Why Selling Dubai and Abu Dhabi Real Estate is More Competitive Than It Appears

Saturday, 17 January 2026

Million Dollar Listing UAE newcomer Mai Khaled shares a candid look at the realities of building trust, mastering market dynamics and succeeding in the UAE’s highly competitive real estate industry.

Key Highlights:

UAE real estate is often perceived as easy money, but the reality involves intense competition and continuous learning
Mai Khaled describes her first year in the industry as demanding and deeply educational
Success came through consistent effort, market knowledge and client trust-building over time
After five years in real estate, Khaled says each year brought greater confidence and growth
Million Dollar Listing UAE offers an unscripted, authentic view of daily brokerage life
The series focuses on real transactions, negotiations and professional challenges, not manufactured drama
Khaled joined the show to expand her professional reach and showcase how deals come together
Collaboration and mutual respect define relationships among brokers featured on the show
The programme highlights how brokers often operate in distinct territories, reducing direct rivalry
The show promises an engaging look at the human effort behind high-value property deals

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