Dubai’s real estate brokerage sector experienced significant growth and transformation in 2025, reinforcing its role as a major contributor to the emirate’s property ecosystem. Increased market activity, a growing number of brokers, and a strong regulatory framework have collectively boosted the sector’s efficiency and service standards.
According to data from Dubai Land Department, real estate brokerage commissions reached Dh13.59 billion in 2025, reflecting a 31% increase compared to 2024. The surge in commissions coincided with a 54% rise in broker-led transactions, which climbed to 96,440 deals, highlighting the critical role brokers play in facilitating property transactions across the market.
Women brokers also recorded remarkable progress during the year. The number of transactions handled by women increased 49% to 28,909, while the value of commissions earned by women surged 83% to Dh2.98 billion. This growth highlights the expanding influence of women across Dubai’s real estate value chain and their increasing presence in the brokerage profession.
By the end of 2025, 11,371 women were working as real estate brokers, contributing to a total of 32,294 registered brokers in Dubai. The steady rise reflects the sector’s ability to attract diverse talent and maintain high professional standards through structured regulations and licensing requirements.
The industry also saw an influx of new professionals, with 13,083 new real estate brokers entering the market, marking a 38% increase from 2024. This growth demonstrates the sector’s continued appeal as a career path and investment opportunity within Dubai’s thriving property market.
Additionally, the number of registered real estate brokerage offices reached 9,785, operating within a regulatory environment that balances market expansion with service quality and professionalism.
Dubai Land Department continues to strengthen the brokerage ecosystem through initiatives aimed at enhancing sector efficiency and encouraging the participation of UAE nationals. Programmes such as the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme focus on empowering Emirati talent, enabling young professionals to benefit from opportunities in the rapidly growing real estate market.
Another initiative, the Real Estate Brokers Incubator Programme, launched in collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis and academic institutions, supports Emirati brokers in transitioning from individual practice to establishing full-scale brokerage firms aligned with international standards.
These efforts have already produced measurable results, with an increasing number of Emirati brokers successfully executing property transactions worth billions of dirhams. The initiatives highlight Dubai Land Department’s long-term vision of building a strong, skilled, and nationally empowered brokerage sector capable of driving the future of Dubai’s real estate market.
