An off-plan brochure may show a recognizable developer and a persuasive payment schedule. Neither is a substitute for confirming the legal selling entity, the exact project and the account receiving your money. Do these checks before signing or transferring a reservation amount. This is a buyer's evidence workflow, not a claim that an advertisement or a single database search makes a purchase risk-free.
Ask for identifiers, not just a project name
Request the selling company's full legal name, its ADREC developer ID, the project's official ID, the unit reference and the current project status. ADREC's Developer Journey describes separate developer registration, project registration, a project ID and an escrow agreement with an approved bank trustee. Evidence that a company is registered does not by itself establish that a particular phase or unit is approved for sale.
Compare the names and IDs on the reservation form with the official project record. A marketing name may cover multiple phases, while the seller may be a legal entity different from the group brand. If the relevant official register is unavailable or the details do not match, ask ADREC to confirm the exact record and keep a dated copy of the reply. Do not turn a missing search result into a definitive allegation of illegality; pause payment until the identity is resolved.
Verify the document and understand its limits
If a seller supplies a Madhmoun advertising permit number, use ADREC's Verify Document tool to check it. The tool offers Madhmoun permit verification, alongside certificate and tenancy-document options. Record the number, date and displayed details. Compare the project and brokerage details with the transaction you are actually considering.
A valid advertising permit is a useful authenticity signal. It is not proof that your chosen unit remains available, that a proposed price is fair, that every contract term is acceptable, or that your reservation payment has been registered.
| Evidence to retain | What it helps establish | What it does not settle |
|---|---|---|
| ADREC developer and project IDs | The named entity and project record to check | Whether your unit or phase is offered on the stated terms |
| Verified Madhmoun permit number | That the supplied permit can be checked in the official tool | Title, payment safety or future delivery |
| Project escrow instructions confirmed independently | The intended bank and project beneficiary | Whether a transfer has been credited to your unit |
| Issued off-plan sale certificate | Completion of the unit sale registration step described by DARI | Investment performance or on-time construction |
Confirm the money path before transferring
ADREC's Developer Journey says project registration includes an escrow agreement with an approved trustee and describes buyer payments going to the approved project escrow account. Ask the seller for project-specific escrow details and ensure the beneficiary name, project identifier and payment reference align with the contract. Independently verify the bank and beneficiary through an official contact you obtained yourself, not solely from a forwarded message. If someone asks for payment to a personal or unrelated account, stop and obtain written clarification from the developer and ADREC.
Do not assume a new launch's expression-of-interest collection route is identical for every project. The former version of this guide asserted a universal 2026 Madhmoun EOI process and government-managed preparatory escrow. The official sources checked for this review do not establish that rule for every buyer or launch. Request the exact authorized route for this project and phase before paying.
Escrow regulates the holding and use of project funds; it does not guarantee a refund in every dispute, a particular handover date or a return on investment. Read the sale agreement's cancellation and refund terms with a qualified local professional.
Separate application, approval and certificate
DARI's off-plan sale registration guide says the developer initiates the registration, enters the property, buyer and contract details, and submits an application for approval. After approval and the relevant fee step, an off-plan sale certificate is issued for buyer and developer access. Ask for the issued certificate when that stage is reached. A screenshot of a submitted application is not equivalent to the certificate.
For a registered buyer, DARI's escrow inquiry guide describes a separate request for a payment statement tied to the selected project and unit. The process includes bank and developer review and may require payment for the report; it is not an instant pre-purchase lookup. Retain your transfer receipt, contract reference and subsequent official statements together.
Make a decision from a complete evidence pack
The practical sequence is identity, project, permit, unit, contract, verified payment route, then later the issued registration certificate. A failure to obtain one item is a question to resolve, not a reason to improvise a legal conclusion or send funds first. The old version of this article mixed in unverified district medians, a universal launch EOI rule and a standard buyer fee. None establishes whether this specific project is properly documented. Use dated, unit-specific records and ask a local conveyancer or ADREC to resolve legal uncertainty. This is information, not legal, financial or investment advice.