{"id":2064,"date":"2026-07-24T05:07:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T05:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/?p=2064"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:48:21","slug":"emaar-golf-trails-payment-plan-2026-complete-installment-structure-price-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/emaar-golf-trails-payment-plan-2026-complete-installment-structure-price-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Emaar Golf Trails Payment Plan 2026: Complete Installment Structure &amp; Price Breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2064\" class=\"elementor elementor-2064\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd3ac7b 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=\"dd3ac7b\" 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-dc16c70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"dc16c70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================================\r\n     EMAAR GOLF TRAILS \u2014 BLOG CONTENT BLOCK (First Stone Real Estate)\r\n     v2 \u2014 ALL INTERNAL LINKS VERIFIED AGAINST THE LIVE SITE (24 Jul 2026)\r\n     Paste this whole block inside your post\/page content (HTML block).\r\n     Background stays transparent = inherits your site's default.\r\n     Everything is scoped under .fst-blog so it won't affect your theme.\r\n\r\n     \u26a0\ufe0f ONLY 2 THINGS LEFT TO REPLACE (marked TODO near the bottom):\r\n        1. 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0;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--fst-line);}\r\n.fst-tag:hover{background:var(--fst-accent-soft);border-color:var(--fst-accent);}\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:600px){\r\n  .fst-blog h1{font-size:1.6rem;}\r\n  .fst-blog h2{font-size:1.3rem;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<article class=\"fst-blog\">\r\n\r\n  <span class=\"fst-kicker\">Soon to be launched \u2014 register your interest early<\/span>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"fst-lede\">Searching for the right <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/projects\/dubai\">Dubai off-plan property<\/a> to invest in? Emaar Golf Trails has quickly become one of the most talked-about launches in the market. Set within the <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities-projects\/dubai-south\">Emaar South district of Dubai South<\/a>, the development delivers golf course views and fast connectivity to Al Maktoum International Airport. Yet for most serious buyers, location isn't the final decision-maker \u2014 it's the price and, above all, how the payment plan is structured.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>Like most <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/emaar\">Emaar<\/a> developments, Emaar Golf Trails runs on an 80:20 payment ratio: you pay 80% across the construction phase and the remaining 20% at handover. Below is the full breakdown of what you'll actually pay, and when.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Emaar Golf Trails Installment Structure Explained<\/h2>\r\n  <p>The plan follows a clear <strong>10 | 70 | 20<\/strong> split \u2014 10% down payment, 70% through construction, and 20% as the final handover payment. Use the tabs below to see each phase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===================== TABS ===================== -->\r\n  <div class=\"fst-tabs\" data-fst-tabs>\r\n    <div class=\"fst-tablist\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Payment phases\">\r\n      <button class=\"fst-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\"  aria-controls=\"fst-p1\" id=\"fst-t1\">10% Down Payment<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"fst-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fst-p2\" id=\"fst-t2\">70% Construction<\/button>\r\n      <button class=\"fst-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fst-p3\" id=\"fst-t3\">20% Handover<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Panel 1 -->\r\n    <div class=\"fst-panel is-active\" id=\"fst-p1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"fst-t1\">\r\n      <p class=\"fst-bignum\"><span>10%<\/span> Down Payment (Booking Amount)<\/p>\r\n      <p>This secures your unit. Here's what that looks like across the different apartment types:<\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><strong>1-bedroom apartment<\/strong> starting at AED 1.25M \u2192 <strong>AED 125,000<\/strong> down payment<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>2-bedroom apartment<\/strong> priced at AED 1.81M \u2192 <strong>AED 181,000<\/strong> down payment<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>3-bedroom apartment<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>AED 271,000<\/strong> down payment<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-note\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> the 10% shown above is the down payment only. At booking you also pay the <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/dld-fees-in-dubai-complete-cost-breakdown-for-off-plan-buyers\/\">4% DLD registration fee<\/a> plus an <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/what-is-oqood-off-plan-registration-in-dubai-explained\/\">admin\/oqood fee<\/a> of approximately AED 3,500 \u2014 both are separate from, and additional to, the 10% down payment.<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Panel 2 -->\r\n    <div class=\"fst-panel\" id=\"fst-p2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"fst-t2\" hidden>\r\n      <p class=\"fst-bignum\"><span>70%<\/span> During the Construction Phase<\/p>\r\n      <p>Instead of one large lump sum, Emaar breaks the 70% into manageable installments spread across the build. For a 1-bedroom apartment, that's <strong>AED 875,000 paid across 7 installments<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-tablewrap\">\r\n        <table>\r\n          <thead>\r\n            <tr><th>Installment<\/th><th>Trigger<\/th><th>Amount<\/th><th>Timing<\/th><\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr><td>1st<\/td><td>Time-based milestone<\/td><td>AED 125,000<\/td><td>Within 60 days of booking date<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>2nd<\/td><td>Time-based milestone<\/td><td>AED 125,000<\/td><td>Within 6 months of booking date<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>3rd<\/td><td>Time-based milestone<\/td><td>AED 125,000<\/td><td>Within 10 months of booking date<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>4th<\/td><td>Time-based milestone<\/td><td>AED 125,000<\/td><td>Within 14 months of booking date<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>5th<\/td><td>Construction-linked<\/td><td>AED 125,000<\/td><td>At 50% construction completion<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>6th<\/td><td>Construction-linked<\/td><td>AED 125,000<\/td><td>At 70% construction completion<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>7th<\/td><td>Construction-linked<\/td><td>AED 125,000<\/td><td>At 90% construction completion<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Panel 3 -->\r\n    <div class=\"fst-panel\" id=\"fst-p3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"fst-t3\" hidden>\r\n      <p class=\"fst-bignum\"><span>20%<\/span> on Handover<\/p>\r\n      <p>The final 20% is payable on handover, scheduled for <strong>2030<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-note\"><strong>How it adds up (1-bedroom):<\/strong> 10% down payment (AED 125,000) + 70% across 7 construction installments (AED 875,000) + 20% on handover (AED 250,000) = <strong>AED 1,250,000<\/strong>, the full price of the unit. The 10% booking and the 70% construction stage together make up the 80% paid before handover; the final 20% completes the price.<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <!-- =================== END TABS =================== -->\r\n\r\n  <h2>Why the Emaar Golf Trails 80:20 Payment Plan Works in Your Favor<\/h2>\r\n  <p>This payment structure offers several clear advantages for off-plan buyers:<\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Low upfront capital.<\/strong> You only need 10% of the unit price to book. Historically, off-plan properties appreciate around 20\u201330% between launch and handover \u2014 buy now on the 80:20 plan and you're positioned to capture that same upside. See our full breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/off-plan-property-investment-in-dubai-roi-rental-yields-payment-plans-2026\/\">off-plan ROI, rental yields and payment plans<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Mortgage-friendly.<\/strong> The installment structure is compatible with bank mortgages, so you can finance your payments through a lender. Run the numbers with our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/mortgage-calculator\">mortgage calculator<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Golden Visa eligibility.<\/strong> Purchase a 3-bedroom apartment (or one of the limited 3-bedroom townhouses) and you can comfortably qualify for the UAE Golden Visa \u2014 see the <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/uae-visa-rule-changes-2026-what-they-mean-for-off-plan-property-investors\/\">2026 UAE visa rule changes<\/a> for the current thresholds.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Additional Costs to Budget For<\/h2>\r\n  <p>The 80:20 plan keeps your entry cost low, but factor these one-time fees into your initial outlay:<\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/dld-fees-in-dubai-complete-cost-breakdown-for-off-plan-buyers\/\">DLD Registration Fee<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 4% of property value (payable separately, on top of the down payment)<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Agency Fee<\/strong> \u2014 2%<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/what-is-oqood-off-plan-registration-in-dubai-explained\/\">Admin \/ Oqood Fee<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 approximately AED 3,500<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p>New to the process? Start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/how-to-buy-off-plan-property-in-dubai-step-by-step-guide-2026\/\">step-by-step guide to buying off-plan property in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Emaar Golf Trails: A Rare Entry Point Into an Established Golf Community<\/h2>\r\n  <p>A compelling new opportunity has arrived in one of Dubai's most established golf course communities. Emaar Golf Trails is coming soon, and it's the kind of launch that rewards buyers who move early.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p><strong>Indicative starting prices (approximate):<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"fst-prices\">\r\n    <div class=\"fst-price\"><small>1-Bedroom<\/small><b>from <em>AED 1.25M<\/em><\/b><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fst-price\"><small>2-Bedroom<\/small><b>from <em>AED 1.81M<\/em><\/b><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fst-price\"><small>3-Bedroom<\/small><b>from <em>AED 2.71M<\/em><\/b><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fst-price\"><small>3-Bed Townhouse<\/small><b>from <em>AED 5.25M<\/em><\/b><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fst-price\"><small>Per sq. ft.<\/small><b>approx. <em>AED 1,800<\/em><\/b><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"fst-note\"><em>Please note: all prices above are approximate and subject to change at official launch.<\/em><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <p>Exceptional pricing, an established golf course community, and genuine long-term upside \u2014 this is an opportunity serious investors won't want to miss. It's coming soon \u2014 get your clients ready.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Why Emaar Golf Trails Is a Strong Investment<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"fst-reason\">\r\n    <h3><span class=\"fst-badge\">1<\/span> Set Within an Established Championship Golf Community<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Emaar Golf Trails sits inside Emaar South, a fully realised master community built around an 18-hole championship golf course set amidst vibrant greenery. Golf-fronting homes are among the most resilient assets in Dubai \u2014 the view and lifestyle can never be built out or replicated next door, which protects both resale value and rental demand over the long term. Existing golf-facing releases in the same community include <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/emaar-golf-hills\">Emaar Golf Hills<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/emaar-golf-verge\">Emaar Golf Verge<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/project\/emaar-fairway-villas\">Emaar Fairway Villas III<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"fst-reason\">\r\n    <h3><span class=\"fst-badge\">2<\/span> A Master-Planned Community at Scale<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Emaar South isn't a standalone tower \u2014 it's a thriving, fully planned community with 22,700 residential units, 15,360 apartments, 53,000 sqm of retail and dining space, and 25 neighbourhood parks. Residents already enjoy schools such as Greenfield International School, healthcare including the Saudi German Clinic, and a full spread of retail and leisure. Buying into a community of this scale means your investment grows alongside years of continued infrastructure and population inflow. Browse every live release across the district on our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities-projects\/dubai-south\">Dubai South community page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"fst-reason\">\r\n    <h3><span class=\"fst-badge\">3<\/span> Five Minutes From Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Emaar South is just 5 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) \u2014 set to become the world's largest airport. As passenger capacity and airport-linked employment scale up, demand for quality housing nearby rises with it. Proximity to a mega-airport is one of the clearest long-term rental-demand drivers in any global city. We covered the numbers in detail in <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/how-will-the-al-maktoum-airport-expansion-impact-dubai-south-off-plan-prices-in-2026\/\">how the Al Maktoum airport expansion is impacting Dubai South off-plan prices<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"fst-reason\">\r\n    <h3><span class=\"fst-badge\">4<\/span> Unmatched Connectivity \u2014 Expo City, Metro &amp; Etihad Rail<\/h3>\r\n    <p>The community is 15 minutes from <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities-projects\/expo-city\">Expo City<\/a>, 25 minutes from Dubai Marina, and 35 minutes from Downtown Dubai. It also sits within Dubai's expanding transport corridor, benefiting from the wider <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/the-uae-railway-revolution-how-the-abu-dhabi-dubai-link-is-changing-lives-and-real-estate-in-2026\/\">Etihad Rail network connecting the emirates<\/a>. Improved rail and road links shorten commutes, open up the wider UAE, and historically push up values along the corridors they serve \u2014 early buyers capture that uplift before it's priced in.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"fst-reason\">\r\n    <h3><span class=\"fst-badge\">5<\/span> Golden Visa Eligibility<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Higher-value units \u2014 particularly the 3-bedroom apartments and limited 3-bedroom townhouses \u2014 can qualify buyers for the UAE Golden Visa, adding residency security to the financial case. Full eligibility rules are covered in our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/uae-visa-rule-changes-2026-what-they-mean-for-off-plan-property-investors\/\">2026 UAE visa rules guide<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Emaar vs Azizi: Why Developer Reputation Matters<\/h2>\r\n  <p>When comparing options in Dubai South, buyers often weigh <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/off-plan-property-by-emaar-dubais-master-developer-guide-2026\/\">Emaar<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/off-plan-property-by-azizi-developments-all-projects-prices-in-dubai-2026\/\">Azizi<\/a>. Both are active in the area, but they operate at very different scales and track records.<\/p>\r\n  <p>Emaar Properties is one of the largest and most established real estate developers in the world \u2014 a blue-chip company behind global landmarks such as Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Arabian Ranches. Emaar has delivered tens of thousands of homes across decades, with a reputation for on-time handovers, master-planned communities, strong resale liquidity, and consistent build quality.<\/p>\r\n  <p>That scale and delivery history directly protects your investment. An Emaar address commands buyer confidence, premium resale demand, and tenant trust \u2014 advantages that compound over the life of an off-plan purchase. Choosing Emaar in Dubai South means buying into a developer whose brand alone supports long-term value. You can see the full portfolio on our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/developer\/emaar\">Emaar developer page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\r\n  <p>The Emaar Golf Trails installment structure works well for both end-users and investors. It opens the door to premium Dubai real estate without a heavy financial burden \u2014 spreading the 70% across roughly three years frees up your capital for other goals. As a rule of thumb, budget roughly 6% on top of your down payment \u2014 4% DLD registration plus 2% agency \u2014 along with the ~AED 3,500 admin fee, all payable separately from the 10% booking amount.<\/p>\r\n  <p>Combine that flexible payment plan with an established championship golf setting and the long-term tailwinds of Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo City, Etihad Rail, and the wider Emaar South master community \u2014 all under the Emaar name \u2014 and it's clear why this launch is generating so much interest. It's coming soon. Get your clients ready.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===================== CTA ===================== -->\r\n  <div class=\"fst-cta\">\r\n    <p>Ready to invest? Register your interest with First Stone Real Estate today.<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"fst-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/contact-us\">Register Your Interest<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===================== FAQ ===================== -->\r\n  <h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"fst-faq\">\r\n    <details open>\r\n      <summary>What is the payment plan for Emaar Golf Trails?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-answer\">Emaar Golf Trails follows an 80:20 payment plan structured as 10 | 70 | 20 \u2014 a 10% down payment, 70% paid in installments during construction, and the final 20% on handover. The second installment (your first payment after booking) falls due within 60 days of the booking date.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>How much is the down payment for Emaar Golf Trails?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-answer\">The down payment is 10% of the unit price: AED 125,000 for a 1-bedroom (from AED 1.25M), AED 181,000 for a 2-bedroom (AED 1.81M), and AED 271,000 for a 3-bedroom.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>What are the starting prices at Emaar Golf Trails?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-answer\">Approximate starting prices are AED 1.25M for a 1-bedroom, AED 1.81M for a 2-bedroom, AED 2.71M for a 3-bedroom, and AED 5.25M for limited 3-bedroom townhouses \u2014 around AED 1,800 per sq. ft. Prices are approximate and subject to change at launch.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>When is Emaar Golf Trails handover?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-answer\">Handover is scheduled for 2030, at which point the final 20% payment is due.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Where is Emaar Golf Trails located?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-answer\">It is located in Emaar South within <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/communities-projects\/dubai-south\">Dubai South<\/a> \u2014 just 5 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport and 15 minutes from Expo City, set around an 18-hole championship golf course.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Is the Emaar Golf Trails payment plan mortgage-friendly?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-answer\">Yes. The installments can be paid through a bank mortgage, making it accessible to buyers who prefer financing. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/mortgage-calculator\">mortgage calculator<\/a> to estimate your monthly outgoings.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Can I get a UAE Golden Visa with Emaar Golf Trails?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-answer\">Yes. Buying a 3-bedroom apartment or one of the limited 3-bedroom townhouses can qualify you for the UAE Golden Visa.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>What extra fees apply when buying Emaar Golf Trails?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"fst-answer\">Expect a <a href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/dld-fees-in-dubai-complete-cost-breakdown-for-off-plan-buyers\/\">4% DLD registration fee<\/a> (payable separately from your down payment), a 2% agency fee, and an admin\/oqood fee of approximately AED 3,500.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===================== TAGS =====================\r\n       These point to tag archives that already exist on the blog.\r\n       If you add a new tag in WordPress (e.g. \"Emaar Golf Trails\"),\r\n       assign it to the post first \u2014 the archive URL only goes live\r\n       once the tag is attached to at least one published post.\r\n  ============================================================ -->\r\n  <div class=\"fst-tags\">\r\n    <span>Tags:<\/span>\r\n    <a class=\"fst-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/tag\/dubai-south\/\">Dubai South<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fst-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/tag\/off-plan-properties\/\">Off-Plan Properties<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fst-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/tag\/al-maktoum-airport\/\">Al Maktoum Airport<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fst-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/tag\/dubai-investment\/\">Dubai Investment<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fst-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/tag\/property-market-2026\/\">Property Market 2026<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fst-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/tag\/rental-yield-dubai\/\">Rental Yield Dubai<\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"fst-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/tag\/off-plan-sales\/\">Off-Plan Sales<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n<!-- ===================== TABS SCRIPT ===================== -->\r\n<script>\r\n(function(){\r\n  document.querySelectorAll('.fst-blog [data-fst-tabs]').forEach(function(wrap){\r\n    var tabs   = wrap.querySelectorAll('.fst-tab');\r\n    var panels = wrap.querySelectorAll('.fst-panel');\r\n    tabs.forEach(function(tab){\r\n      tab.addEventListener('click', function(){\r\n        tabs.forEach(function(t){ t.setAttribute('aria-selected','false'); 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Set within the Emaar South district of Dubai South, the development delivers golf course views and fast connectivity to Al Maktoum International Airport. Yet for most serious buyers, location isn&#8217;t the final decision-maker \u2014 it&#8217;s the price and, above all, how the payment plan is structured. Like most Emaar developments, Emaar Golf Trails runs on an 80:20 payment ratio: you pay 80% across the construction phase and the remaining 20% at handover. Below is the full breakdown of what you&#8217;ll actually pay, and when. Emaar Golf Trails Installment Structure Explained The plan follows a clear 10 | 70 | 20 split \u2014 10% down payment, 70% through construction, and 20% as the final handover payment. Use the tabs below to see each phase. 10% Down Payment 70% Construction 20% Handover 10% Down Payment (Booking Amount) This secures your unit. Here&#8217;s what that looks like across the different apartment types: 1-bedroom apartment starting at AED 1.25M \u2192 AED 125,000 down payment 2-bedroom apartment priced at AED 1.81M \u2192 AED 181,000 down payment 3-bedroom apartment \u2192 AED 271,000 down payment Note: the 10% shown above is the down payment only. At booking you also pay the 4% DLD registration fee plus an admin\/oqood fee of approximately AED 3,500 \u2014 both are separate from, and additional to, the 10% down payment. 70% During the Construction Phase Instead of one large lump sum, Emaar breaks the 70% into manageable installments spread across the build. For a 1-bedroom apartment, that&#8217;s AED 875,000 paid across 7 installments: Installment Trigger Amount Timing 1st Time-based milestone AED 125,000 Within 60 days of booking date 2nd Time-based milestone AED 125,000 Within 6 months of booking date 3rd Time-based milestone AED 125,000 Within 10 months of booking date 4th Time-based milestone AED 125,000 Within 14 months of booking date 5th Construction-linked AED 125,000 At 50% construction completion 6th Construction-linked AED 125,000 At 70% construction completion 7th Construction-linked AED 125,000 At 90% construction completion 20% on Handover The final 20% is payable on handover, scheduled for 2030. How it adds up (1-bedroom): 10% down payment (AED 125,000) + 70% across 7 construction installments (AED 875,000) + 20% on handover (AED 250,000) = AED 1,250,000, the full price of the unit. The 10% booking and the 70% construction stage together make up the 80% paid before handover; the final 20% completes the price. Why the Emaar Golf Trails 80:20 Payment Plan Works in Your Favor This payment structure offers several clear advantages for off-plan buyers: Low upfront capital. You only need 10% of the unit price to book. Historically, off-plan properties appreciate around 20\u201330% between launch and handover \u2014 buy now on the 80:20 plan and you&#8217;re positioned to capture that same upside. See our full breakdown of off-plan ROI, rental yields and payment plans. Mortgage-friendly. The installment structure is compatible with bank mortgages, so you can finance your payments through a lender. Run the numbers with our mortgage calculator. Golden Visa eligibility. Purchase a 3-bedroom apartment (or one of the limited 3-bedroom townhouses) and you can comfortably qualify for the UAE Golden Visa \u2014 see the 2026 UAE visa rule changes for the current thresholds. Additional Costs to Budget For The 80:20 plan keeps your entry cost low, but factor these one-time fees into your initial outlay: DLD Registration Fee \u2014 4% of property value (payable separately, on top of the down payment) Agency Fee \u2014 2% Admin \/ Oqood Fee \u2014 approximately AED 3,500 New to the process? Start with our step-by-step guide to buying off-plan property in Dubai. Emaar Golf Trails: A Rare Entry Point Into an Established Golf Community A compelling new opportunity has arrived in one of Dubai&#8217;s most established golf course communities. Emaar Golf Trails is coming soon, and it&#8217;s the kind of launch that rewards buyers who move early. Indicative starting prices (approximate): 1-Bedroomfrom AED 1.25M 2-Bedroomfrom AED 1.81M 3-Bedroomfrom AED 2.71M 3-Bed Townhousefrom AED 5.25M Per sq. ft.approx. AED 1,800 Please note: all prices above are approximate and subject to change at official launch. Exceptional pricing, an established golf course community, and genuine long-term upside \u2014 this is an opportunity serious investors won&#8217;t want to miss. It&#8217;s coming soon \u2014 get your clients ready. Why Emaar Golf Trails Is a Strong Investment 1 Set Within an Established Championship Golf Community Emaar Golf Trails sits inside Emaar South, a fully realised master community built around an 18-hole championship golf course set amidst vibrant greenery. Golf-fronting homes are among the most resilient assets in Dubai \u2014 the view and lifestyle can never be built out or replicated next door, which protects both resale value and rental demand over the long term. Existing golf-facing releases in the same community include Emaar Golf Hills, Emaar Golf Verge and Emaar Fairway Villas III. 2 A Master-Planned Community at Scale Emaar South isn&#8217;t a standalone tower \u2014 it&#8217;s a thriving, fully planned community with 22,700 residential units, 15,360 apartments, 53,000 sqm of retail and dining space, and 25 neighbourhood parks. Residents already enjoy schools such as Greenfield International School, healthcare including the Saudi German Clinic, and a full spread of retail and leisure. Buying into a community of this scale means your investment grows alongside years of continued infrastructure and population inflow. Browse every live release across the district on our Dubai South community page. 3 Five Minutes From Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) Emaar South is just 5 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) \u2014 set to become the world&#8217;s largest airport. As passenger capacity and airport-linked employment scale up, demand for quality housing nearby rises with it. Proximity to a mega-airport is one of the clearest long-term rental-demand drivers in any global city. We covered the numbers in detail in how the Al Maktoum airport expansion is impacting Dubai South off-plan prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2064","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2064"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2089,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064\/revisions\/2089"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firststonerealestate.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}