
Buying off-plan in Dubai: how it works
Launch pricing, payment plans and handover — what off-plan actually costs, and the questions to ask a developer before you sign.
Dubai · UAE







A SISTER BRAND · USTA BY SAVOS REALTY
Our in-house property management, handover audit, fit-out and glazing work runs under its own brand — USTA by SAVOS REALTY — at usta.ae. One team, one standard, one owner. Below is what USTA covers; the full detail and bookings live on usta.ae.
Before you accept the keys
Bilingual RU/EN report, 48h turnaround, re-inspection included.
Design · build · handover
Scope-priced. Delivered under one responsibility by USTA.
Ongoing care for landlords
Retainer-based. Residential and commercial.
The exact checklist USTA uses on site — room by room, systems, electrical, plumbing — before you accept the keys.
USTA is the property-management brand of Savos Realty (L.L.C) — RERA office 41486, Licence 1324458. All scopes quoted in writing before work begins, in AED, VAT excluded. Physical fit-out and renovation are delivered by licensed UAE contractor partners under USTA supervision. Handover audit reports are designed to be enforceable with the developer during the Defect Liability Period (DLP).
Savos Realty (L.L.C) is a Dubai real estate brokerage headquartered in Dubai. Founded by Tatyana Savostina, we cover the full market — off-plan, resale, leasing, plots and portfolio deals — with an in-house property management arm and a legal partner for visas and company formation. One team, seven languages, end to end.
Founder & CEO — 15 years in the UAE market, formerly a top performer at a top-5 Dubai brokerage, with a Master's Degree in Law. She sets the standard: every deal documented, every number checked.

“Why us”
"Fifteen years in this market taught us one thing — the best deals are built on documents, not promises."
— Tatyana Savostina, Founder & CEO

Launch pricing, payment plans and handover — what off-plan actually costs, and the questions to ask a developer before you sign.

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WHAT BUYERS AND TENANTS ASK US
In simple terms: choose the property, agree a price, sign a reservation or Memorandum of Understanding and pay a deposit, then complete the transfer at the Dubai Land Department (DLD) where the title deed is issued in your name. A licensed broker like Savos Realty handles the negotiation, the documents and the transfer — so nothing is missed.
Most developers offer a staged plan tied to construction milestones — for example a deposit, then instalments during construction and a balance on handover. Plans vary by developer and launch, so we compare the real cash-flow schedule and the developer's delivery track record before you commit.
Yes. A property investment of AED 2 million or more can qualify you for a 10-year Golden Visa, and there are routes for smaller investments in some cases. Through our legal partner Legit Zone we handle Golden Visa applications, power of attorney, company formation and visa opening together with your purchase.
Yes. Banks in the UAE lend to residents and non-residents, typically up to 80% of value for residents and 50–60% for non-residents on ready properties, with different terms for off-plan. We introduce you to mortgage advisors who pre-approve your budget before you start viewing.
As a guide, budget for the DLD transfer fee (around 4% of the purchase price), a broker's commission (usually 2%), registration and trustee fees, and any service charges due on the unit. We put every cost in writing before you sign, so the final number never surprises you.
You agree the rent and terms with the landlord, pay by post-dated cheques (one to four cheques a year is typical), and the tenancy is registered with Ejari. We negotiate the rent, check the unit and the landlord, and complete the Ejari registration so the tenancy is legally clean.
RERA is the Real Estate Regulatory Agency and DLD is the Dubai Land Department — together they regulate the market and register every sale and lease. Savos Realty operates under RERA office number 41486 and Licence 1324458, which means every transaction we handle follows the regulator's rules and is registered correctly.
The title deed, the service charges and any arrears, whether the developer has any pending dues, and realistic market comparables. We run all of these checks and present the findings before you sign, so you buy the unit — not the surprises.
It depends on your budget and timeline, but communities like Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Village Circle and Business Bay consistently deliver strong rental demand and liquidity. We match the area to your goals — yield, capital appreciation or end-use — with current comparables.
Yes — property management, handover audits, fit-out, decorative glass and KNX automation run under our sister brand USTA by SAVOS REALTY at usta.ae. Same company (Savos Realty L.L.C), specialised brand. Bilingual RU/EN reports, 48-hour turnaround on handover audits, re-inspection included. You stay with one firm from brokerage to handover audit to ongoing maintenance.
USTA by SAVOS REALTY (usta.ae) is the property-management and handover brand of Savos Realty L.L.C — same legal entity, same owner, same team, specialised under its own name. USTA runs handover audits and snagging, fit-out and renovation, maintenance, decorative glass, chandeliers and A/V, KNX smart home and digital twins. Savos Realty is the brokerage side; USTA is the operational side. One company, two brands, one responsibility.
Yes. We value the property against current comparables, prepare it for listing, market it to our buyers and to the wider market, and manage the offer, the documents and the DLD transfer through to completion.
Yes — our team of 30 specialists works in seven languages: Russian, English, Turkmen, Arabic, Italian, Ukrainian and Portuguese. You can be advised, negotiate and complete documents in the language you are most comfortable with.
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