment plans, escrow, the broker commission you can keep, and more.

22 Apr 2026
[ Guides ]
The UAE Off-Plan Buyer's Guide for 2026

Everything a first-time buyer needs to know about purchasing off-plan property in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE — payment plans, escrow, handover, and the broker commission you can keep.

9 min read
14 Mar 2026
[ How it works ]
How the Broker Commission Rebate Actually Works

A plain-English explainer of how Kicker rebates up to 90% of the developer's broker commission back to UAE off-plan buyers at handover — no markup, no gimmicks.

6 min read
28 Feb 2026
[ Markets ]
Dubai vs. Abu Dhabi: Where Should You Buy Off-Plan?

A side-by-side comparison of the two largest UAE off-plan markets — yields, ownership rules, payment plans, and the long-term outlook for international buyers.

7 min read
19 Jan 2026
[ Finance ]
Post-Handover Payment Plans: Friend or Trap?

Post-handover payment plans (PHPP) are the most aggressive financing tool in the UAE off-plan market. Here's how to evaluate them properly.

8 min read
10 Dec 2025
[ Regulation ]
RERA, Escrow & the Buyer Protections You Should Know

An overview of the regulatory framework that governs UAE off-plan sales — from escrow accounts to delay penalties to the Oqood registration system.

6 min read