Construction and handover timeline
Construction across the two towers was sequenced rather than simultaneous, with structural completion converging in mid-2023. Listings and developer pages place project completion at June 2023, and the formal handover phase ran through Q3 2023. Forte 1 (the taller of the two towers) handed first, with Forte 2 keys following on the same window.
| Project announced | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Construction start | 2018 |
| Topping out | 2022 |
| Project completion | June 2023 |
| Handover phase | Q3 2023 |
| Active on secondary market | 2023 onwards |
What being a 2023 handover means in 2026
Three years from a handover is the sweet spot for buying a Dubai apartment on the secondary market. The original off-plan investors who flipped early have already exited, the current owner pool is more mixed (end-users alongside investors), and any latent snagging is by now closed out under the developer's warranty. Pricing has had time to settle, so headline numbers reflect actual demand rather than launch-day speculation.
Implications for buyers and renters
For buyers, Forte today is a Title-Deed transaction — no more Oqood, no more developer payment plan. Tenancy rates are stable, and the building has a track record of agency-managed listings, which makes pricing your offer easier. For tenants, the move-in experience is closer to "established Downtown" than "still settling in" — common-area finishes, lift performance, and OA service patterns are all known quantities.