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Off-plan sales: licensing and escrow

Project licensing, escrow accounts, and payment mechanisms form part of off-plan sales regulation and the protection of contracting parties.

01 / The core idea

A clearer view.

The Real Estate General Authority regulates off-plan project sales and leasing and provides qualification, licensing, and licensed-project enquiry services.

The authority explains that purchase payments go to the project's escrow account according to certified construction progress and the payment schedule agreed in the contract.

02 / Essential points

What matters most.

  • Verify the project licence through the official platform before contracting.
  • Payments relate to the project's escrow account, contractual schedule, and certified construction progress.
  • Disputes refer to the contract and the competent court or arbitration as the contract provides.
03 / Before applying this information

Scope of application.

This summary concerns projects subject to off-plan sale and leasing rules. A Zawaya listing does not establish such licensing; each project must be verified separately. Compensation and handover details follow the applicable law and contract.

04 / Back to the source

Official sources.

Real Estate General Authority

Off-plan sales & leasing — Services and FAQsGovernment source Opens in a new window

This summary was reviewed against these sources on 2026/09/08. This is an awareness page from Zawaya Al-Tamayoz, not a government website.

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