In our analysis of ready apartment sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department for the week of 12 October 2026, we identified 4 notable transactions that closed below TruValue. Leading the list is a 3br home in Downtown Dubai, which sold for AED 5,000,000, approximately 26% less than our TruValue estimate of AED 6,757,000.
The average deviation from TruValue across these 4 properties was around 11%. We have organized these sales according to how significantly they fell below TruValue, ensuring that no single community is overly represented. Each TruValue estimate is derived using the same methodology we apply when evaluating a property for a buyer, taking into account recent, truly comparable sales within the same neighborhood, focusing on identical bedroom counts and similar sizes.
It's important to note that a sale price falling below TruValue serves as an initial indicator rather than a definitive conclusion. Various factors can contribute to this discount, such as a tenanted unit that cannot be sold vacant, a less desirable floor or view, an older or unrenovated condition, or simply a seller in need of a swift sale. This underscores the significance of TruValue before making a commitment: it helps determine whether the price you see represents a genuine opportunity or merely a reasonable price for a property with limitations.
This week's best-value ready home sales
| # | Building (area) | Type | Size | TruValue | Sold for | Below by | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burj Vista (Downtown Dubai) | 3BR | 1,816 sqft | AED 6,757,000 | AED 5,000,000 | −26% | High |
| 2 | Bay Square (Business Bay) | Studio | 667 sqft | AED 998,000 | AED 935,000 | −6% | Very High |
| 3 | Zada Tower (Business Bay) | 1BR | 410 sqft | AED 870,000 | AED 820,000 | −6% | High |
| 4 | Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences (Business Bay) | 3BR | 1,644 sqft | AED 2,899,000 | AED 2,743,000 | −5% | High |
Ready (secondary) apartment sales registered with the Dubai Land Department during the week, compared with TruValue (MOVA's valuation) for a comparable home (same community, bedroom count and size) around the sale date. Only high-confidence TruValue estimates are shown; unit numbers are withheld. TruValue is a data-driven figure for mortgage and purchase workflow — not a physical inspection or a formal RICS report. A price below TruValue can reflect a tenanted unit, a lower floor or view, older condition or a motivated seller as easily as a genuine bargain.
What this means for your mortgage
Our perspective is clear: successful buyers in Dubai are those who understand a property's fair value prior to entering negotiations, not after. While these figures represent TruValue estimates for purchase and mortgage workflows rather than physical inspections or formal RICS reports, they illustrate the essence of an evidence-based valuation. Before you proceed with an offer, we can arrange a TruValue valuation (AED 599; AED 299 with partner coupon) for the specific home you are considering, followed by a free mortgage pre-approval. Start with our mortgage eligibility calculator.
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