Verified Brick

Verify a Dubai property before you buy

Independent property scoring, net rental yield and developer track records for UAE buyers and investors. Clarity before capital.

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What is Verified Brick?

Verified Brick is a free, independent property scoring platform for Dubai real estate. Search a project and instantly see a score out of 10, a colour rating, a breakdown across 10 parameters and plain-language red flags, built on verifiable data instead of sales claims.

Sample Residences

1 BR apartment · 742 sq ft
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
Example Developments

Off-planExample data
Green bandConfidence: MediumNo red flags

Very important · 75%

Weight shown per parameter
8.2
Developer reputation
20%

Delivered 4 of 5 projects on time

HighDLD records · Oct 2026
9.5
Legal status and title
15%

RERA registered · escrow account in place

HighRERA register · Oct 2026
6.8
Price vs market value
12%

4% above comparable transactions

HighDLD transactions · Oct 2026
7.0
Rental yield and ROI
12%

Net 5.6% vs 7.2% gross

MediumEstimatedEjari rentals · Sep 2026
7.8
Payment plan and total cost
10%

60/40 plan · 2 yrs post-handover

MediumDeveloper plan · Oct 2026
7.0
Contract terms
6%

Delay penalty clause included

MediumSPA review · Oct 2026
More details · 4 secondary parameters (25%)
8.0
Location and demand

Strong tenant demand in area

MediumEjari, maps · Sep 2026
7.2
Service charges and building quality

AED 15.5 per sq ft per year

MediumEstimatedRERA index · Aug 2026
6.5
Exit and resale potential

Moderate resale volume nearby

LowDLD transactions · Oct 2026
8.0
Financing

Accepted by major UAE banks

MediumBank lists · Sep 2026

Red-flag checks passedRegistered with RERA, escrow in place, no serious delivery delays.

Worth a closer lookAsking price is 4% above recent comparable sales in the same area.

Illustrative example. Fictional project, not real data.Every figure shows its source and last-updated date.

Built to be trusted

Non-negotiable rules that shape every score we publish.

Independent

No paid rankings. No developer collaborations. Scores are never for sale.

Facts first

Built on official records and real transactions. Anything estimated is labelled “Estimated”.

Transparent

Every figure shows its source and date. The scoring method is published.

Buyer-first

Designed for people who buy, not people who sell. The full score is free, with no sign-up.

Four steps.
No sign-up. One score.

You enter only a few details and the platform fills in the rest from its own data. Every auto-filled value shows its source, and you can correct it.

Optional, for a sharper score

  • Asking price
  • Unit size
  • Payment plan
  • Expected rent
  • Live or invest
  • Cash or mortgage
  1. 1

    Search

    Type a project name, building or area. Autocomplete does the rest.

  2. 2

    Select the project

    Pick it from the list. We fill in developer, legal and market data.

  3. 3

    Choose unit type

    Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR and so on, so prices and rents compare like for like.

  4. 4

    Off-plan or ready

    Each uses its own rules. Your score appears straight away.

10 parameters. One honest number.

Each parameter is scored 0 to 10, then combined into a weighted total out of 10. Green is 7.5 and above, amber 5.0 to 7.4, red below 5.0.

Very important

75% of the score

  • Developer reputation

    20%

    Delivery record and reliability of the developer

  • Legal status and title

    15%

    Whether the project and seller are legally safe

  • Price vs market value

    12%

    Whether the price is fair

  • Rental yield and ROI

    12%

    Realistic net return

  • Payment plan and total cost

    10%

    Affordability and risk of the plan

  • Contract terms

    6%

    Fairness of the sale agreement

Secondary

25% of the score

  • Location and demand

    10%

    Quality of area and tenant demand

  • Service charges and building quality

    6%

    Ongoing cost and condition

  • Exit and resale potential

    5%

    How easily it can be sold later

  • Financing

    4%

    Ease of getting finance

Developer reputation alone is built from seven sub-factors, led by on-time delivery. Read how we score

Red flags and data confidence

Red flags override the score

A good yield can’t make up for a legal or delivery risk. These issues trigger a visible warning, whatever the total says.

  • Project not registered with DLD/RERA
  • No escrow account for an off-plan project
  • Serious or repeated developer delivery delays
  • Seller cannot be verified as the owner (resale)
  • Price far above comparable transactions

Honest about what we don’t know

Every parameter and every total carries a data confidence label, based on how much data exists and how recent it is.

High

Recent official records or transactions back this figure.

Medium

Partial or older data, or some values estimated.

Low

Limited data. Treat as an early indication only.

Missing data shows Not enough data and lowers confidence. We never guess, and never count a gap as zero.

Evidence, not sales talk

For anyone about to make a Dubai property decision.

Property investors

Compare net yields, assess developer risk and screen off-plan and ready opportunities before committing capital.

First-time buyers

Find out whether you are paying a fair price and what owning the home will really cost.

Overseas buyers

Check price, yield and developer claims when you can’t easily visit the property yourself.

Anyone wanting a second opinion

Already talking to an agent or developer? Check their numbers independently.

Learn before you buy

Plain-language guides for Dubai buyers and investors.

Investing

Is Dubai a good place for real estate investment?

It can be, but it depends on what you buy, where, from whom and at what price. What works in its favour, and what to examine.

Read guide
Pricing

How to check whether a price is fair

Compare similar units, use actual transactions instead of listing prices, and check price per sq ft against the building and area.

Read guide
Developers

How to check a developer's track record

Promised versus actual handover dates, stalled projects, build quality and regulatory record, and where to find each.

Read guide
View all guides

Questions, answered

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Join the waitlist and ask us directly.

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What is Verified Brick?

Verified Brick is an independent property scoring platform for Dubai real estate, currently in development. Search a project and get a score out of 10, a colour rating, a breakdown across 10 parameters and plain-language red flags, so decisions rest on evidence instead of sales claims.

Is the score free? Do I need to sign up?

Yes, it is free, and no. The full score is always visible without registration. There is no sign-up wall, no pop-ups and no ads.

When is it launching?

Soon. Join the waitlist and we will let you know as soon as the first scored projects go live.

How is Verified Brick different from property portals and agents?

Portals and agents are paid when a property is listed or sold. Verified Brick scores are never influenced by developers, brokers or any payment: no paid placement and no sponsored ranking. Our methodology is published so you can see exactly how every score is produced.

How do I know if a Dubai property is overpriced?

Compare its price per square foot with recent transactions for similar units in the same building or area, not with listing prices. Verified Brick does this automatically in the “Price vs market value” parameter.

How can I check a developer’s track record?

Look at the promised handover date at launch versus the actual completion date across past projects, plus stalled projects, build quality and regulatory record. We show facts such as “Delivered 3 of 5 projects on time”, always with the source and date.

What hidden costs come with buying property in Dubai?

Typically the DLD transfer fee, agent commission, registration and trustee fees, ongoing service charges, maintenance and mortgage costs if you finance. Our net yield figure deducts these instead of showing the headline gross number.

Is off-plan riskier than ready property?

Off-plan carries delivery and developer risk because you pay before the building is complete. Ready property carries other risks, such as price and condition. Verified Brick scores both, with rules suited to each.

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?

Yes, in designated freehold areas. Overseas buyers should check the rules in their home country too; for example, residents of India typically use the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Is Verified Brick financial advice?

No. Scores are decision support, not financial or legal advice. Always do your own checks and speak to a qualified professional before buying.