Buying Off-Plan from Emaar in 2026: What Alabbar’s Figures Reveal
Sales, cancellations, and cash receipts: What Emaar’s latest figures reveal about off-plan purchases in Dubai for a European investor looking to invest in Dubai in 2026.
Buying off-plan from Emaar in 2026 remains a solid option, according to figures recently released by its founder, Mohamed Alabbar. Dubai’s leading developer continues to sell approximately 4,000 homes per month, its cancellation rate has returned to normal levels, and 98% of its buyers are making their payments.
If you’re considering investing in Dubai from Belgium, France, Switzerland, or Luxembourg, these three indicators tell the whole story: demand remains strong, off-plan buyers are keeping up with their payments, and prices at Emaar aren’t subject to discounts. Here’s what you need to know.
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On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Mohamed Alabbar spoke at the 9th Sharjah Investment Forum. There, he provided a rare, data-driven overview of Emaar’s operations.
- Sales: approximately 4,000 homes sold each
- Cancellations: about 600 per month under normal circumstances. During the period of regional tensions, that number doubled to about 1,200. It has now fallen back below 600.
- Collections: a 98% collection rate, the same as last year's
- Sales backlog: approximately 180 billion AED, or nearly 42 billion euros. These are signed sales that have not yet been recognized as revenue.
On the subject of prices, his statement made headlines in the local press: “I don’t offer discounts. We offer quality.” He also summed up buyers’ confidence this way: “We’re taking in just as much as before.”
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Demand has not slowed down. 4 ,000 sales per month is a steady pace. It shows that the real estate market in Dubai continues to attract buyers, even during a turbulent period in the region.
Cancellations are an indicator of stress, and that stress has subsided. A cancellation means a buyer who purchased off-plan did not follow through. The temporary doubling of cancellations, followed by their return to below 600 per month, shows that the episode was brief. Under normal circumstances, 600 cancellations out of 4,000 sales represent about 15% of monthly volume. The market has returned to that level.
The collection rate is the most telling figure. At 98 percent, nearly all payments expected from buyers are collected. In off-plan sales, this is what funds the progress of construction projects. When a buyer pays, the project moves forward.
The sales pipeline provides visibility. With 180 billion AED in sales already under contract, there is a long line of projects that have already been sold and are awaiting delivery. For a buyer, this is a sign of the developer’s financial strength, not an individual guarantee for a specific project.
No discounts: value lies in factors other than price. At Emaar, don’t expect a reduction in the listed price. Negotiations focus instead on the choice of unit, floor, orientation, and payment plan. That’s where the difference lies, whether you’re buying or reselling.
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Buying off-plan in Dubai takes place in a market that has held steady. Emaar’s figures confirm what the DLD’s public statistics show: activity has continued, and buyers have stayed. For you, this makes for a clearer picture when it comes to making a decision.
Choosing the right developer is still your first step. A developer who collects 98%
% and has a track record as strong as its financial resources to carry out its projects. This is the first criterion to consider before looking at a neighborhood or a price per square meter. At Leximmo, we work with more than 300 developers, including Emaar, Sobha, Ellington, Arada, Meraas, and Nakheel, and we conduct a rigorous selection process on a project-by-project basis.
You’re buying at market price, not on sale. If your strategy is based on a discount, Emaar isn’t the right choice. If it’s based on the quality of the location, the construction, and resale value, it’s a leading developer.
Rental yields in Dubai are determined upon delivery. With off-plan properties , you do not receive rent until the keys are handed over. Gross and net yields are therefore estimated on a project-by-project basis, taking into account condominium fees and management costs. These remain projections and are expressed in conditional terms.
Golden Visa: Something to Check in Advance. If the Golden Visa is part of your plan, check the conditions that apply to an off-plan property at the time of purchase before signing.
Points of vigilanthis avant d‘acheandpr on plan chez Emaar
Good figures from the developer don't mean you can skip analyzing your own purchase. Before making a reservation, be sure to check at least the following points:
- The project’s escrow account. In Dubai, funds from off-plan buyers are deposited into an escrow account supervised by the DLD and RERA, and released based on verified construction progress. Verify that the project is properly registered.
- The plan: Review the portion to be paid during construction, the portion due upon handover, and the timeline. It should align with your cash flow without causing any strain.
- The scheduled delivery date. It determines when the property can be made available for rent.
- Read the contract in its entirety before signing, especially the clauses regarding due dates and what happens in the event of a late payment.
- Registration fees—Be sure to include them in your purchase budget from the start.
- The unit itself. Floor level , view, orientation, and square-meterage: these factors determine its rental value and resale value.
Finally, don't just look at Emaar. Depending on your goals, another developer or neighborhood might be a better fit. That's why it's important to compare several projects before making a decision.
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In the UAE, individuals do not pay tax on rental income from their property. However, if you are a tax resident of Belgium, France, Switzerland, or Luxembourg, you must report this property in your country of residence. Each of these countries has its own tax treaty with the UAE and its own rules. The best approach: assess your situation before you buy, not after.
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Would you like to know which projects by Emaar—or other developers—align with your goals? At Leximmo (RERA 62696), we support French-speaking investors from project selection through to the handover of the keys, providing a legal and tax review of each case.
Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 214 3535 or visit leximmo-dubai.com
