Townhouses & duplexes for sale

Townhouses and duplexes for sale in the UAE

Updated 5 November 2026

Townhouses and duplexes for sale in the United Arab Emirates usually start from about AED 1.3 million in Dubai, while a one-bedroom duplex starts from about AED 1.5 million. Large duplexes in Marina or Downtown reach AED 8 million. Prices depend a lot on the area and size. Describe your area, budget and property type in a request on BlaBlaPrice to get offers from local sellers and agents.

Fees on top of the price

When you buy in Dubai, the Dubai Land Department transfer fee is 4% of the sale value, and you also pay a trustee office fee of AED 2,000 plus VAT for properties below AED 500,000, or AED 4,000 plus VAT above that. In Abu Dhabi, a 2% registration fee applies. Add these costs to your budget before you agree on a price, and ask the seller to state the total.

Who can buy and residency

Expatriates can own property in several emirates, but the rules differ by emirate, so check the rules for the area you choose. One investment guide gives AED 750,000 as the minimum property value for a three- or five-year residency permit. Ask a licensed agent or a lawyer to confirm the current requirement before you decide.

Season and viewings

The mild months from November to March are the most comfortable time to view townhouses and duplexes, because you can walk around the community and the outdoor areas. Summers from May to September are very hot, which makes viewings tiring. Ask for the typical cooling bill for the hottest months, because air-conditioning costs are high in a very hot summer.

Price per area and payment

Listings often quote the price per square foot. In one listing, houses average about AED 1,684 per square foot, so convert to square metres before you compare offers (1 square metre is about 10.76 square feet). Some townhouse listings offer 20% down with a payment plan, so ask which payment methods the seller accepts.

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