What Is the Difference Between Carpet Area, Built Up Area and Super Built-Up Area?

The carpet area is the useful floor area of an apartment that can be used by placing furniture inside it, moving about in it and living in it. It usually includes spaces such as bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathrooms.

Built up area includes the apartment's internal space along with wall thickness and, depending on the measurement basis, balconies and other covered areas. In Dubai, the Dubai Building Code defines built up area more broadly for buildings and structures, so buyers should check the specific area definition used in their property documents.

The super built-up area is a standard phrase in the real estate industry which mostly includes a proportionate share of common areas like lobbies, lifts and corridors in the built-up area. It varies from time to time, hence always important to understand the components of super built-up area quoted by the developer.

With all the information above, it becomes easy for you to easily compare and verify the information provided in the listing of the characteristics of the property. Always consider the floor plan, the sale contract and the registration of the property in your decision-making process.

The Dubai Land Department acknowledges square meters as the measurement unit, but property listings are mostly made in square feet. At Acres & Yards, we ensure that you make the best decisions by understanding everything about the property. If you are buying your first apartment in Dubai, our information can help you select the right one.