Off-Plan Property Dispute Dubai: Your Rights When A Developer Delays Handover

You purchased an apartment in Dubai two years ago. You have paid a substantial part of the purchase price, but the construction is not yet finished and the developer has undertaken to hand over by a certain date. The developer then sends out a second notice to extend the completion date.

For investors, particularly overseas buyers, this raises an immediate question: Can I cancelthe contract, recover my money, or claim compensation for the delay?

An off-plan property dispute Dubai requires more than simply showing that the original completion date has passed. Your legal position can depend on the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), construction progress, extension clauses, official project status, payment history and the reason for the delay.