Land and plots: the right plot is half the project
We find freehold plots for your product, run legal and technical checks, and support the transaction or JV with the landowner. We work with off-market offers that never reach the portals.
Land is Dubai’s scarcest resource
Good plots go quickly, often without public marketing. Sellers and intermediaries vet the buyer before they show documents, so it pays to arrive prepared: with a budget, a structure and a clear product.
For a new developer it is easier to start with a low-rise plot: competition for such land is lower, and a first delivered project builds a track record with DLD and opens access to the next ones.
Scope of work
01Sourcing
- Shortlist by district for your product
- Off-market offers from owners and master developers
- Comparison by price per sq ft of sellable area
- Preliminary product feasibility on the plot
02Due diligence
- Title, encumbrances and seller’s rights
- Designated area: foreign ownership rights
- Zoning, density, height, setbacks
- Infrastructure and connections: DEWA, roads, district cooling
- Design guidelines and master developer conditions
03Transaction
- Negotiating price and payment schedule
- SPA, JV or development agreement
- Support with DLD registration
- Registration to the right legal entity (SPV)
Stages and timeline
Timelines are indicative: the exact schedule is fixed in the contract after the strategy session.
- Requirements
Product, budget, timeline, acceptable districts.
week 1 - Shortlist
5–10 options with preliminary economics.
weeks 2–4 - Due diligence
Legal and technical checks on the finalists.
2–4 weeks - Negotiations
Price, payment schedule, JV terms.
2–6 weeks - DLD transaction
Signing, payment, registration to the SPV.
1–4 weeks
What you get
- Plot shortlist with economics for each
- Due diligence report on the selected plot
- Recommendation on price and deal terms
- Signed SPA, JV or development agreement
- Plot registered to your SPV
Roles and licences
Clear division of roles
We we find plots, model the economics, negotiate and coordinate the transaction.
Legal title checks and contracts are prepared by a licensed UAE lawyer. Brokerage on the transaction is handled by a RERA-certified broker.
What it costs
Indicative pricing. The exact price is fixed in the estimate after the strategy session or Entry Blueprint.
| Service | What’s included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Plot sourcing | Search, negotiations, transaction support | 2–4% of the price |
| Plot due diligence | Legal and technical due diligence | from $7,500 |
| JV / development agreement | Partner selection, structure and agreement | from $15,000 + success fee |
Prices exclude 5% VAT, government fees and the services of licensed lawyers, consultants and contractors, which are paid under their own contracts. We do not guarantee decisions by banks or government authorities — we prepare the project so that risks are known in advance.
FAQ
Didn’t find your answer? Ask at the strategy session.
Yes, in designated areas — zones where freehold ownership by foreigners is permitted. We verify this status for every plot before negotiations.
When registering a project, DLD checks that the land rights belong to the developer or are secured through a proper development agreement. A structural error blocks registration and escrow.
It depends on the district and development parameters. We give price benchmarks at the strategy session, and exact figures after an enquiry on specific plots.
This is standard buyer-vetting practice. We act on your behalf and disclose your details only at the stage of serious negotiations.
What else your project will need
Let’s discuss your project in Dubai
Strategy session: 2–3 hours with experts, a review of budget, segment and entry route. $1,500 is credited towards the Entry Blueprint.