Buying Guide

Off-Plan Villas & Townhouses in Dubai and the UAE


Realtor Team 28/10/2026 5 min read
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64 new villa and townhouse communities, from townhouses under AED 2M to beachfront mansions, with prices, handover dates and payment plans.

Why Buy an Off-Plan Villa or Townhouse?

Demand for family homes with gardens has grown strongly in Dubai, and new villa communities are often among the fastest-selling launches. Buying off-plan usually means a lower entry price than ready villas, a payment plan spread over construction, and a brand-new home in a planned community with schools, parks and retail.

Below are the villa and townhouse projects currently listed on our site. Prices are the lowest current starting prices we have; villa releases sell quickly, so ask us for live availability.

Villas in Dubai

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Athlon by Aldar
Aldar Properties
DubailandAED 1.6MQ4 2028
10/30/60
Greenwood Royal
LEOS Developments
Umm Al DamanAED 3.6MDec 2028
On request
The Grove by Sobha Realty
Sobha Realty
MeydanAED 3.9MDec 2028
On request
Sobha Sanctuary Villas
Sobha Realty
DubailandAED 3.99MQ4 2029
60/40
EMAAR The Heights Country Club and Wellness
EMAAR Properties
The Heights Country Club & WellnessAED 5.2MDec 2028
On request
Montura 2 at Grand Polo Club & Resort
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Investment ParkAED 5.5MQ2 2029
80/20
LEOS Royal Villas
LEOS Developments
DubailandAED 6.13MQ4 2028
50/50
Selvara 2 at Grand Polo Club & Resort
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Investment ParkAED 6.22MQ2 2029
80/20
Twin Villas & Large Standalone Villas By Ellington
Ellington Properties
Al Yalayis 1AED 6.4MQ2 2030
70/30
Serro at The Heights Country Club
EMAAR Properties
The Heights Country Club & WellnessAED 6.72MQ1 2030
80/20
Salva at The Heights Country Club & Wellness
EMAAR Properties
The Heights Country Club & WellnessAED 6.76MQ3 2030
80/20
Montura at Grand Polo Club & Resort
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Investment ParkAED 7.06MQ2 2029
80/20
Ovelle by Emaar
EMAAR Properties
The ValleyAED 7.09MQ4 2029
80/20
Selvara 3 & 4 at Grand Polo Club & Resort
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Investment ParkAED 7.11MQ2 2029
10/70/20
Avelia at The Valley
EMAAR Properties
The ValleyAED 7.25MQ4 2029
10/70/20
Farm Gardens 2 at The Valley
EMAAR Properties
The ValleyAED 7.26MMar 2028
On request
Chevalia Fields at Grand Polo Club & Resort
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Investment ParkAED 7.34MQ2 2029
80/20
Chevalia Estate 2 at Grand Polo Club & Resort
EMAAR Properties
Dubai Investment ParkAED 7.8MQ2 2029
80/20
Samana COLLECTA Oceanfront Villas
Samana Developers
The World Island DubaiAED 11M2030
NA
Palace Villas Ostra at The Oasis
EMAAR Properties
The OasisAED 13.1MQ3 2029
80/20
Address Villas Tierra at The Oasis
EMAAR Properties
The OasisAED 13.2MQ2 2029
80/20
Palmiera Collective at The Oasis
EMAAR Properties
The OasisAED 13.6MQ1 2029
10/75/15
Marèva at The Oasis
EMAAR Properties
The OasisAED 13.8MQ1 2030
80/20
Sobha Elwood
Sobha Realty
Sobha ElwoodAED 14.4MQ2 2028
40/60
Bay Estate, Dubai Islands
Nakheel
Dubai IslandsAED 16.9MQ1 2031
60/40
Eden Hills by H&H Development
H&H Development
Mohammed Bin Rashid CityAED 24.4MDec 2028
On request
Lavita at The Oasis
EMAAR Properties
The OasisAED 36MQ4 2028
20/60/20
Palm Jebel Ali Villas
Nakheel
Palm Jebel AliAED 40.5MOct 2027
On request
Prime Lighthouse Mansions
Samana Developers
The World Island DubaiAED 45M2030
NA

Townhouses in Dubai

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Verdana 9 Townhouses
Reportage Properties
Dubai Investment ParkAED 1.82MJun 2029
On request
Verdana 8 Townhouses
Reportage Properties
Dubai Investment ParkAED 1.86MJun 2029
On request
Verona at DAMAC Hills 2
DAMAC Properties
DAMAC Hills 2AED 2.32MQ4 2026
On request
Natura at DAMAC Hills 2
DAMAC Properties
DAMAC Hills 2AED 2.57MQ2 2027
70/30
South Park Residences by Wellington
Wellington Developments
Dubai Industrial CityAED 2.6MQ4 2026
30/70
Ellington Townhouses
Ellington Properties
Al Yalayis 1AED 2.6MQ2 2030
70/30
Reportage Hills
Reportage Properties
Dubai Golf CityAED 2.75MDec 2028
On request
DAMAC Islands
DAMAC Properties
DAMAC IslandsAED 3MQ4 2028
75/25
DAMAC Islands 2
DAMAC Properties
Damac Islands 2AED 3.33MQ2 2030
50/50
LEOS Royal Townhouses
LEOS Developments
DubailandAED 3.48MQ4 2028
50/50
Greenz By Danube
Danube Properties
Dubai Academic CityAED 3.5MDec 2029
On request
Sobha Sanctuary Townhouses
Sobha Realty
DubailandAED 3.99MQ4 2029
60/40
Virella 2 by Emaar
EMAAR Properties
The ValleyAED 4.37MQ1 2030
70/30
Alva by Emaar
EMAAR Properties
The ValleyAED 4.38MQ1 2030
20/60/20
Sunrise Valley by H&H Development
H&H Development
Nad Al ShebaAED 5MDec 2029
On request
Pinewood Estate Homes, Jumeirah Golf Estates
Wasl Properties
Jumeirah Golf EstatesAED 5.68MQ4 2028
10/70/20
Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 11
Dubai Holding Real Estate (Nakheel + Meraas)
Nad Al ShebaAED 13.6MJun 2029
On request

Villas & Townhouses in Abu Dhabi

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Al Ghadeer Parks Townhouses
Aldar Properties
Seih Al SedeirahAED 1.9MQ2 2031
55/45
Mayar Stacked Maisonettes
Modon Properties
Al Reem IslandAED 3.3MQ4 2028
50/50
Al Ghadeer Parks Villas
Aldar Properties
Seih Al SedeirahAED 3.3MQ2 2031
55/45
Thoraya Townhouses
Modon Properties
Al Reem IslandAED 3.7MQ4 2028
50/50
Hudayriyat Golf Estates Townhouses
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 4.2MMarch 2030
40/60
Bashayer Townhouses
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 4.3MQ1 2030
40/60
Sobha City Abu Dhabi
Sobha Realty
Al Bahiya, Abu DhabiAED 4.9MDec 2029
On request
Al Naseem Community Villas
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 7.8MQ4 2027
40/60
Yas Riva Reserve by Aldar
Aldar Properties
Yas IslandAED 7.9MQ3 2030
50/50
Wadeem Gardens
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 8.7MMarch 2031
45/55
Hudayriyat Golf Estates Villas
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 10.2MMarch 2030
40/60
Bashayer Standalone Villas
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 15MQ1 2030
40/60
Bayn by Ora
Ora Developers
GhantootAED 21MMar 2029
On request
Hudayriyat Golf Mansions
Modon Properties
Hudayriyat Island - Abu DhabiAED 35.5MMarch 2030
40/60

Villas & Townhouses in Sharjah

ProjectLocationFromHandover & plan
Hayyan by Alef
Alef Group
Hayyan, SharjahAED 1.7MQ4 2026
10/40/50
Azizi Florence Townhouses
Azizi Developments
Sharjah - Azizi Florence Master CommunityAED 1.89MQ3 2029
30/70
Masaar 3 by Arada
ARADA
Masaar, SharjahAED 2.67MQ1 2029
30/70
Azizi Florence Villas
Azizi Developments
Sharjah - Azizi Florence Master CommunityAED 3.35MQ3 2029
30/70

Choosing a Villa Community

  • Plot and layout: compare plot size, garden depth and whether the villa is a corner unit, single-row or backs onto open space.
  • Schools and commute: check travel times to schools and offices at peak hours.
  • Community completion: early phases may live with construction for a few years.
  • Service charges and cooling: ask for the community fee and whether district cooling applies.
  • Golden Visa: most villas here are above AED 2 million, the property threshold for the 10-year Golden Visa (see our Golden Visa guide).

Also see waterfront properties and branded residences.

Speak to an adviser for current availability, floor plans and the latest prices.

Frequently asked

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Popular current launches include The Oasis and Grand Polo Club by Emaar, The Valley, Sobha Elwood, DAMAC Islands and DAMAC Hills 2. The right choice depends on budget, schools and commute.

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