Dubizzle UAE Scraper

Dubizzle UAE Scraper creates a structured dataset of classified listings collected from Dubizzle, the UAE's largest classifieds marketplace. Each dataset item represents one listing across motors, property, jobs, classifieds, or community sections, and can include price, location, photos, vehicle or property attributes, and seller details, with optional listing details and contact phone numbers. Query the source by Dubizzle URL, keyword, or category and city, control the result limit with maxItems and maxPages, and retrieve records through the Apify Dataset API or export them as JSON, CSV, Excel, or other supported formats.

Dataset at a glance

Property	Value
Source	dubizzle.com (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and all seven emirates)
Record unit	One classified listing, with optional nested attributes and seller fields
Input methods	Dubizzle URL (startUrls), keyword (searchQueries), or category + city
Main identifiers	listingId, listing url
Delivery	Apify Dataset and API
Export formats	JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, HTML (Apify dataset exports)
Update model	Fresh records per Actor run
Pricing	$1 per 1,000 listings; +$1 per 1,000 for details; +$1 per 1,000 for contact details

Coverage and available records

The Actor collects listings from public Dubizzle pages using three entry points:

• URL-based: Pass Dubizzle search, category, or listing URLs in startUrls. Filters already in the URL are kept.
• Keyword-based: Pass keywords (for example "toyota land cruiser") in searchQueries, optionally combined with a category and city.
• Category-based: Set category and city to scrape a marketplace vertical directly.

Supported categories: motors (used cars, rental cars, number plates), jobs, property-for-rent and property-for-sale (residential and commercial), classified, and community. City scope covers all UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain.

Record types and limits:

• Listing-level records are always collected: ID, URL, title, price, currency, section, category, city, location, photos, and attributes.
• Detail fields are conditional: longer descriptions, seller, coordinates, and extra attributes are returned when fetchDetails is enabled.
• Contact fields are conditional: seller phone (and WhatsApp/email when present) is returned when fetchContactDetails is enabled and a number is extracted.
• Result cap: maxItems limits the number of listings (0 means unlimited); maxPages limits search-result pages per URL or query (each page holds 25 listings).

Known exclusions: contact numbers are returned only when a number is actually revealed; each run captures page state at run time (no historical snapshots).

Data dictionary

Field names below match dataset record JSON properties exactly. Fields marked conditional appear only when the corresponding input toggle is enabled.

Field	Type	Nullable	Description	Example
listingId	string	No	Dubizzle listing identifier; best stable deduplication key	16927424
url	string	No	Canonical listing URL	https://dubai.dubizzle.com/motors/used-cars/...
title	string	No	Listing title	Toyota Land Cruiser LC 76 LX 2026 GCC Specs...
price	number	Yes	Asking price	225000.0
currency	string	Yes	Currency code	AED
section	string	Yes	Marketplace section	motors
category	string	Yes	Category breadcrumb	Used Cars > Toyota > Land Cruiser 70 Series
city	string	Yes	City / emirate	Dubai
location	string	Yes	Full address	Ras Al Khor Industrial 2, ... Dubai, UAE
photos	string[]	Yes	Photo URLs	["https://dbz-images.dubizzle.com/...", ...]
photosCount	number	Yes	Number of photos	14
attributes.make	string	Yes	Vehicle make (motors)	Toyota
attributes.model	string	Yes	Vehicle model (motors)	Land Cruiser 70 Series
attributes.year	number	Yes	Vehicle year (motors)	2026
attributes.kilometers	number	Yes	Mileage (motors)	0
attributes.fuel_type	string	Yes	Fuel type (motors)	Diesel
attributes.transmission_type	string	Yes	Transmission (motors)	Manual Transmission
attributes.body_type	string	Yes	Body type (motors)	SUV
seller.type	string	Yes	Seller type code	IN
seller.name	string	Yes	Seller or agent name	Alkady Cars
seller.phone	string	Yes	Seller phone (conditional — fetchContactDetails)	+971564020120
phoneNumber	string	Yes	Revealed phone number (conditional — fetchContactDetails)	+971564020120
latitude	number	Yes	Map latitude (conditional — fetchDetails)	25.17729372
longitude	number	Yes	Map longitude (conditional — fetchDetails)	55.35740405
postedAt	string	Yes	Date posted (ISO 8601)	2026-08-20T09:47:51+00:00
sourceQuery	string	Yes	Query that produced the record	toyota
detailFetched	boolean	No	Whether detail enrichment succeeded	true
contactFetched	boolean	No	Whether contact extraction succeeded	true

Example dataset record

Real record produced with a keyword search (searchQueries: ["toyota"]), category motors/used-cars, city dubai, with details and contact details enabled. The photos array is truncated for readability.

{
  "listingId": "16927424",
  "url": "https://dubai.dubizzle.com/motors/used-cars/toyota/land-cruiser-70-series/2026/7/31/toyota-land-cruiser-lc-76-lx-2026-gcc-spec-2-297---b1b8f42ceb9148069f95e69e262e24a7/",
  "title": "Toyota Land Cruiser LC 76 LX 2026 GCC Specs DIFF LOCK , WINCH",
  "price": 225000.0,
  "currency": "AED",
  "section": "motors",
  "category": "Used Cars > Toyota > Land Cruiser 70 Series",
  "city": "Dubai",
  "location": "Ras Al Khor Industrial 2, Ras Al Khor Industrial, Ras Al Khor, Dubai, UAE",
  "photos": ["https://dbz-images.dubizzle.com/images/2026/07/31/e0ac29bb7d90484e96e6019b83ee0fab-.jpg?impolicy=dpv"],
  "photosCount": 14,
  "attributes": {
    "make": "Toyota",
    "model": "Land Cruiser 70 Series",
    "year": 2026,
    "kilometers": 0,
    "fuel_type": "Diesel",
    "transmission_type": "Manual Transmission",
    "body_type": "SUV"
  },
  "seller": {
    "type": "IN",
    "name": "Alkady Cars",
    "phone": "+971564020120"
  },
  "phoneNumber": "+971564020120",
  "latitude": 25.17729372,
  "longitude": 55.35740405,
  "postedAt": "2026-08-20T09:47:51+00:00",
  "sourceQuery": "toyota",
  "detailFetched": true,
  "contactFetched": true
}

The record above was produced with this input:

{
  "searchQueries": ["toyota"],
  "category": "motors/used-cars",
  "city": "dubai",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "maxPages": 5,
  "fetchDetails": true,
  "fetchContactDetails": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "AE" }
}

Query and input reference

Input	Type	Required	Default	Accepted values	Description
startUrls	array (requestListSources)	No*	prefill URL	Dubizzle search, category, or listing URLs	URL-based entry point; filters in the URL are kept
searchQueries	array (stringList)	No*	—	Keywords (e.g. "toyota land cruiser")	Keyword search, combined with category and city
category	string	No	""	motors, motors/used-cars, motors/rental-cars, motors/number-plates, jobs, property-for-rent, property-for-rent/residential, property-for-rent/commercial, property-for-sale, property-for-sale/residential, property-for-sale/commercial, classified, community	Marketplace vertical
city	string	No	uae	uae, dubai, abu-dhabi, sharjah, ajman, al-ain, ras-al-khaimah, fujairah, umm-al-quwain	Geographic scope
priceMin	integer	No	—	0 or positive integer	Minimum price in AED
priceMax	integer	No	—	0 or positive integer	Maximum price in AED
maxItems	integer	No	0	0 (unlimited) or positive integer	Maximum listings to collect
maxPages	integer	No	0	0 (until results run out) or positive integer	Maximum pages per URL or query (25 listings per page)
fetchDetails	boolean	No	false	true / false	Fetch full listing details (charged as listing details)
fetchContactDetails	boolean	No	false	true / false	Reveal seller phone/WhatsApp (charged as contact details)
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Apify proxy, RESIDENTIAL, country AE	Apify proxy groups or custom proxies	Residential UAE proxies are recommended

* Provide startUrls, searchQueries, or a category — at least one source is required.

Minimal request:

{ "category": "motors/used-cars", "city": "dubai" }

Advanced request (keyword search with enrichment):

{
  "searchQueries": ["toyota land cruiser", "bmw x5"],
  "category": "motors/used-cars",
  "city": "dubai",
  "priceMax": 250000,
  "maxItems": 100,
  "maxPages": 5,
  "fetchDetails": true,
  "fetchContactDetails": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "AE" }
}

Retrieve the data through the API

The Actor runs on the Apify platform, so there is no server to host and no crawling infrastructure to maintain.

1. Start the Actor with a JSON input (console or API).
2. Wait for the run to finish, or use a synchronous endpoint if you want the response inline.
3. Retrieve items from the run's default dataset.
4. Paginate or export the dataset.

Python example:

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR-APIFY-TOKEN")

run_input = {
    "category": "motors/used-cars",
    "city": "dubai",
    "maxItems": 100,
}

run = client.actor("datascrapers/dubizzle-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item["listingId"], item["title"], item["price"], item["currency"])

Apify generates ready-to-run Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples on the Actor's API tab. Do not put a real API token in shared code or URLs.

Data quality and record handling

• Conditional fields: latitude, longitude, and extra attributes are present only when fetchDetails is enabled; phoneNumber and seller phone are present only when fetchContactDetails is enabled and a number is extracted.
• Source changes: Dubizzle page structure and values can change; unreadable fields are returned as null rather than fabricated.
• Deduplication: each run appends fresh records; the Actor does not deduplicate listings across runs. Use listingId as the stable key and filter repeated runs against previously stored IDs.
• Rate limits: Dubizzle can rate-limit automated traffic; residential UAE proxies are recommended for consistent coverage.
• Normalization: price is a numeric AED value; postedAt is an ISO 8601 UTC timestamp. detailFetched and contactFetched record whether each enrichment succeeded.

Export and pipeline examples

Destination	Recommended method	Typical use
PostgreSQL / Supabase	Dataset API poll or webhook consumer	Store vehicle or property inventory with price history
Google Sheets	Apify Google Sheets integration	Share market shortlists with dealers
CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce)	Webhook on run completion	Push new listings into lead pipelines
S3 / cloud storage	Scheduled export via Apify scheduler + integration	Archival of market snapshots

Pricing and cost examples

The Actor uses pay-per-event pricing with three chargeable events, all billed per 1,000 events:

Event	Trigger	Rate
Listing	Every listing record pushed to the dataset	$1 per 1,000
Listing details	fetchDetails enabled, listing enriched	$1 per 1,000
Contact details	fetchContactDetails enabled, phone extracted	$1 per 1,000

Example costs:

Records	Configuration	Estimated base cost
1,000	Listing only	$1.00
10,000	Listing only	$10.00
1,000	Listing + details	$2.00
1,000	Listing + details + contact details	$3.00

Apify paid plans reduce the per-1,000 rate. Contact details are charged only when a phone number is actually extracted. Estimates depend on the verified pricing model and the options selected for the run.

Limitations and responsible data use

• The Actor collects publicly accessible data from Dubizzle pages only.
• Field availability depends on what Dubizzle renders at run time; some values can be null or missing, and site changes can alter fields.
• Detail and contact fields are only collected when their toggles are enabled, and phone numbers are returned only when actually revealed.
• The Actor does not provide historical snapshots unless you store them yourself.
• Large runs require residential proxies; without them, coverage may degrade due to rate limiting.
• You are responsible for compliance with Dubizzle's terms of service, applicable privacy law, and any contractual obligations before using the data.

Dataset questions

What does one dataset item represent?

One classified listing from Dubizzle. Vehicle or property attributes and seller details are nested inside the same record, so a listing with full details still produces a single dataset item.

Which field should I use as a unique identifier?

listingId is the stable Dubizzle listing identifier and is the recommended deduplication key. The url (canonical listing URL) is a reasonable secondary key.

Are fields nullable or conditional?

Yes. Latitude, longitude, and extra attributes exist only when fetchDetails is enabled; phoneNumber and seller phone exist only when fetchContactDetails is enabled and a number is extracted. Within available records, fields that Dubizzle does not render are returned as null.

Can I retrieve the records as CSV or JSON?

Yes. The dataset can be exported as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML from the Apify Console, and queried through the Dataset API.

Does the Actor return historical data?

No. Each run captures the state of the pages at run time. To track price changes over time, schedule repeated runs and store the outputs yourself.

What counts as a billable result?

Three pay-per-event charges apply: a listing charge for every record ($1 per 1,000), a listing-details charge for each enriched listing ($1 per 1,000), and a contact-details charge for each phone extracted ($1 per 1,000). A listing-only run incurs only the listing charge.

Which sections can I scrape?

The Actor covers motors (used cars, rental cars, number plates), jobs, property for rent and for sale (residential and commercial), classifieds, and community sections across all seven emirates.

Related datasets from Data Scrapers

• Zoopla Scraper — UK property listings for comparative real estate market research.
• Cars Scraper — US vehicle listings that can be compared with the UAE motors market.
• Apartments Scraper — US rental listings for cross-market property analysis.

Data Scrapers support

Need an additional field, record type, or export workflow? Contact Data Scrapers at stardustspotlight@gmail.com. Include a sample source URL, required fields, expected record volume, and preferred delivery format.