Off-Plan Projects Under AED 1 Million in Dubai (November 2026): Every Launch Compared

Off-Plan Projects Under AED 1 Million in Dubai: The Short Answer

There are plenty of off-plan projects under AED 1 million in Dubai. SMS Realty currently lists 13 Dubai launches with starting prices below AED 1 million, from about AED 700,000, mainly studios and one-bedroom apartments by Binghatti, Tiger Properties and Vincitore in communities such as Al Jaddaf, JVC, JVT, Majan, Dubai Science Park and Dubai Production City. Most are sold on staged payment plans, so you typically pay 10% to 20% plus the 4% Dubai Land Department fee to book, then instalments during construction and the balance at handover.

Below is every under-AED 1 million off-plan project we list, with area, developer, starting price and unit types, followed by how to choose between them, what you actually pay upfront, and the checks to make before you book. Prices are starting prices on our listings as of November 2026 and change as units sell. Ask us for current availability and price lists.

Every Off-Plan Project Under AED 1 Million We List

Where the area shows as "Dubai", ask us for the exact location before you compare. Outside Dubai, Tiger's Orchid in Ajman starts from about AED 500,000.

What You Actually Pay Upfront

On an AED 800,000 studio with a typical 20% down payment, the cash needed to book is roughly:

Some launches ask for 10% down, which roughly halves the down payment. The rest is paid during construction and at handover, depending on the plan. See our guides to off-plan payment plans and 30/70 vs 40/60 plans.

How to Choose Between Them

• For rental yield: studios in JVT, JVC and Majan sit in areas where completed studios yielded around 7.6% to 7.9% gross in our data. See the best areas for studio rental yields.
• For a central location: Binghatti Starfall in Al Jaddaf is about six minutes from Downtown Dubai. Read our Starfall price and payment plan guide.
• For the lowest entry price: Binghatti Titania starts from about AED 700,000.
• For a one-bedroom under AED 1 million: look at projects listing one- and two-bedroom units, and ask which layouts are still available at the starting price.

Compare developers in our guides to every Binghatti project and Tiger Properties projects, and areas in our JVT and Al Jaddaf guides.

Is Off-Plan Under AED 1 Million a Good Investment?

It can be, for the right buyer. Lower entry prices, staged payments and rental demand for small units in mid-market areas make these projects popular with first-time investors. The trade-offs are no rent until handover, competition from other new studios when buildings complete, and the final payment at handover. Compare each launch's price per square foot with completed buildings nearby. See off-plan vs ready and is off-plan property safe?

Checks Before You Book

• Registration and escrow: the project must be registered with the DLD, with payments going into its escrow account.
• Unit size: two studios at the same price can differ by 50 to 100 square feet.
• Handover date and final payment: know how much is due at completion and when.
• Service charges: ask for the estimate before calculating yield. See our service charges guide.
• Resale rules: check how much you must pay before you can sell. See selling off-plan before handover.

Can You Get a Golden Visa Under AED 1 Million?

Not through a single property: the property Golden Visa requires property worth at least AED 2 million. Some buyers combine two or more units to reach the threshold. See our list of Golden Visa properties from AED 2 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

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