# When is the Nova Tower handover date?

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

## Short answer

Nova Tower in Dubai Science Park had a registered completion date of 26 September 2026, and the developer's date was Q3 2026, but that date has passed. The tower was 40.1% complete at the last Dubai Land Department (DLD) inspection on 3 August 2026. Portals now give Q2 2027, while Continental Club's estimate from the recorded pace reaches 100% around January 2028.

## Key figures

- Registered completion date (DLD): 26 Sep 2026 (DLD register via Continental Club; date passed)
- Latest construction progress: 40.1% (DLD inspection, 3 Aug 2026)
- Developer's original date: Q3 2026 (Developer supplied, via Continental Club)
- Portal estimate now: Q2 2027 (Property Finder, bhomes, Inside Realty, Oct 2026)

## Nova Tower handover date: the latest position

Nova Tower had a registered completion date of 26 September 2026 on the DLD register, and the developer's own date was Q3 2026. That date has passed. At the last DLD inspection, on 3 August 2026, the tower was 40.1% complete. Prices and the plan are on the [Nova Tower by Al Ansari](/projects/nova/) page.

Portals have moved to 2027. Property Finder gives Q2 2027 with expected completion on 1 June 2027, and bhomes and Inside Realty also give Q2 2027. Continental Club's estimate, based on the average pace since construction began, puts 100% around 4 January 2028. Al Ansari has not published a revised date.

## Nova Tower handover date by building

Nova Tower is one tower, listed on the register as "Nova Tower" (project 3870), with 21 residential floors above two podium levels.

| Building | Construction progress (DLD, date) | Registered completion date | Developer or portal date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Tower (134 units) | 40.1% (3 Aug 2026) | 26 Sep 2026 | Q3 2026 at launch; Q2 2027 on Property Finder |

Progress has picked up during 2026. The tower gained 8.64 points between January and April 2026 and 13.97 points between April and August 2026. At the faster rate, about 4 points a month, the last 59.9 points would take around 15 months from August 2026. That is a calculation from DLD figures, not a developer forecast.

## How the Nova Tower handover date has changed

- **27 December 2024:** sales and construction start. The developer's date is Q3 2026 and the registered completion date is 26 September 2026.
- **19 January 2026:** DLD inspection records 17.49%.
- **24 April 2026:** DLD inspection records 26.13%.
- **June 2026:** sales register at AED 1,795,200 for a 2 bedroom (8 June) and AED 1,380,000 for a 1 bedroom (23 June), per Property Finder.
- **3 August 2026:** DLD inspection records 40.1%.
- **26 September 2026:** the registered date passes. Portals show Q2 2027.

## What the Nova Tower handover date means for payments

The plan is sold as 60/40, but the timing of the 40% differs by source. Property Finder and Continental Club show 60% during construction and 40% on handover, so 40% would fall due at completion. bhomes shows 20% on handover and 40% over three years after it, and Inside Realty shows the same handover and post-handover split. On a 1 bedroom at the DLD median of AED 1,385,000, 40% is AED 554,000. Under the post-handover version, the 20% handover payment would be AED 277,000.

## What to check before relying on the Nova Tower date

1. **The completion date and grace period in the SPA**, since the registered date has passed.
2. **Whether DLD has registered a new completion date for project 3870**, through the DLD project status enquiry.
3. **Whether the SPA ties construction payments to dates or to DLD progress**, as the tower was 40.1% built seven weeks before the original date.
4. **That the listing is for the Dubai Science Park tower**, not the completed Nova Tower in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

## Frequently asked

### Is Nova Tower Dubai Science Park finished?

No. It was 40.1% complete at the DLD inspection on 3 August 2026, against a registered completion date of 26 September 2026 (DLD register via Continental Club).

### What is the Nova Tower completion date?

The registered completion date was 26 September 2026. Property Finder now gives expected completion on 1 June 2027. Continental Club estimates 100% around 4 January 2028 from the pace so far.

### Has the Nova Tower handover date been delayed?

Yes, in practice. The Q3 2026 date set at launch has passed with the tower under half built, and portals have moved to Q2 2027. Al Ansari has not published a new date.

### How fast is Nova Tower being built?

Progress went from 17.49% on 19 January 2026 to 26.13% on 24 April 2026 and 40.1% on 3 August 2026 (DLD register via Continental Club).

## Sources

- Continental Club, Nova Tower (DLD project register, project 3870), inspection 3 Aug 2026, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/project/nova-tower-dubai-science-park/
- Continental Club, Dubai handovers in 2026 (DLD project register), accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/handover-2026/
- Property Finder, Nova Tower by Al Ansari Real Estate, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/al-ansari-real-estate/nova-tower
- bhomes, Nova by Ansari Properties, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://v1.bhomes.com/en/off-plan/al-ansari/nova-by-ansari-properties
- Inside Realty, Nova Tower at Dubai Science Park by Al Ansari, accessed 11 Oct 2026: https://insiderealty.ae/en/projects/nova-tower-at-dubai-science-park-by-al-ansari
- DLD, real estate project status enquiry: https://backoffice.dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/real-estate-project-status-landing/real-estate-project-status