Inspections & handover
Property inspection cost in Dubai: 2026 price guide
What snagging, home inspection and move-in or move-out records cost in Dubai in 2026, what changes the price, and what to check before you book.
How much does a property inspection cost in Dubai?
The price depends on what the inspection is for. A snagging inspection lists defects in a new home for the developer to fix. A home inspection before you buy records the condition of a resale home before the transfer. A move-in or move-out record documents a rented home’s condition for the tenancy. Each is priced by property type and bedroom count.
To compare the options in one place, see property condition reports and home inspections.
| Property | Snagging inspection or home inspection |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | AED 695 incl. VAT (AED 795 incl. VAT before you buy) |
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 795 incl. VAT |
| 2 bedroom apartment | AED 1,095 incl. VAT |
| 3 bedroom apartment | AED 1,595 incl. VAT |
| Apartment with 4 or more bedrooms | AED 2,195 incl. VAT |
| Villa or townhouse with up to 2 bedrooms | AED 1,995 incl. VAT |
| 3 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 2,295 incl. VAT |
| 4 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 2,495 incl. VAT |
| 5 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 3,495 incl. VAT |
| Villa or townhouse with 6 or more bedrooms | From AED 5,495 incl. VAT, confirmed after a survey |
Move-in and move-out record prices
A move-in or move-out record is lighter than a snagging inspection. It records condition room by room, with located photographs, rather than checking installations for defects. OMEGA charges AED 475 incl. VAT for a studio, AED 575 incl. VAT for one bedroom, AED 675 incl. VAT for two, AED 795 incl. VAT for three and AED 1,150 incl. VAT for a villa.
On key day, book a move-in inspection.
Before you hand back the keys, book a move-out inspection.
What changes the price of an inspection?
Ask every provider to state the scope in writing before you compare prices. A lower price for a shorter visit is not the same service.
- Property type: a villa or townhouse has more outdoor areas and equipment than an apartment with the same bedroom count.
- Size: more bedrooms mean more rooms, bathrooms and AC units to check.
- Scope: whether installations are tested, or only the visible condition is recorded.
- Access: roofs, plant rooms and locked areas must be reachable on the day.
- Villas and townhouses with 6 or more bedrooms: priced after a survey.
What should the report include, and when do you get it?
A useful report gives located photographs, a priority for each finding and the next step, so the developer, seller or landlord can act on it. OMEGA delivers snagging reports, home inspection reports and move-in or move-out records the same or next working day after the visit.
A report is an independent, documented condition record you can present as evidence. It does not decide a dispute, and an inspection does not extend a legal deadline, such as the developer’s one-year period for installations under Article 40 of Law No. 6 of 2019.
Check VAT, re-inspection and exclusions before you book
Put these questions to any provider and keep the answers in writing.
- Does the quoted price include VAT? Every OMEGA price in this guide does.
- Is a re-inspection after repairs included, or priced separately?
- Which areas and installations are excluded, such as roofs without safe access?
- In what form will the report arrive, and how soon?
- Will any repair work be quoted separately, for your approval?
Other inspections OMEGA offers
For a single fault, OMEGA’s maintenance inspection is AED 200 incl. VAT for one concern, deducted from an approved repair quotation. For a technical question that needs an engineer, an engineer’s assessment with a written report starts from AED 1,495 incl. VAT, with the purpose, access and scope confirmed first.
If you are buying a resale home, read what to inspect before transfer.
Questions, answered.
How much does snagging cost for a Dubai apartment or villa?
With OMEGA, from AED 695 incl. VAT for a studio apartment to AED 2,195 incl. VAT for an apartment with 4 or more bedrooms, and from AED 1,995 incl. VAT for a villa or townhouse with up to 2 bedrooms. Villas and townhouses with 6 or more bedrooms start from AED 5,495 incl. VAT, confirmed after a survey.
How much is a home inspection before buying in Dubai?
OMEGA prices a home inspection before you buy on the snagging scale, except for a studio apartment: from AED 795 incl. VAT for a studio apartment and from AED 1,995 incl. VAT for a villa or townhouse. Book it before the transfer, so findings can be raised with the seller.
How much does a move-out inspection cost in Dubai?
With OMEGA, AED 475 incl. VAT for a studio, AED 575 incl. VAT for one bedroom, AED 675 incl. VAT for two, AED 795 incl. VAT for three and AED 1,150 incl. VAT for a villa. The same prices apply to a move-in record.
Is VAT included in property inspection prices?
Ask before you book, because a quote may not say. Every OMEGA inspection price in this guide includes VAT, from the AED 200 incl. VAT maintenance inspection to the AED 5,495 incl. VAT starting price for villas with 6 or more bedrooms, confirmed after a survey.
How long does a property inspection report take?
OMEGA delivers snagging reports, home inspection reports and move-in or move-out records the same or next working day after the visit. Ask any provider for its timing in writing if you have a deadline, such as a handover or a transfer date.
Why does a villa inspection cost more than an apartment?
A villa or townhouse usually has more rooms, outdoor areas, roofs and equipment to check than an apartment with the same bedroom count. That is why OMEGA prices them on their own scale, and confirms villas with 6 or more bedrooms after a survey.
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