How Dubai real-estate project escrow accounts work
A plain-language introduction to project escrow accounts for Dubai off-plan developments and the questions an owner should separate from the basic concept.
Last reviewed: 3 September 2026
What the escrow account is
DLD explains the real-estate escrow account as a project bank account into which amounts collected from purchasers of off-plan units or project financiers are deposited.
Escrow is project-specific
Do not assume that knowing an escrow bank or account exists tells you the balance, entitlement of a particular owner, remaining project liabilities or the amount available for any distribution.
Use current authority information
Where the DLD project record displays escrow information, record it as a dated public field. More detailed financial conclusions require reliable project-specific records and appropriate professional review.
Primary sources used for this guide
Check the live source before relying on current information because records and procedures can change.