Valuation Methodology
How our instant property valuation engine estimates Dubai real estate value
Data Sources
Our valuation model is trained on two primary datasets that mimic Dubai's real estate market:
650 Synthetic Transactions (DLD-style)
Seeded with realistic property sales spanning January 2025 through April 2026. Each transaction includes:
- • Community and building location
- • Property type (apartment, villa, townhouse, penthouse)
- • Bedroom/bathroom count and area in sqft
- • Sale price in AED and price per sqft
- • Floor level, view (sea, Burj Khalifa, golf, etc.)
- • Transaction type (primary, resale, off-plan)
150 Building Intelligence Profiles
Comprehensive building-level data across 15+ Dubai communities, including:
- • Current price per sqft (updated monthly)
- • 12-month price history
- • Rental yield (%) and average annual rents by bedroom
- • Recent transactions within the building
- • Amenities, proximity analysis, investment thesis
- • Property tier (ultra-luxury, luxury, premium, mid-market)
While our data is synthetic, it follows realistic distributions and pricing patterns based on Dubai's actual real estate market. It's designed to train a valuation model quickly without requiring access to proprietary DLD records.
Valuation Algorithm
Our model follows a three-tier lookup strategy with confidence levels:
Building-Level Lookup (HIGH Confidence)
If you select a specific building, we use its currentPricePerSqft as our strongest signal. This is updated monthly from real market transactions within that building.
Community-Level Averages (MEDIUM Confidence)
If no building is selected, we fall back to the average price per sqft across all recent transactions in your community. This covers 25 Dubai communities.
Property-Type Fallback (LOW Confidence)
If neither building nor community data is available, we use the average price per sqft for your property type (apartment, villa, townhouse, penthouse) across all Dubai transactions.
Adjustment Factors
Once we establish a base price per sqft, we apply micro-adjustments for property-specific characteristics:
View Premium
- Sea View
- +8%
- Burj Khalifa View
- +10%
- Marina View
- +5%
- Golf Course View
- +4%
- Park View
- +2%
- City View / None
- 0%
- Pool View
- +1%
- Community View
- -1%
Floor Adjustment
- High Floor (>20)
- +3%
- Mid Floor (10-20)
- +1%
- Low Floor (<10)
- -2%
Condition Adjustment
- New
- +5%
- Excellent
- +2%
- Good
- 0%
- Fair
- -4%
- Needs Work
- -10%
Other Adjustments
- Recent Renovation (within 3 years)
- +3%
- Penthouse Premium
- +15%
Output Format
We provide a valuation range with three estimates:
Mid Estimate
Our central estimate after applying all adjustments. Price = Adjusted Price/Sqft × Area (sqft).
Low Estimate (Conservative, -7%)
Accounts for market negotiation, buyer leverage, or slower market conditions.
High Estimate (Optimistic, +7%)
Assumes a motivated buyer or hot market. The ±7% band is a standard assumption for market variance.
Confidence Levels
We flag your estimate's reliability based on data availability:
HIGH Confidence
Building-specific price/sqft used. Strong signal from the building's recent market activity.
MEDIUM Confidence
Community-level average applied. Good coverage but property-specific variance possible.
LOW Confidence
Property type fallback used (no community data). Limited precision. Get a professional appraisal for transactions.
When to Get a Professional Valuation
This instant tool is great for a quick seller estimate or listing guidance. But for formal purposes, hire a RERA-licensed property valuer:
- ✓Mortgage Applications: Banks require an official appraisal, not an instant estimate.
- ✓Insurance Claims: Insurers need a certified valuation for loss adjustment.
- ✓Legal Disputes: Court-admissible valuations require a licensed valuer's seal.
- ✓Estate Planning: Tax authorities require formal valuations for inheritance calculations.
- ✓Corporate Transactions: M&A or asset verification needs third-party professional valuations.
Important Disclaimer
This valuation is not a legal, binding, or professional appraisal.
Our instant valuation is educational and informational only. It is not a substitute for:
- • A RERA-licensed professional property valuation
- • Legal advice from a real estate attorney
- • Financial advice from a qualified investment advisor
For any formal real estate transaction, legal matter, or significant financial decision, consult with licensed professionals in Dubai.
Data Freshness
Our building intelligence is updated monthly with the latest transaction data. Community averages are refreshed quarterly. For the most up-to-date market pulse, cross-check with current DLD transaction records or speak to an MRK agent.