What to check when a Dubai off-plan project is severely delayed
A practical evidence checklist when construction or handover has been delayed well beyond the expected timeline.
Last reviewed: 3 September 2026
Separate the contractual handover history from the public project record
Keep the SPA and any amendments or revised handover notices, then compare that record with the current DLD project information and inspection history.
Document communications and payments
Preserve dated correspondence about delay, construction, payment requests, revised schedules and any proposed settlement. Keep an independent payment chronology.
Do not diagnose the legal outcome from delay alone
A long delay can be serious, but the legal and commercial consequences depend on the contract, project status, evidence and applicable procedures. Use the delay history to frame the next specialist questions.
Primary sources used for this guide
Check the live source before relying on current information because records and procedures can change.