Is buying off-plan in Dubai risky in the current market?

Off-plan offers lower entry prices and payment plans but carries more cycle risk in 2026-27 as heavy supply completes. Handover delays are common - only about 48% of 2026's forecast units may deliver on schedule. Buyers are advised to favour reputable developers and supply-constrained locations, and to check that price matches value, since resale margins narrow when many units hand over together.