What legal protection do off-plan buyers have if a project is delayed or not delivered?

Buyers of off-plan properties in Dubai are protected through the Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA), which legally binds the developer to agreed terms such as handover timelines, payment schedules, and compensation for breaches, with UAE law requiring contracts to be performed in good faith; in case of delays, purchasers can first file a complaint with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to seek an amicable resolution, and if the developer is found to be in breach, the matter may be referred to competent authorities or taken directly to court for compensation, unless the delay is justified under force majeure — do you think these protections are strong enough for off-plan investors, or should buyers have faster or stricter remedies against delays?

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