Dubai Off-Plan vs. Resale Property: Which Is Better for Foreign Investors in 2025?
Should you buy off-plan or ready (resale) property in Dubai in 2025? In today’s high-demand market, global investors need a clear understanding of the ROI, risk, and timing involved in both strategies.

In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I sit down with veteran Dubai real estate advisor Tahir Majithia and local expert Ahmed Ashfaq to compare off-plan vs. resale investments in Dubai—what’s working right now, and what’s changed.

This is the episode for you if you're trying to decide:

• Is resale safer than off-plan?

• How does flipping off-plan before handover actually work?

• What are the costs that eat into ROI?

• Are branded properties worth the premium on resale?

We cover:

• Key differences between Dubai off-plan and resale property

• ROI timelines and investor strategies for each

• Legal process: Power of Attorney, escrow, DLD transfer

• Where resale offers advantages in 2025’s high-demand market

• What international investors need to know before buying in either category

• What’s changing in Dubai’s investor psychology and market structure

Did you know? Dubai’s off-plan market has become a global benchmark, attracting investors with its 0% interest payment plans, regulated escrow accounts, and strong developer track records. But as ready properties become more competitive in 2025, understanding the timing, risk, and ROI differences between off-plan and resale is critical—especially if you’re flipping or planning for rental income.

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FX9g1dkEkiA?si=w36N_quroIxjvku4

Each week on The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I interview top developers, brokers, legal experts, and investors to help global buyers—from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond—navigate Dubai’s fast-moving property market with confidence and clarity.

🎙️ Hosted by Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) | Licensed Realtor® | CEO, GG Benitez International
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Realty Executives Dillon (DRE# 01487964) | Prime Capital Realty

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