Dubai Real Estate Sees 4,049 New Licensed Activities in H1 2025
Dubai’s real estate market registered 4,049 new licensed activities in the first half of 2025, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This surge reinforces the emirate’s reputation as a global investment destination. The growth is attributed to investor confidence, a diverse service landscape, and a commitment to transparency.
Officials noted that the emirate’s advanced regulatory framework and ongoing digital transformation have been crucial to this success. In particular, the Trakheesi System has played a key role in streamlining licensing and ensuring compliance with market standards.
- Total activities: 4,049 new real estate licenses in H1 2025.
- Top category: Sales brokerage led with 2,301; leasing brokerage recorded 1,279.
- Engine of growth: Trakheesi System streamlines approvals and compliance across services.
- Why it matters: Signals strong investor confidence and a diversified property services market.
- Strategy link: Aligns with Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 to boost innovation and trust.
Trakheesi System Driving Market Expansion
The Trakheesi System has become the foundation of Dubai’s real estate licensing process. It enables efficient registration for services including property sales brokerage, leasing brokerage, property management, land trading, valuation, and consultancy. Pre-approvals are also required for activities such as development and trustee services.
By integrating into Dubai’s digital ecosystem, the system has made it faster for investors and professionals to issue and renew licenses. This aligns with the emirate’s goal of building a business-friendly, secure, and flexible property market.
Brokerage Services Leading the Numbers
Of the total new activities recorded, real estate brokerage for sales led with 2,301 licenses, highlighting strong demand for property investment services. Leasing brokerage followed with 1,279 activities, reflecting the vibrancy of Dubai’s rental market.
- Land and property trading: 273
- Property management supervision: 43
- Mortgage brokerage: 43
- Real estate consultancy: 40
- Leasing/private property management: 24
- Leasing/third-party property management: 9
- Property valuation: 14
- Jointly owned property management: 9
- Real estate development: 11
- Mortgage advisory: 3
Aligned with Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033
This expansion supports the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which focuses on sustainability, innovation, and trust to maintain the city’s global ranking. By fostering an efficient and transparent environment, Dubai aims to attract more investors and residents, sustaining momentum through 2025 and beyond.
With strong foundations in place, Dubai’s property sector is set for continued growth, offering opportunities across investment, development, and advisory services.
