BUA vs GFA in Dubai Real Estate: What Every Buyer Must Know (2026)

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BUA vs GFA in Dubai Real Estate: What Every Buyer Must Know (2026) BUA vs GFA in Dubai Real Estate: What Every Buyer Must Know (2026) You've seen the number on the brochure. Here's what it actually means — and why the difference between BUA and GFA could change everything about your purchase decision. Quick Answer BUA (Built-Up Area) is the marketing figure — the total of everything built under a roof, including covered balconies, wall thickness, and terraces. GFA (Gross Floor Area) is the regulatory figure — the enclosed internal area used by Dubai Municipality and the DLD to control how much can be legally built on a plot. BUA is almost always larger. Never compare two properties using one BUA and one GFA number — you'd be comparing apples to bricks. In this guide What BUA and GFA...

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