# When is the Laya Courtyard handover date?

URL: https://www.dxbrealtor.ai/answers/laya-courtyard-handover-date/
Topic: Handover date
Updated: 2026-10-11

## Short answer

The Laya Courtyard handover date on the Dubai Land Department (DLD) register is 26 December 2026, matching the developer's Q4 2026 target. The DLD recorded the project 50.57% complete at its inspection of 15 September 2026, up from 36.92% on 23 March 2026. At that pace of about 2.2 points a month, Continental Club projects completion around July 2028, so the registered date is very likely to move.

## Key figures

- Registered completion date (DLD): 26 Dec 2026 (DLD project 2871, via Continental Club)
- Latest construction progress: 50.57% (DLD inspection, 15 Sep 2026)
- Developer's stated date: Q4 2026 (Developer supplied, via Continental Club)
- Projection at current pace: Jul 2028 (Continental Club estimate, 2.21 points a month)

## Laya Courtyard handover date: the latest position

Laya Courtyard is registered for completion on 26 December 2026 under DLD project 2871, in line with the developer's Q4 2026 target. Prices, sizes and payment plans are on the [Laya Courtyard](/projects/laya-courtyard/) page.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) recorded the project 50.57% complete at its inspection of 15 September 2026. Finishing by 26 December 2026 would need about 49 points in just over three months, roughly 15 points a month, against about 2.2 points a month during 2026. Continental Club's projection at the current pace is 25 July 2028.

## Laya Courtyard handover date by building

Laya Courtyard has two buildings, registered together as one DLD project.

| Building | Construction progress (DLD, date) | Registered completion date | Developer or portal date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laya Courtyard, 2 buildings, 289 units (DLD project 2871) | 50.57%, 15 Sep 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | Q4 2026 (developer; JRE Dubai, Impala); 31 Mar 2027 (DubaiHaus) |

The DLD inspection record:

| DLD inspection | Progress | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 30.64% | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 36.92% | +6.28 points in about 3 months |
| 15 Sep 2026 | 50.57% | +13.65 points in about 6 months |

Source: DLD register via Continental Club, registry updated 7 October 2026.

## How the Laya Courtyard handover date has changed

| Date | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2023 | Construction start on the DLD register. | Continental Club |
| 2024 | First DLD registered sales. | Continental Club |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Public launch with Deca Properties, studios from AED 699,000. | Gulf News |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 30.64% complete. | DLD via Continental Club |
| 15 Sep 2026 | 50.57% complete; registered date still 26 December 2026. | DLD via Continental Club |
| Oct 2026 | Q4 2026 on most portals; 31 March 2027 on DubaiHaus; projection at current pace July 2028. | JRE Dubai; DubaiHaus; Continental Club |

The registered date had not been revised by October 2026. Three years after the registered start, the buildings were half built, so the gap between the registered date and the projection is about 19 months.

## What the Laya Courtyard handover date means for payments

Studio buyers on the published plan pay 10% on booking, 30% during construction and 60% on handover. 1 bedroom buyers pay 10% on booking, 40% during construction, 20% on handover and 30% over 30 months after handover (JRE Dubai; OffPlanIndex). A later completion date delays the large handover payment for studios and pushes the whole post-handover schedule for 1 bedrooms later. On a studio at the AED 711,726 DLD median, about AED 427,000 falls due on handover.

## What to check before relying on the Laya Courtyard date

1. **The SPA completion date and grace period.** If the SPA gives Q4 2026, the grace period clause decides what happens when that date passes.
2. **The next DLD inspection.** A reading below 60% by the end of 2026 would confirm a finish in 2027 or later.
3. **The handover notice for studios**, which triggers the 60% payment, and any mortgage approval needed for it.
4. **How the post-handover period is counted for 1 bedrooms**, from the actual handover or from a fixed date.

## Frequently asked

### When will Laya Courtyard be completed?

The registered completion date is 26 December 2026. At 50.57% on 15 September 2026 and about 2.2 points a month, Continental Club projects 100% around 25 July 2028. That projection is an estimate, not a developer date.

### Has the Laya Courtyard handover date been delayed?

The register still shows 26 December 2026 and most portals show Q4 2026. DubaiHaus lists 31 March 2027. Progress in September 2026 makes the December 2026 date unlikely to hold.

### How far along is Laya Courtyard?

50.57% at the DLD inspection of 15 September 2026, after 30.64% on 15 December 2025 and 36.92% on 23 March 2026 (Continental Club).

### Do both Laya Courtyard buildings hand over together?

Yes, on the register. Both buildings sit under one DLD project, number 2871, with one completion date and one progress figure.

## Sources

- Continental Club, Laya Courtyard (DLD project 2871), registry updated 7 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/project/laya-courtyard/
- Continental Club, Dubai handover 2026 list (DLD register), accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/handover-2026/
- Gulf News, Laya Courtyard unveiled in Dubai Studio City, 28 Apr 2025: https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/laya-courtyard-unveiled-in-dubai-studio-city-1.500108176
- JRE Dubai, Laya Courtyard, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://jre.ae/projects/laya-courtyard
- OffPlanIndex, Laya Courtyard, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://offplanindex.ae/en/projects/laya-courtyard-dubai-studio-city
- Impala Real Estate, Laya Courtyard, checked 23 Sep 2026: https://impalarealestate.com/projects/laya-courtyard/
- DubaiHaus, Laya Courtyard, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://www.dubaihaus.com/en/project-details/laya-courtyard-621
- DLD, real estate project status enquiry: https://backoffice.dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/real-estate-project-status-landing/real-estate-project-status