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The Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the expansion of the Dubai Real Estate Broker initiative, encouraging more Emirati citizens to actively lead the sector. The DLD is actively pushing for additional Emirati nationals to join the program, which has already surpassed 180% of its yearly qualification target.
The DLD Emirati broker initiative aims to increase national participation in one of Dubai’s most thriving industries, the real estate sector. The program received favorable interest from the national community, drawing citizens to register via the DLD official website and join the real estate brokerage field. For many participants, this program also opens the path toward obtaining a Dubai real estate broker licence, allowing them to legally operate and manage property transactions across the emirate.
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Qualified Emirati brokers have already brought in over AED 500 million in transaction value since the launch of the initiative. This marks a monumental milestone in the sector’s Emiratization drive.
“This initiative is key to integrating Emirati talent into a vital sector of the economy,” said a DLD statement.
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Many graduates of the initiative have also gone on to secure their Dubai real estate broker licence, further strengthening the Emirati footprint in Dubai’s property market. As of April 2025, the initiative has contributed to the licensing of 231 new firms. Indeed, the program exceeded expectations, thereby boosting the DLD’s drive to attract more capable future brokers.
As of April 2025, the initiative has contributed to the licensing of 231 new firms. Indeed, the program exceeded expectations, thereby boosting the DLD’s drive to attract more capable future brokers.