Handover
The moment the developer completes construction, the unit passes inspection, and the keys (and title deed) transfer to the buyer.
Handover is the point at which the developer finishes the unit to the agreed specification, obtains the Building Completion Certificate from the relevant authority, and transfers possession to the buyer. In the UAE the handover is normally accompanied by registration of the title deed at DLD (or the equivalent regulator), final balance payment, and — if applicable — the start of any post-handover payment plan.
Developers communicate target handover by quarter (e.g. Q4 2027). Slippages of 6–12 months are common and are covered by anticipated completion clauses in the SPA; longer delays typically trigger contractual remedies under RERA rules.