Dubai Launches First PropTech Hub in MEASA Region to Support 200 Startups by 2030
Friday, 4 July 2025
Dubai has taken a bold leap toward transforming its real estate sector with the launch of the region’s first PropTech innovation hub. The initiative—the Dubai PropTech Hub—has been launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, in a landmark partnership between the DIFC Innovation Hub and the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Key Highlights of the Dubai PropTech Hub:
- First of its kind in MEASA (Middle East, Africa & South Asia) for property technology innovation.
- Backed by DIFC Innovation Hub, which also houses the region’s largest fintech accelerator.
- Aims to support 200+ PropTech startups and scaleups by 2030.
- Targeting to create 3,000+ new jobs and attract $300M+ in investments.
- Will offer customised licensing, incubators, and venture-building services.
- Provides AI and smart building pilots with top developers and partners.
- Strengthens Dubai’s alignment with Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.
What the PropTech Hub Offers:
- Tailored licensing packages and purpose-built physical workspaces.
- Access to incubators, regulatory guidance, and financial infrastructure.
- Venture building services and joint pilot programs to test innovative solutions.
- Early-stage startup support and thought leadership programmes to keep pace with emerging trends.
- Collaboration platform for developers, tech firms, regulators, investors, and service providers.
Founding Partners Driving Innovation:
- Binghatti
- Majid Al Futtaim
- Sobha Realty
- Union Properties
- Transguard (infrastructure and security tech)
These industry leaders are already exploring AI-powered smart building and security applications in collaboration with DIFC.
Leadership Speak:
Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, noted:
“This landmark initiative fast-tracks the expansion of the PropTech market and positions Dubai as a global leader in real estate innovation.”
Omar Hamad BuShehab, Director General of DLD, added:
“The hub extends our REES initiative by providing startups with advanced infrastructure, fostering a smarter, tech-driven real estate sector.”
A Smarter Future for Real Estate
The Dubai PropTech Hub is set to redefine the real estate landscape, making it more transparent, efficient, and tech-enabled. From investors to residents, all stakeholders stand to benefit from this futuristic ecosystem that merges property with digital innovation.
Dubai continues to prove why it remains one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities, now positioning itself as a global PropTech powerhouse.
