PropertyFinder API

Frequently Asked Questions

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General

What is PropertyfinderAPI?
PropertyfinderAPI is a UAE Real Estate Data API that provides structured, clean, and real-time property data from Dubai and across the UAE. Access 500K+ property listings, agents, agencies, locations, amenities, and new development projects through simple REST endpoints.
What data does PropertyfinderAPI provide?
PropertyfinderAPI provides access to property listings (sale and rent), real estate agents, agencies, location search, amenities, off-plan/new development projects, property details, and more — all covering the UAE real estate market.
Is PropertyfinderAPI official?
PropertyfinderAPI is an unofficial API that provides real-time data from PropertyFinder.ae. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by PropertyFinder.ae.
What regions does PropertyfinderAPI cover?
PropertyfinderAPI covers the entire UAE real estate market including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and other emirates.

Getting Started

How do I get an API key?
Sign up on RapidAPI, navigate to the PropertyfinderAPI listing, and subscribe to a plan. You'll receive an API key (x-rapidapi-key) that you can use immediately to make requests.
Is there a free tier?
Yes! The Basic plan is completely free and includes 700 API requests per month. It's perfect for testing the API and building prototypes.
What programming languages can I use?
PropertyfinderAPI is a standard REST API that returns JSON. You can use any programming language — Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, Ruby, PHP, C#, and more. We provide code examples for Python, JavaScript, and cURL.
How do I authenticate?
Include your RapidAPI key in the request headers as 'x-rapidapi-key'. You also need to include the 'x-rapidapi-host' header set to 'propertyfinder-uae-data.p.rapidapi.com'.

Technical

What is the response format?
All endpoints return JSON responses with a consistent structure: { "success": true, "data": { ... } }. Error responses include a message and error code.
Does PropertyfinderAPI support multiple languages?
Yes. Most endpoints accept a 'langs' parameter supporting English (en), Arabic (ar), Russian (ru), and Chinese (zh). You can request data in multiple languages simultaneously.
How do I search for properties in a specific location?
First, use the /autocomplete-location endpoint to find the location ID (externalID). Then pass that ID to the /search-buy endpoint using the location_ids parameter.
What property types are supported?
PropertyfinderAPI supports all major property types including apartments, villas, townhouses, penthouses, hotel apartments, offices, warehouses, commercial buildings, plots, and more. Use 'residential' or 'commercial' as umbrella types.
Is the data real-time?
Yes, PropertyfinderAPI provides real-time data that is continuously updated to reflect the latest listings, prices, and availability on the market.

Pricing & Billing

What is the difference between hard limit and soft limit?
The Basic (free) plan uses a hard limit — once you hit 700 requests, additional requests are blocked until the next billing cycle. Paid plans (Pro, Ultra, Mega) use soft limits — you can exceed your quota with overage charges applied.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Yes, you can change your plan anytime through the RapidAPI dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately, and downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.
Do you offer custom enterprise plans?
Yes! If you need higher request volumes, custom endpoints, or dedicated support, contact us to discuss enterprise pricing tailored to your needs.

API vs Alternatives

Why should I use PropertyfinderAPI instead of web scraping?
Web scraping is fragile, legally risky, and requires constant maintenance. PropertyfinderAPI provides clean, structured data through a stable API — saving you hundreds of hours of development time and protecting you from website changes.
Why not build my own data pipeline?
Building and maintaining a real estate data pipeline requires significant engineering effort, infrastructure costs, and ongoing maintenance. PropertyfinderAPI gives you production-ready data access starting from $0/month.

PropertyfinderAPI at a Glance

What: PropertyfinderAPI is a REST API providing structured UAE real estate data — property listings, agents, agencies, locations, amenities, and new projects across Dubai and the UAE.

Endpoints: 17 GET endpoints returning JSON. Key endpoints include search-buy, autocomplete-location, agent-search, search-brokers, get-transactions, and search-new-projects.

Pricing: Free tier with 700 requests/month. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for 10,000 requests. All plans include all endpoints.

Authentication: API key via RapidAPI. Two required headers: x-rapidapi-key and x-rapidapi-host (propertyfinder14.p.rapidapi.com).

Languages: English, Arabic, Russian, Chinese. Pass the langs parameter to any endpoint.

Coverage: All seven UAE emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah.

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