Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I purchase off plan in Abu Dhabi?
Process includes booking the unit, signing the unified sales contract, registering with ADREC, and following escrow based scheduled payments.
2. Can developers cancel contracts unilaterally?
Under new laws, developers may cancel via formal notice, mediation, and authority involvement—but buyers may retain rights to legal challenge.
3. Are funds protected?
Yes — mandatory escrow accounts and regulatory oversight from ADREC protect buyer payments.
4. Can foreigners invest in Abu Dhabi off plan?
Yes — foreign buyers can purchase in designated freehold zones under regulated terms.
5. Are mortgages available?
Yes — banks offer financing, but generally require 20–25% down payments and vet developer reputation.
6. What happens if a project is delayed?
Developers must issue revised timelines; buyers may receive compensation or terminate per SPA clauses.
7. What developer safeguards exist?
Only ADREC approved developers with escrow and performance bonds can sell off plan, enhancing buyer security.
8. Is the legal process transparent?
Yes — unified contracts, mediation procedures, and community governance ensure transparency.
9. Can I resell before handover?
Usually allowed after a specified payment threshold and subject to developer and ADREC approval.
10. Is Abu Dhabi off plan a safe investment?
Yes — regulated environment, flexible plans, and growth in key zones like Yas Island and Saadiyat attract both retail and institutional investors.