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    Why International Buyers Still Shortlist Dubai Off-Plan in 2026

    Demand drivers, risk framing, and how to shortlist without hype—written for investors comparing Dubai vs other global hubs.

    1 March 20263 min readBy OffPlanProjects Editorial

    Dubai off-plan liquidity is as much about product-market fit as macro headlines.

    What’s durable. Flight-to-quality developers, districts with execution track records, and inventory that matches mortgage and tenancy realities.

    What’s fragile. Chasing launch hype without reading service charge decks, handover phasing, or competition from neighbouring towers.

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