The Preliminary Sale and Purchase Agreement is a crucial document in UAE property transactions, serving as a binding commitment between parties before the execution of a final sale agreement. This document is particularly important in the UAE real estate market, where property transactions often involve complex regulatory requirements and multiple stakeholders. It is used when parties have reached initial agreement on key terms but need time for due diligence, financing arrangements, or regulatory approvals. The agreement must comply with UAE federal laws and specific emirate-level regulations, including RERA requirements in Dubai. A well-drafted Preliminary Sale and Purchase Agreement typically includes property specifications, payment terms, conditions precedent, and timelines, while providing appropriate protections under UAE law. It's especially relevant for off-plan properties, commercial real estate transactions, or cases where parties need to formalize their intentions before proceeding to final sale.

1. Parties: Identification of the seller and purchaser with full legal names, addresses, and registration details if companies

2. Background: Context of the transaction, including brief description of the property and parties' intention to enter into a preliminary agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including Property, Deposit, Purchase Price, Completion Date

4. Property Details: Comprehensive description of the property including location, size, and registration details

5. Purchase Price: Agreed purchase price, payment schedule, and deposit arrangements

6. Conditions Precedent: Conditions that must be satisfied before proceeding to final sale

7. Deposit Terms: Amount, payment timing, and handling of the deposit

8. Due Diligence: Buyer's right to conduct property investigations and timeline

9. Timeline to Final Agreement: Specified period for converting preliminary agreement to final SPA

10. Representations and Warranties: Basic warranties about property ownership, authority to sell, and absence of encumbrances

11. Termination Rights: Circumstances under which either party may terminate the agreement

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of UAE law application and jurisdiction

13. Notices: How formal communications between parties should be made

14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution requirements