UAE off-plan glossary

Snagging

Pre-handover inspection where the buyer (or a professional inspector) identifies defects for the developer to fix before keys are handed over.

Snagging is the buyer's pre-handover quality inspection. Defects — from cosmetic issues to functional problems with finishes, fixtures and MEP — are documented and submitted to the developer, who is contractually required to rectify them before final handover. Many UAE buyers hire third-party snagging companies (typical fee AED 1,500–3,000 per unit) for an objective assessment.