How to Flip an Off‑Plan Property Before Handover — Legally and Strategically
Flipping off-plan properties before handover can be a lucrative strategy — if done within Dubai’s legal framework. This guide walks you through how to do it right, step-by-step, highlighting RERA’s escrow and resale rules, practical timing, and how to minimize risks in 2025.
So… you bought an off-plan unit. Maybe it felt like a long-term play at first — or maybe you always had resale in the back of your mind. Either way, now you’re thinking: can I flip this before handover and still make a decent return?
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: yes, but only if you do it right.
Flipping before handover has become pretty common in Dubai. The market’s more structured now, and RERA/DLD regulations give you a legal path — as long as you stay within the lines.
Let’s break down how to go about it — legally, strategically, and without accidentally blowing up your investment.