A studio for sale in Dubai is the lowest priced way to own a ready home in the city. One open room holds the bed, living area and kitchen, with a separate bathroom. This page explains how to price a studio, what you pay on top, and what to check before you buy.
Studios sell at a wide range of prices because location matters more than size. Savills put the Dubai average apartment price at AED 1,817 per sq ft in Q3 2026, down 4.8% on the previous quarter (Khaleej Times, 13 October 2026). Studios are small, so the total cost is low, but the price per square foot is often higher than for larger flats in the same building.
| Example size | At AED 1,817 per sq ft (Dubai average) |
|---|---|
| 400 sq ft | about AED 0.73 million |
| 450 sq ft | about AED 0.82 million |
| 550 sq ft | about AED 1.00 million |
These are arithmetic examples only. Outer communities usually price below the city average, and central towers above it. The cards above show current studios with their real prices.
A low price can hide high running costs. Ask for the annual service charge per square foot, and divide it into the rent you expect. Small units carry the same fixed costs as large ones, such as parking, cooling and building fees. Our guide to checking service charges before you buy shows what to ask for.
The Dubai Land Department lists a 2% fee for the seller and 2% for the buyer, a title deed fee of AED 250, a map fee of AED 250, AED 30 each for the innovation and knowledge fees, and a service partner fee of AED 500 plus VAT for deals under AED 500,000, or AED 1,000 plus VAT at AED 500,000 and above (Dubai Land Department). Buyers often agree to pay the whole 4%, so agree the split in writing. Read Dubai Land Department fees explained for the agent and mortgage costs.
Some new projects offer payment plans, usually for off plan units. Ready resale studios are normally bought with cash or a mortgage. See buying a Dubai apartment on instalments for how plans work and what to confirm.
Need more room? Compare 1 bedroom apartments for sale in Dubai, or see the studios for rent to compare renting with buying.
A studio has one main room that combines the bedroom, living space and kitchen area, plus a separate bathroom. There is no separate bedroom door.
It depends on the area, size and building. At the Savills Q3 2026 Dubai average of AED 1,817 per sq ft, a 450 sq ft studio works out at about AED 0.82 million. Check the cards above for live prices.
Yes, in designated freehold areas. Our guide to buying property in Dubai as a foreigner covers the rules.
The Land Department fee is 4% in total, split 2% each by default, plus fixed fees for the title deed, map and service partner. Add agent and mortgage costs if they apply.
Studios suit single tenants, so demand is steady in well connected areas. Returns depend on the price you pay, service charges and gaps between tenants.
1004 projects currently selling, from AED 460,000
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