What trust signals matter before buying off-plan from a developer?

In Dubai, strong due diligence starts with regulatory visibility.
Check whether the project is registered, whether an escrow framework exists for off-plan sales, and whether project progress, actual photos, and escrow information can be tracked through Dubai Land Department tools such as Dubai REST and project-status services.
Then review the SPA, payment schedule, delay clauses, and cancellation terms.
These signals are far more reliable than marketing claims.