What is Oqood registration for off-plan property in Dubai?

Oqood is the Dubai Land Department system used to register off-plan (under-construction) property sales — that is, the initial registration of your purchase before the building is completed and a final title deed can be issued. When you buy directly from a developer off-plan, the sale is recorded through Oqood in the DLD system, which protects your interest by formally linking your name to the unit during construction. Once the project is completed and handed over, the Oqood registration is ordinarily converted into a final DLD title deed in your name. This matters because, until handover, the Oqood record — not a title deed — is your proof of the registered purchase, so you should confirm it was actually registered after you pay the developer. Because the registration steps and associated charges are set by DLD, confirm the current process and fees through official DLD or developer channels. As a next step, ask the developer for evidence of your Oqood registration. You can also compare verified UAE real-estate lawyers on LEXAI to review an off-plan contract.