Property: say what exactly you’re looking for

Property for sale and rent in the United Arab Emirates

Updated 4 November 2026

Property in the United Arab Emirates is quoted in dirhams, and asking prices vary widely between the emirates and between areas. The median asking price for a flat is about AED 2,050 per square foot, and the national average asking price for property for sale is around AED 4,380,000. For figures for your city, describe what you want on BlaBlaPrice and the request will show what it finds.

Licences for agents and property managers

Check that anyone who sells, rents or manages property for you holds a licence. The listings describe the cost route to a broker's licence: training of about AED 1,500 to 3,000, an exam of about AED 700 to 3,200, and a broker card from AED 500 a year. Anyone leasing and managing other people's property must meet stricter terms, including a bank guarantee of AED 5 million set by the Dubai Land Department.

Choosing when to view

The mild season runs from November to March, which is the most comfortable time to walk round a building and its surroundings. From May to September the summer is very hot, so viewings are easier in the morning or with the air conditioning running. Ask the seller to show the cooling system during the visit, and to confirm its condition in writing.

How sizes and prices are quoted

Listings usually give sizes in square feet, and some give square metres, so ask for both before you compare. Prices are in AED, and a per-square-foot figure makes a flat in Sharjah comparable with one in Dubai. Ask whether the quoted price includes the service charge, and whether any transfer costs are on top.

What to put in your request

Name the city you want, which is Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain, and whether you want to buy or rent. Add the size in square feet or metres, the number of bedrooms, your budget in AED and the date you need to move. A short note on the area you prefer helps sellers answer with the right properties.

Get offers through BlaBlaPrice for free. Describe the property you need in your own words in a chat, and add a photo if it helps. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their own offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. Start with a request, or look at the apartments section first.