How are square feet converted to square metres?
One square foot equals 0.0929 square metres, so you multiply the sq ft figure by 0.0929 to get square metres. For example, The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary publishes saleable areas from 539.7 to 963.7 sq ft, which converts to roughly 50.1 to 89.6 square metres.
To convert square feet to square metres, multiply the square foot figure by 0.0929. This is the standard conversion factor, and it works the same way whichever project's brochure you are reading, since Dubai developers typically publish saleable areas in square feet first.
The conversion, step by step
Since 1 sq ft = 0.0929 m², take the number of square feet on your floor plan and multiply it by 0.0929 to arrive at square metres. For a quick estimate, dividing the square foot figure by roughly 10.76 gives the same result. This applies to any unit size you are comparing across projects in our selection, not only to a specific development.
A worked example: The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary
The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary publishes saleable areas of 539.7 to 963.7 sq ft across its one- and two-bedroom collection, according to the developer's official brochure. Applying the conversion:
- 539.7 sq ft × 0.0929 ≈ 50.1 m²
- 963.7 sq ft × 0.0929 ≈ 89.6 m²
So the published range for this collection corresponds to roughly 50.1 to 89.6 square metres, depending on the specific unit and its bedroom count. Our project guide on The Woods Abode at Sobha Sanctuary sets out the full context for this collection, our comparison between The Woods Abode one-bedroom and two-bedroom units breaks down how the size range applies across typologies, and the project page lists the current unit mix.
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Why this matters when comparing units
Buyers used to metric measurements, common across most of Europe, Africa and much of Asia, often find it easier to picture a unit in square metres rather than square feet, since Dubai listings are published in square feet by default. Doing this conversion yourself, or asking your advisor to confirm it for a specific unit, avoids any confusion when comparing a Dubai floor plan against a property you know from home. Our guide on understanding floor plans and unit types in Dubai covers how to read a floor plan more broadly, including what saleable area does and does not include.
How Orven helps with sizing questions
If you are comparing units across different projects, or trying to picture a specific size in the unit of measurement you are used to, we walk through the exact figures for each floor plan with you. Reach us on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com with the project and unit you are considering.
FAQ
Is 0.0929 the exact conversion factor for square feet to square metres? Yes, this is the standard conversion used consistently, and it applies to any unit size, not only to a specific project.
Does saleable area in square feet include balconies? This depends on how each developer defines saleable area in its brochure; your advisor confirms this for the specific unit you are considering.
Are all Dubai property listings published in square feet? Most developers publish primarily in square feet, though some materials also show square metres; when only one is given, the conversion above applies.
What is the smallest and largest unit at The Woods Abode in square metres? Based on the published range of 539.7 to 963.7 sq ft, that corresponds to roughly 50.1 to 89.6 square metres, though the exact unit mix and current availability are confirmed by your advisor.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 0.0929 the exact conversion factor for square feet to square metres?
Yes, this is the standard conversion used consistently, and it applies to any unit size, not only to a specific project.
Does saleable area in square feet include balconies?
This depends on how each developer defines saleable area in its brochure; your advisor confirms this for the specific unit you are considering.
Are all Dubai property listings published in square feet?
Most developers publish primarily in square feet, though some materials also show square metres; when only one is given, the conversion above applies.
What is the smallest and largest unit at The Woods Abode in square metres?
Based on the published range of 539.7 to 963.7 sq ft, that corresponds to roughly 50.1 to 89.6 square metres, though the exact unit mix and current availability are confirmed by your advisor.
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