3 bedroom apartments for sale in Dubai suit families who want a home inside a tower with pool, gym and security included, instead of a villa with a garden. This page explains how to price a three bedroom flat, how it compares with a townhouse or villa, and what to check first.
Savills reported an average Dubai apartment price of AED 1,817 per sq ft in Q3 2026, down 4.8% on the previous quarter (Khaleej Times, 13 October 2026). Three bedroom flats are large, so small differences in price per square foot add up.
| Example size | At AED 1,817 per sq ft (Dubai average) |
|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft | about AED 2.73 million |
| 1,800 sq ft | about AED 3.27 million |
| 2,200 sq ft | about AED 4.00 million |
These are arithmetic examples. Prime areas sell above the average. The cards above show current homes and prices.
| Question | Apartment | Villa or townhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor space | Balcony or terrace | Garden, often with a roof terrace |
| Running costs | Service charge covers shared facilities | Lower shared charges, but you maintain the house |
| Location | Often central, near metro and work | Usually in family communities further out |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,817 average (Savills, Q3 2026) | AED 1,523 average for villas and townhouses (Savills, Q3 2026) |
The averages cover different locations, so do not read them as a direct saving. See 3 bedroom villas for sale in Dubai to compare live homes.
The Dubai Land Department lists a 2% fee for the seller and 2% for the buyer, plus AED 250 for the title deed, AED 250 for the map, AED 30 each for the innovation and knowledge fees and AED 1,000 plus VAT for the service partner on deals of AED 500,000 or more (Dubai Land Department). Buyers often pay the whole 4%, which is AED 120,000 on a AED 3,000,000 flat. Read Dubai Land Department fees explained and see 2 bedroom apartments for sale or 4 bedroom apartments if you need a different size.
Most buyers are families who want to stay close to schools and work, or investors who expect a family tenant to stay for several years. A larger flat can mean fewer moves for the tenant, but it also means a higher annual rent, so the pool of tenants is smaller than for a one bedroom. Before you offer, ask the agent how long similar flats in the building have taken to let or sell, and ask to see the latest service charge invoice. If the flat is vacant, confirm the condition and any outstanding bills. If it is let, ask for the tenancy contract and the Ejari registration. Our guide to buying a property with a tenant in it lists what to check.
It depends on area and size. At the Savills Q3 2026 Dubai average of AED 1,817 per sq ft, an 1,800 sq ft flat is about AED 3.27 million. Check the cards above for live prices.
Not always. Savills puts the average villa and townhouse price lower per square foot, but the locations differ. Compare homes in the same area.
The Land Department fee is 4% in total, split 2% each by default, plus fixed title deed, map and service partner fees.
Some do. Confirm in the listing and on the floor plan whether the maid's room is extra to the three bedrooms.
1004 projects currently selling, from AED 460,000
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