Dubai Real Estate Brokerage Sector Achieves Strong Growth in 2025 with Rising Women Participation

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Dubai’s real estate brokerage sector recorded impressive growth in 2025, driven by higher transaction activity, expanding broker participation, and a supportive regulatory environment. The sector also saw remarkable progress in women’s participation and professional opportunities.

Key Highlights

• Dubai Land Department reported that real estate brokerage commissions reached Dh13.59 billion in 2025, reflecting a 31% increase year-on-year.
• The number of broker-executed property transactions grew by 54%, reaching 96,440 deals, highlighting the sector’s vital role in Dubai’s property market.
• Women brokers recorded outstanding progress, with transactions increasing by 49% to 28,909 deals.
• The value of commissions earned by women brokers rose 83% to Dh2.98 billion, showcasing their growing influence across the real estate sector.
• The number of women working as real estate brokers reached 11,371, out of a total 32,294 registered brokers in Dubai by the end of 2025.
• The sector also welcomed 13,083 new real estate brokers, representing a 38% increase compared with 2024, reflecting strong professional interest in the industry.
• A total of 9,785 registered real estate brokerage offices are now operating in Dubai, supporting the growing property market.
• Strategic initiatives such as the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme are helping empower UAE national talent and young professionals in the brokerage sector.
• The Real Estate Brokers Incubator Programme, launched in collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis, supports Emirati brokers in building fully integrated brokerage companies.
• These initiatives are strengthening Dubai’s professional real estate ecosystem and fostering the next generation of industry leaders.