{"id":1823,"date":"2026-06-19T08:06:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2026-06-19T08:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:07:30","slug":"off-plan-property-by-aldar-the-complete-2026-guide-to-every-project-price-payment-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/off-plan-property-by-aldar-the-complete-2026-guide-to-every-project-price-payment-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Off Plan Property by Aldar: The Complete 2026 Guide to Every Project, Price &amp; Payment Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1823\" class=\"elementor elementor-1823\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec3082 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ec3082\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-effc388 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"effc388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================================\r\n     OFF PLAN PROPERTY BY ALDAR \u2014 2026 GUIDE\r\n     Blog for First Stone Real Estate (firststonerealestate.com)\r\n     Self-contained: paste the block below into your CMS body.\r\n     Background intentionally left transparent so it inherits\r\n     your website's default background. 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href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/\">Blogs<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span>Off Plan Property by Aldar\r\n  <\/nav>\r\n\r\n  <span class=\"fsre-eyebrow\">Off Plan Property \u00b7 2026 Investor Guide<\/span>\r\n  <h1>Off Plan Property by Aldar: The Complete 2026 Guide to Every Project, Price &amp; Payment Plan<\/h1>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-meta\">\r\n    <span><b>Updated:<\/b> June 2026<\/span>\r\n    <span><b>Read:<\/b> 9 min<\/span>\r\n    <span><b>Coverage:<\/b> Ras Al Khaimah \u00b7 Abu Dhabi \u00b7 Dubai<\/span>\r\n    <span><b>By:<\/b> First Stone Real Estate<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- TL;DR (answer-first, speakable) -->\r\n  <section class=\"fsre-tldr fsre-tldr-block\">\r\n    <h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>Off plan property by Aldar<\/strong> means buying a home from the UAE's largest listed developer before completion, on a staged payment plan, usually at a lower price than ready stock.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Aldar runs <strong>105+ developments<\/strong> across Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, backed by a land bank of <strong>70M+ sq ft<\/strong> and a strong on-time delivery record.<\/li>\r\n      <li>In <strong>Ras Al Khaimah<\/strong>, Aldar's headline launches sit on Al Marjan Island \u2014 Nikki Beach, Rosso Bay and Nobu Residences \u2014 next to the game-changing Wynn Al Marjan resort.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Entry points range from about <strong>AED 340,000<\/strong> (Al Shamkha) to <strong>AED 95M+<\/strong> ultra-luxury Saadiyat villas, with payment plans from <strong>40\/60<\/strong> to <strong>70\/30<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Foreigners get <strong>freehold ownership<\/strong>, possible <strong>10-year Golden Visa<\/strong>, and pay <strong>no capital gains or annual property tax<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <p>If you are searching for <strong>off plan property<\/strong> in the UAE, one developer keeps appearing at the top of the results: Aldar Properties. It is the country's largest publicly listed developer, and its launches routinely sell out within hours. This guide is the practical, no-fluff version \u2014 every active Aldar off plan community across <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/ras-al-khaimah\">Ras Al Khaimah<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/abu-dhabi\">Abu Dhabi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/dubai\">Dubai<\/a>, with starting prices, payment plans and handover dates in one place, plus how to actually secure a unit before it is gone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHAT IS OFF PLAN -->\r\n  <h2>What is off plan property?<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-quick-answer fsre-quick-answer\">\r\n    <b>Quick answer<\/b>\r\n    Off plan property is a home you buy directly from the developer before it is finished. You reserve from approved floor plans and renders, pay in stages tied to construction milestones, and take handover on completion \u2014 typically at a lower price and on longer terms than ready property.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p>The trade-off is simple. You give up the ability to walk through the finished unit today, and in exchange you get a lower entry price, a phased payment plan that spreads cost over years, first pick of the best layouts and views, and the potential for capital appreciation between launch and handover. In a fast-rising market like the UAE in 2026, that gap between launch price and completion value is exactly what investors are chasing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHY ALDAR \/ STRATEGY -->\r\n  <h2>Why Aldar leads the off plan property market<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-quick-answer\">\r\n    <b>Quick answer<\/b>\r\n    Aldar leads because it does not sell isolated buildings \u2014 it builds entire destinations. Master-planned islands, branded residences, a 70M+ sq ft land bank, investor-friendly payment plans and a proven handover record make its off plan property both lower-risk and high-demand.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p>Understanding Aldar's playbook is the key to understanding why its <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developers\">off plan projects<\/a> hold value. The strategy has five repeatable moves:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h3>1. Destination-led master planning<\/h3>\r\n  <p>Aldar secures whole islands and districts \u2014 Saadiyat, Yas, Fahid Island, Al Marjan \u2014 then layers residences with beaches, marinas, retail, schools, hotels and culture inside a single ecosystem. Demand is built into the location before the first crane arrives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h3>2. Branded residences that command a premium<\/h3>\r\n  <p>Partnerships with global names \u2014 Nikki Beach, Nobu, Mandarin Oriental, Waldorf Astoria \u2014 attach a lifestyle brand to the address. Branded stock typically sells faster and resells at a premium versus unbranded neighbours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h3>3. Investor-friendly payment plans<\/h3>\r\n  <p>Plans such as 10\/50\/40, 40\/60, 60\/40, 65\/35 and 70\/30 keep upfront capital low and push the bulk of payment toward handover, so buyers can deploy cash strategically across the construction period.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h3>4. A delivery record you can underwrite<\/h3>\r\n  <p>Award-winning completed assets and a track record of on-time handovers reduce the single biggest risk in any off plan purchase: that the building never arrives as promised. Aldar has also committed to net-zero carbon operations by 2050.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h3>5. Open to the world<\/h3>\r\n  <p>More than 90% of Aldar's land sits in designated freehold zones open to all nationalities. Combined with zero capital gains tax and the Golden Visa, that makes Aldar off plan property one of the most accessible entries into UAE real estate for international buyers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- PORTFOLIO TABS -->\r\n  <h2>Every Aldar off plan project, by emirate<\/h2>\r\n  <p>Use the tabs to jump to the emirate you care about. Figures below are indicative launch\/starting prices in 2026 \u2014 always confirm live availability and the current price list with our team before you reserve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-tabs\">\r\n    <div class=\"fsre-tablist\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Aldar off plan projects by emirate\">\r\n      <button class=\"fsre-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"fsre-rak\" id=\"tab-rak\">Ras Al Khaimah<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"fsre-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fsre-abu\" id=\"tab-abu\">Abu Dhabi<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"fsre-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fsre-dxb\" id=\"tab-dxb\">Dubai<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"fsre-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fsre-cmp\" id=\"tab-cmp\">Compare All<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- RAK PANEL -->\r\n    <div class=\"fsre-panel is-active\" id=\"fsre-rak\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-rak\">\r\n      <p>Aldar's Ras Al Khaimah portfolio is concentrated on <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities\">Al Marjan Island<\/a>, the man-made archipelago that is now home to <strong>Wynn Al Marjan Island<\/strong> \u2014 the Gulf's first integrated gaming resort and the strongest single demand driver for RAK waterfront property through 2027. If you are exploring RAK more widely, also see local champion <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/rak\">RAK Properties<\/a> across Mina Al Arab and Hayat Island.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Nikki Beach Residences <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Al Marjan Island<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Beachfront branded living that brings the Nikki Beach lifestyle to RAK \u2014 private beach club, thermal spa, live-music rhythm deck and full concierge.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\">\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 2.37M<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">1\u20135 <span>bed<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">60\/40 <span>plan<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">Handover <span>Q4 2028<\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Rosso Bay Residences <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Al Marjan Island<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Island living with panoramic Arabian Gulf views, an infinity pool, private beach club, residents' cinema and ballroom.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\">\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 1.9M<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">1\u20134 <span>bed + PH<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">10\/50\/40 <span>plan<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">Handover <span>Q4 2028<\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Nobu Residences <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Al Marjan Island<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Japanese-minimalist design meets Arabian luxury \u2014 Nobu Beach Club, signature dining and a 70\/30 plan that pushes most payment to completion.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\">\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">Branded <span>residence<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">1\u20133 <span>bed, PH, villas<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">70\/30 <span>plan<\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ABU DHABI PANEL -->\r\n    <div class=\"fsre-panel\" id=\"fsre-abu\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-abu\">\r\n      <p>Abu Dhabi is Aldar's home turf and its deepest pipeline \u2014 spanning <strong>Saadiyat Island<\/strong> (culture), <strong>Yas Island<\/strong> (entertainment) and the new <strong>Fahid Island<\/strong> masterplan (a AED 26 billion, 11km-coastline wellness destination).<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h3>Saadiyat Island<\/h3>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Mandarin Oriental Residences <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Saadiyat Cultural District<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\">\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 6.2M<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">65\/35 <span>plan<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">Handover <span>Q3 2028<\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Mamsha Gardens <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Saadiyat Cultural District<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\">\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">From <span>AED<\/span> 1.1M<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">1\u20133 <span>bed<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">10\/55\/35 <span>plan<\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"fsre-stat\">Handover <span>Q4 2026<\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>The Arthouse \u00b7 Nouran Living \u00b7 Manarat Living \u00b7 Grove Museum Views \u00b7 The Source <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Saadiyat<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>A cluster of art- and culture-led communities beside the Louvre and Zayed National Museum. The Arthouse and Nouran Living offer 1\u20133 bed apartments; The Source \/ The Source Terraces run 1\u20134 bed from ~AED 3M (60\/40, Q3 2027); Manarat Living uses a 40\/60 plan.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Faya Al Saadiyat \u00b7 Al Ghaf \u00b7 Ethir <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Saadiyat Lagoons<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Ultra-prime lagoon villas. Al Ghaf (4\u20136 bed) from ~AED 8.1M and Ethir (4\u20136 bed) from ~AED 6.1M, both 40\/60 and Q2 2026; Faya Al Saadiyat reaches 7+ bed villas from ~AED 95.9M (Q4 2028). The Row Saadiyat is slated for Q1 2030.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h3>Yas Island<\/h3>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Yas Riva \u00b7 Sama Yas \u00b7 Yas Golf Collection \u00b7 Waldorf Astoria Residences \u00b7 Alkaser \u00b7 Ansam <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Yas Island<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Waterfront and golf living minutes from Ferrari World and Yas Marina. Yas Riva delivers 4\u20136 bed canal villas (Q3 2028); Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas from ~AED 3.8M (60\/40, Q4 2028); Sama Yas and Yas Golf Collection cover 1\u20133 bed apartments; Alkaser offers plots from ~AED 20M (30\/70, Q3 2026).<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h3>Fahid Island &amp; beyond<\/h3>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>The Beach House \u00b7 Fahid Beach Residences \u00b7 Fahid Beach Terraces <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Fahid Island<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>The flagship new masterplan between Yas and Saadiyat. The Beach House from ~AED 1.8M (10\/55\/35, Q4 2029); Fahid Beach Residences (Towers B5 &amp; B7) from ~AED 3.5M (65\/35, Q1 2029); Fahid Beach Terraces adds 501 shoreline units (Q3 2029). The first two Fahid releases generated over AED 3 billion in sales.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences \u00b7 Fay Al Reeman I &amp; II \u00b7 Al Ghadeer \u00b7 PUD Residence 1 <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Greater Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Wider-market communities, including affordable entry points such as PUD Residence 1 in Al Shamkha from ~AED 340,000, and the peaceful Al Ghadeer village on the Abu Dhabi\u2013Dubai border.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- DUBAI PANEL -->\r\n    <div class=\"fsre-panel\" id=\"fsre-dxb\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dxb\">\r\n      <p>In Dubai, Aldar expanded through landmark joint ventures, with several communities recording sell-out demand within hours of launch. The focus is wellness-led, active-lifestyle living in <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities\">Dubailand<\/a> and Arabian Ranches 3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Haven <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Dubailand<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>Dubai's wellness-focused community \u2014 2,400+ energy-efficient apartments, townhouses and villas around Haven Central Park, a wellness centre, meditation pavilion and run-and-ride tracks.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\"><span class=\"fsre-stat\">Apartments \u00b7 Townhouses \u00b7 Villas<\/span><span class=\"fsre-stat\">2,400+ <span>units<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Verdes by Haven <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Dubailand<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>1\u20133 bed apartments inside Dubai's first health district, with an iconic multi-level tree house, infinity pool, coworking spaces and smart, eco-efficient systems.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\"><span class=\"fsre-stat\">1\u20133 <span>bed<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>Athlon &amp; Rise by Athlon <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Dubailand \/ Arabian Ranches 3<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>An active-lifestyle community of 3\u20134 bed townhouses and 3\u20136 bed villas built around cycling trails, fitness hubs and marina access. Rise by Athlon extends the brand to Arabian Ranches 3 (Q1 2030).<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\"><span class=\"fsre-stat\">Townhouses \u00b7 Villas<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-card\">\r\n        <h3>The Wilds <span class=\"fsre-pin\">Wadi Al Safa 3<\/span><\/h3>\r\n        <p>A nature-led villa community, part of Aldar's Dubai expansion, with handover slated for Q2 2029.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"fsre-stats\"><span class=\"fsre-stat\">Villas<\/span><span class=\"fsre-stat\">Handover <span>Q2 2029<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- COMPARE PANEL -->\r\n    <div class=\"fsre-panel\" id=\"fsre-cmp\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-cmp\">\r\n      <p>A side-by-side snapshot of headline Aldar off plan projects. Sort your shortlist by budget, plan and handover.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-tablewrap\">\r\n        <table>\r\n          <thead>\r\n            <tr><th>Project<\/th><th>Location<\/th><th>From (AED)<\/th><th>Payment plan<\/th><th>Handover<\/th><\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr><td>Rosso Bay Residences<\/td><td>Al Marjan Island, RAK<\/td><td>1.9M<\/td><td>10\/50\/40<\/td><td>Q4 2028<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Nikki Beach Residences<\/td><td>Al Marjan Island, RAK<\/td><td>2.37M<\/td><td>60\/40<\/td><td>Q4 2028<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Nobu Residences<\/td><td>Al Marjan Island, RAK<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>70\/30<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>PUD Residence 1<\/td><td>Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>340K<\/td><td>Multiple<\/td><td>Ready<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Mamsha Gardens<\/td><td>Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>1.1M<\/td><td>10\/55\/35<\/td><td>Q4 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>The Beach House<\/td><td>Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>1.8M<\/td><td>10\/55\/35<\/td><td>Q4 2029<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>The Source<\/td><td>Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>3.0M<\/td><td>60\/40<\/td><td>Q3 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Fahid Beach Residences<\/td><td>Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>3.5M<\/td><td>65\/35<\/td><td>Q1 2029<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Waldorf Astoria Residences<\/td><td>Yas Island, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>3.8M<\/td><td>60\/40<\/td><td>Q4 2028<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Mandarin Oriental Residences<\/td><td>Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>6.2M<\/td><td>65\/35<\/td><td>Q3 2028<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Ethir (villas)<\/td><td>Saadiyat Lagoons, AUH<\/td><td>6.1M<\/td><td>40\/60<\/td><td>Q2 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Al Ghaf (villas)<\/td><td>Saadiyat Lagoons, AUH<\/td><td>8.1M<\/td><td>40\/60<\/td><td>Q2 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Alkaser (plots)<\/td><td>Yas Island, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>20M<\/td><td>30\/70<\/td><td>Q3 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Faya Al Saadiyat (villas)<\/td><td>Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi<\/td><td>95.9M<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>Q4 2028<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Haven<\/td><td>Dubailand, Dubai<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>Project plan<\/td><td>Phased<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>The Wilds (villas)<\/td><td>Wadi Al Safa 3, Dubai<\/td><td>On request<\/td><td>Project plan<\/td><td>Q2 2029<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"fsre-note\">Prices are indicative 2026 launch\/starting figures and change with availability, unit type, floor and view. Confirm the live price list with First Stone before reserving.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- CTA -->\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-cta\">\r\n    <h3>Want first access to the next Aldar launch?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Top units and best-view inventory go on launch day \u2014 often before the public price list is even out. Register your interest and our team will send live availability, full price lists and floor plans.<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">Get the price list<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-btn is-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\">Browse all projects<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- PAYMENT PLANS -->\r\n  <h2>Off plan payment plans, explained<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-quick-answer\">\r\n    <b>Quick answer<\/b>\r\n    A payment plan splits the price across the build. A \"60\/40\" plan means 60% is paid during construction and 40% on handover. Aldar's plans range from 40\/60 to 70\/30, and many start with just a 10\u201320% down payment.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-tablewrap\">\r\n    <table>\r\n      <thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>During construction<\/th><th>On handover<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td>10\/50\/40<\/td><td>60%<\/td><td>40%<\/td><td>Low entry, balanced exposure<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>40\/60<\/td><td>40%<\/td><td>60%<\/td><td>Capital-light buyers \/ flippers<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>60\/40<\/td><td>60%<\/td><td>40%<\/td><td>Standard branded launches<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>65\/35<\/td><td>65%<\/td><td>35%<\/td><td>Premium &amp; ultra-prime stock<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>70\/30<\/td><td>70%<\/td><td>30%<\/td><td>End-users planning to move in<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p>Need to model monthly cost or a mortgage at handover? Run the numbers with our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/mortgage-calculator\">mortgage calculator<\/a> before you commit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- OFF PLAN VS READY -->\r\n  <h2>Off plan vs ready property: which should you buy?<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-tablewrap\">\r\n    <table>\r\n      <thead><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Off plan property<\/th><th>Ready property<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td>Entry price<\/td><td>Lower at launch<\/td><td>Higher, at market value<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Payment<\/td><td>Staged over years<\/td><td>Full price or mortgage now<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Income<\/td><td>Starts after handover<\/td><td>Immediate rental income<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Capital growth<\/td><td>Launch-to-handover upside<\/td><td>Tracks the live market<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Inspection<\/td><td>Floor plans &amp; renders<\/td><td>View the actual unit<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Choice<\/td><td>First pick of layouts\/views<\/td><td>Remaining stock only<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p>Investors chasing appreciation and longer terms lean off plan; buyers who want income or a home today lean ready. Many of our clients run a blend across both.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- HOW FIRST STONE HELPS -->\r\n  <h2>How First Stone helps you buy off plan property<\/h2>\r\n  <p>As a Business Bay\u2013based brokerage covering the whole UAE, <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/about-us\">First Stone Real Estate<\/a> gives you direct-from-developer access to Aldar launches and the wider market \u2014 at no extra cost to you, since the developer pays the commission. We handle <strong>launch-day registration<\/strong>, <strong>unit selection<\/strong>, <strong>price-list and floor-plan access<\/strong>, <strong>payment-plan structuring<\/strong>, <strong>Golden Visa guidance<\/strong> and <strong>resale exit strategy<\/strong>. Compare developers across our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developers\">developer hub<\/a>, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/ras-al-khaimah\">RAK projects<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">talk to an advisor<\/a> today.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ -->\r\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-faq\">\r\n    <details open>\r\n      <summary>What is off plan property?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-faq-body\">Off plan property is a home you buy directly from the developer before it is built or while it is still under construction. You buy from approved floor plans and renders, pay through a staged payment plan linked to construction, and take handover on completion \u2014 usually at a lower price and on longer terms than ready property.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Is off plan property by Aldar a good investment in 2026?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-faq-body\">Yes. Aldar is the UAE's largest listed developer with a land bank of more than 70 million sq ft, a strong on-time delivery record, and destination-led communities across RAK, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Its launches frequently sell out within hours, and the UAE's zero capital gains tax plus the Golden Visa make Aldar off plan property attractive to international investors.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Which Aldar off plan project is best in Ras Al Khaimah?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-faq-body\">On Al Marjan Island, Aldar's leading off plan projects are Nikki Beach Residences, Rosso Bay Residences and Nobu Residences. They sit beside the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort, the Gulf's first integrated gaming resort and the single biggest demand driver for RAK waterfront property through 2027.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>How much deposit do I need to buy off plan from Aldar?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-faq-body\">Most Aldar off plan launches start with a 10% to 20% down payment. Typical plans include 10\/50\/40, 40\/60, 60\/40, 65\/35 and 70\/30 splits between construction and handover, so much of the price is only due as the building progresses or on completion.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Can foreigners buy off plan property from Aldar?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-faq-body\">Yes. Over 90% of Aldar's land sits in designated freehold investment zones open to all nationalities. Foreign buyers get full freehold ownership, can qualify for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa on qualifying purchases, and pay no annual property tax or capital gains tax.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>What is the difference between off plan and ready property?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fsre-faq-body\">Off plan property is bought before completion at a lower price on a staged plan, but you wait for handover and rely on renders. Ready property is complete, can be rented or lived in immediately and inspected in person, but it costs more upfront and usually needs the full price or a mortgage at purchase.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- TAGS -->\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-tags\">\r\n    <b>Tags<\/b>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\">#OffPlanProperty<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developers\">#AldarProperties<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/ras-al-khaimah\">#RasAlKhaimah<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities\">#AlMarjanIsland<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/abu-dhabi\">#SaadiyatIsland<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/abu-dhabi\">#YasIsland<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/dubai\">#DubaiOffPlan<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\">#UAERealEstate<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fsre-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">#PropertyInvestment<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- AUTHOR \/ E-E-A-T -->\r\n  <div class=\"fsre-author\">\r\n    <div class=\"av\">FS<\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <p class=\"nm\">First Stone Real Estate<\/p>\r\n      <p>Business Bay, Dubai \u00b7 Buying and investment advisory across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Direct-from-developer access to Aldar, RAK Properties and the wider UAE market. <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/about-us\">About us<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">Contact<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"fsre-note\">Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not financial or legal advice. Property prices, payment plans and handover dates are indicative for 2026 and set by the developer; they change with availability and project phase. 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Aldar runs 105+ developments across Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, backed by a land bank of 70M+ sq ft and a strong on-time delivery record. In Ras Al Khaimah, Aldar&#8217;s headline launches sit on Al Marjan Island \u2014 Nikki Beach, Rosso Bay and Nobu Residences \u2014 next to the game-changing Wynn Al Marjan resort. Entry points range from about AED 340,000 (Al Shamkha) to AED 95M+ ultra-luxury Saadiyat villas, with payment plans from 40\/60 to 70\/30. Foreigners get freehold ownership, possible 10-year Golden Visa, and pay no capital gains or annual property tax. If you are searching for off plan property in the UAE, one developer keeps appearing at the top of the results: Aldar Properties. It is the country&#8217;s largest publicly listed developer, and its launches routinely sell out within hours. This guide is the practical, no-fluff version \u2014 every active Aldar off plan community across Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with starting prices, payment plans and handover dates in one place, plus how to actually secure a unit before it is gone. What is off plan property? Quick answer Off plan property is a home you buy directly from the developer before it is finished. You reserve from approved floor plans and renders, pay in stages tied to construction milestones, and take handover on completion \u2014 typically at a lower price and on longer terms than ready property. The trade-off is simple. You give up the ability to walk through the finished unit today, and in exchange you get a lower entry price, a phased payment plan that spreads cost over years, first pick of the best layouts and views, and the potential for capital appreciation between launch and handover. In a fast-rising market like the UAE in 2026, that gap between launch price and completion value is exactly what investors are chasing. Why Aldar leads the off plan property market Quick answer Aldar leads because it does not sell isolated buildings \u2014 it builds entire destinations. Master-planned islands, branded residences, a 70M+ sq ft land bank, investor-friendly payment plans and a proven handover record make its off plan property both lower-risk and high-demand. Understanding Aldar&#8217;s playbook is the key to understanding why its off plan projects hold value. The strategy has five repeatable moves: 1. Destination-led master planning Aldar secures whole islands and districts \u2014 Saadiyat, Yas, Fahid Island, Al Marjan \u2014 then layers residences with beaches, marinas, retail, schools, hotels and culture inside a single ecosystem. Demand is built into the location before the first crane arrives. 2. Branded residences that command a premium Partnerships with global names \u2014 Nikki Beach, Nobu, Mandarin Oriental, Waldorf Astoria \u2014 attach a lifestyle brand to the address. Branded stock typically sells faster and resells at a premium versus unbranded neighbours. 3. Investor-friendly payment plans Plans such as 10\/50\/40, 40\/60, 60\/40, 65\/35 and 70\/30 keep upfront capital low and push the bulk of payment toward handover, so buyers can deploy cash strategically across the construction period. 4. A delivery record you can underwrite Award-winning completed assets and a track record of on-time handovers reduce the single biggest risk in any off plan purchase: that the building never arrives as promised. Aldar has also committed to net-zero carbon operations by 2050. 5. Open to the world More than 90% of Aldar&#8217;s land sits in designated freehold zones open to all nationalities. Combined with zero capital gains tax and the Golden Visa, that makes Aldar off plan property one of the most accessible entries into UAE real estate for international buyers. Every Aldar off plan project, by emirate Use the tabs to jump to the emirate you care about. Figures below are indicative launch\/starting prices in 2026 \u2014 always confirm live availability and the current price list with our team before you reserve. Ras Al Khaimah Abu Dhabi Dubai Compare All Aldar&#8217;s Ras Al Khaimah portfolio is concentrated on Al Marjan Island, the man-made archipelago that is now home to Wynn Al Marjan Island \u2014 the Gulf&#8217;s first integrated gaming resort and the strongest single demand driver for RAK waterfront property through 2027. If you are exploring RAK more widely, also see local champion RAK Properties across Mina Al Arab and Hayat Island. Nikki Beach Residences Al Marjan Island Beachfront branded living that brings the Nikki Beach lifestyle to RAK \u2014 private beach club, thermal spa, live-music rhythm deck and full concierge. From AED 2.37M 1\u20135 bed 60\/40 plan Handover Q4 2028 Rosso Bay Residences Al Marjan Island Island living with panoramic Arabian Gulf views, an infinity pool, private beach club, residents&#8217; cinema and ballroom. From AED 1.9M 1\u20134 bed + PH 10\/50\/40 plan Handover Q4 2028 Nobu Residences Al Marjan Island Japanese-minimalist design meets Arabian luxury \u2014 Nobu Beach Club, signature dining and a 70\/30 plan that pushes most payment to completion. Branded residence 1\u20133 bed, PH, villas 70\/30 plan Abu Dhabi is Aldar&#8217;s home turf and its deepest pipeline \u2014 spanning Saadiyat Island (culture), Yas Island (entertainment) and the new Fahid Island masterplan (a AED 26 billion, 11km-coastline wellness destination). Saadiyat Island Mandarin Oriental Residences Saadiyat Cultural District From AED 6.2M 65\/35 plan Handover Q3 2028 Mamsha Gardens Saadiyat Cultural District From AED 1.1M 1\u20133 bed 10\/55\/35 plan Handover Q4 2026 The Arthouse \u00b7 Nouran Living \u00b7 Manarat Living \u00b7 Grove Museum Views \u00b7 The Source Saadiyat A cluster of art- and culture-led communities beside the Louvre and Zayed National Museum. 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