Off-plan project registration in Dubai
Fifth Consultancy registers off-plan real estate projects in Dubai on behalf of developers. We prepare and submit the project file to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and RERA, coordinate approvals with master developers and zone authorities such as Trakhees and Nakheel, set up the project escrow account and activate Oqood so units can be sold legally.
Last updated 1 October 2026 · Reviewed by the Fifth Consultancy team
What is Off-Plan Project Registration?
Off-plan project registration is the regulatory process that allows a developer to market and sell units in a building before it is completed. In Dubai, a project must be registered with the Dubai Land Department and its Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), have an escrow account with an approved trustee bank, and be activated for Oqood (interim registration) before any off-plan sale can be recorded.
What we handle
- Developer eligibility check and land/title verification
- Compilation and pre-validation of the full project file
- Coordination with master developers and zone authorities (Trakhees, Nakheel and others)
- Project registration with DLD and RERA through to issuance of the project number
- Escrow account opening with an approved trustee bank
- Oqood activation and marketing-permit readiness
- Status tracking and authority follow-up until launch
How it works
A clear, accountable sequence with one team responsible from start to finish.
Eligibility and land review
We confirm the developer's registration status, verify the plot and title, and map which authorities apply to your location.
Project file
We compile drawings, permits, contractor and consultant appointments and corporate documents, and check them against current requirements before submission.
Escrow setup
We open and structure the project escrow account with an approved trustee bank.
Registration
We submit the project to DLD and RERA, answer authority queries and secure the project number.
Oqood and launch
We activate Oqood so off-plan sales can be registered, and prepare you for marketing permits.
Who it's for
- First-time developers and landowners launching a first project
- Established developers who want an experienced registration team for a fixed launch date
- Joint ventures and family offices developing in Dubai
Track record
- Years in Dubai property development
- 12+
- Projects handled
- 14+
- Units registered
- 5,280+
- TAS payments processed
- AED 750M+
- Receivables managed
- AED 2.4B+
- Units processed for default or termination
- 1,450+
Questions developers ask
Can I sell units before my project is registered?
No. Off-plan units in Dubai can only be sold once the project is registered with DLD/RERA, an escrow account is open and Oqood is active. Selling earlier exposes the developer to penalties and leaves buyers unprotected.
How long does off-plan project registration take?
It depends on the completeness of the project file, the zone authority and the escrow bank. A well-prepared file moves much faster because most delays come from authority queries and resubmissions. We give you a timeline after reviewing your documents.
Do you handle projects in Trakhees and Nakheel areas?
Yes. Fifth Consultancy works with DLD, RERA, Trakhees, Nakheel and other Dubai authorities, and coordinates whichever approvals apply to your plot.
Discuss your project with us
Send the form and a Fifth Consultancy specialist will get in touch to map your timeline and requirements.
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