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Off-plan & development · Dubai Land Department

Cancelled off-plan project refunds and the DLD process

Official project cancellation and purchaser default are different situations. Refund, liquidation or committee procedures depend on the project’s formal status and payments recorded.

Reviewed by Rapid Deals: 6 Aug 2026Next scheduled review: 6 Oct 2026Level: legal high stakes
What this means in practice

Apply the framework to the real facts.

Verify the project status through DLD, preserve Oqood and receipts, and follow the official cancellation or liquidation route. Avoid paying unverified recovery agents.

What to check

  • Official project status
  • Oqood or registration record
  • Escrow and payment receipts
  • Developer communications
  • Official refund or liquidation process

Common mistakes

  • Calling a slow project cancelled without official status
  • Sending documents or fees to an unverified intermediary
  • Assuming all purchasers receive the same timing
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