Property Overview
A 3-bedroom townhouse in May at Arabian Ranches III by Emaar Properties at AED 3,200,000. The agent lists the size as 1,559 sqft, but research confirms this is the plot area, not the built-up area. DLD data shows 3BR units in May have a BUA of 2,003 sqft (Aria type) to 2,055 sqft (Iris type) on a 1,559 sqft plot. The agent describes this as a distress sale with a motivated seller.
Property Highlights
- Type: 3BR townhouse
- Plot: 1,559 sqft
- BUA: approximately 2,003 to 2,055 sqft (layout type not specified)
- Asking price: AED 3,200,000
- OP: Not disclosed
- Status: Under construction, official Q3 2027 (early handovers occurring)
Size Discrepancy
The agent states the size as 1,559 sqft. This is the plot area, not the built-up area. Every 3BR DLD record in May shows a 1,559 sqft plot with a BUA between 2,003 and 2,055 sqft. The BUA is the liveable space and should be used for price comparison. At approximately 2,003 sqft BUA, the effective rate is AED 1,598 per sqft. At 2,055 sqft BUA, it is AED 1,557 per sqft.
Pricing Analysis
DLD Transactions (3BR, May, Arabian Ranches III)
- AED 3,000,000 for 2,055 sqft BUA, 1,559 sqft plot (9 Oct 2026, Ready, AED 1,460 per sqft BUA)
- AED 2,800,000 for 2,003 sqft BUA, 1,559 sqft plot (9 Sep 2026, Ready, AED 1,398 per sqft BUA)
- AED 2,725,000 for 2,055 sqft BUA, 1,559 sqft plot (25 Aug 2026, Ready, AED 1,326 per sqft BUA)
- AED 3,030,000 for 2,055 sqft BUA, 1,559 sqft plot (13 Feb 2026, Off-plan, AED 1,474 per sqft BUA)
- AED 2,566,959 for 2,051 sqft BUA (21 May 2026, Off-plan, AED 1,252 per sqft BUA)
- AED 2,491,888 for 2,051 sqft BUA (19 Jun 2026, Off-plan, AED 1,215 per sqft BUA)
The most recent ready sale was AED 3,000,000 (October 2026). At AED 3,200,000, this listing is AED 200,000 (6.7%) above that sale. Off-plan assignment transactions ranged from AED 2,491,888 to AED 2,566,959 (May to June 2026). The asking price is significantly above all off-plan comparables.
Competing Listings
- AED 2,700,000 for 1,559 sqft plot (May, off-plan, AED 990K paid, 5 installments left)
- AED 2,999,999 for 2,003 sqft BUA (May, under construction, Q3 2027)
- AED 3,200,000 for 1,989 sqft (May, off-plan, AED 990K paid)
An off-plan assignment at AED 2,700,000 in the same cluster is AED 500,000 cheaper. Buyers should review all active listings in May before deciding.
Wider Arabian Ranches III Comparisons
3BR townhouses in the Anya cluster within Arabian Ranches III start from AED 2,625,000. These offer an alternative at a lower price point within the same master community with shared amenities.
About May at Arabian Ranches III
A townhouse cluster within Arabian Ranches III by Emaar Properties. Offers 3BR townhouses in two architectural styles: Aria and Iris. Each unit includes a private garden, balconies, terraces and a maid room with attached bathroom. The cluster is sold out from the developer. Construction started February 2024 and was 85.64% complete as of October 2025. Official handover is Q3 2027, though some early handovers have occurred.
About Arabian Ranches III
A master community by Emaar in Wadi Al Safa 5, accessed via Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611). Features a community clubhouse, infinity pool, kids pool, gymnasium, squash courts, nursery, mosque, retail, restaurants, jogging tracks and landscaped gardens. Multiple clusters including May, Anya, Sun and others. Freehold ownership.
Verification Notes
The asking price, 3BR configuration and motivated seller claim are from the agent brief. The stated 1,559 sqft is confirmed as the plot area, not BUA. BUA is approximately 2,003 to 2,055 sqft per DLD data. At AED 3,200,000, the asking price is 6.7% above the most recent DLD ready sale (AED 3,000,000, October 2026) and well above off-plan assignment transactions. A competing listing at AED 2,700,000 exists in the same cluster. The distress sale claim is not supported by the pricing relative to recent transactions.