Houses for sale and rent in the United Arab Emirates
A house in the United Arab Emirates is usually compared per square foot, and the median asking price for a house is about AED 1,639 per square foot. Large homes in Dubai appear in listings from about AED 2,130,000 to AED 2,300,000. For figures for your own area, describe the house you need on BlaBlaPrice, and the request shows what it finds.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type or measure | Approximate price |
|---|
| House for sale, median asking price per sq ft | AED 1,639 |
| Ready homes sold, average price per sq ft | AED 1,442 |
| Large Dubai listings with five or six bathrooms | AED 2,130,000 to 2,300,000 |
Townhouses, duplexes and villas
Townhouses and villas are often priced above the average ready home. One market analysis puts villa and townhouse values about eight per cent higher than the ready-home average, so compare like with like. Ask whether the price is for the built-up area or the plot, since the two give very different figures per square foot.
Licences if you buy through an agent
An agent who sells houses needs a broker licence. The costs in the listings start with training, then an exam and a broker card of AED 500 a year or more. A Dubai real estate licence is quoted from AED 10,000 for one year up to AED 30,000 for three years, so a licensed agent has paid for the right to work.
Season and viewings
Plan visits for the mild months from November to March. In the hot months from May to September, arrange to see the house in the morning, and check the air conditioning and any outdoor space in the shade. A house that works well in summer is easier to judge when you can see it at its hottest.
Measurements and what to ask
Houses in listings are given in square feet, sometimes with square metres. Ask for the plot size as well as the built-up area, the number of bathrooms and the parking. Ask the seller to put the measurements in writing, so the price per square foot can be checked against the figures you see.
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Questions and answers
How much does a house cost in the UAE?
The median asking price for a house is about AED 1,639 per square foot. Large homes in Dubai appear in listings from about AED 2,130,000 to AED 2,300,000.
When is the best time to view a house?
The mild season from November to March is the most comfortable. From May to September the heat is very high, so morning visits work better.
Do I need a licence to sell houses?
Agents do. The listings put broker training at about AED 1,500 to 3,000, the exam at about AED 700 to 3,200, and a broker card from AED 500 a year.
Are house sizes given in square feet or metres?
Mostly in square feet, so ask for the plot size and the built-up area in both units.
