How Our Deal Score Works: The Algorithm Behind the Number

Every listing on UAEDrops gets a Deal Score from 0-100. Here's exactly how we calculate it and why it matters for your purchasing decisions.

When you browse price drops on UAEDrops, every listing carries a Deal Score — a single number from 0 to 100 that tells you how good the deal is relative to the market. But how is it calculated?

The Five Components

Deal Score is a weighted composite of five signals, each measuring a different dimension of opportunity:

Drop Size (35 points)

The percentage price reduction is the strongest signal. A 15%+ drop scores maximum points. Drops under 3% score near zero — these could be rounding adjustments rather than genuine motivated pricing.

Negotiability (25 points)

This factors in seller motivation — how long the property has been listed, how many times the price has been cut, and the velocity of reductions. A listing that's been cut three times in two months scores higher than a single recent adjustment.

Below Median (20 points)

We compare the current asking price against the median for similar properties in the same area. A 3-bed in Dubai Marina priced 12% below the area median scores full marks here.

“A Deal Score above 70 means multiple strong signals are converging — significant drop, motivated seller, and below-market pricing. These are the listings to prioritize.”

— UAEDrops Research