Dubai Launches PropTech Sandbox to Accelerate Real Estate Innovation and Future-Ready Regulations

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Dubai Future Foundation and Dubai Land Department have joined forces to launch the PropTech Sandbox, a pioneering programme designed to accelerate advanced real estate technologies, support next-generation regulatory frameworks, and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for PropTech innovation.

Key Highlights:

• Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Dubai Land Department (DLD) unveil the PropTech Sandbox to boost real estate innovation.
• The initiative aligns with Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) by supporting modern, tech-driven regulatory development.
• The Sandbox will test and scale emerging PropTech solutions in a safe, structured environment.
• Focus areas include AI-driven analytics, smart building systems, digital automation, and sustainability technologies.
• The programme will bring together government entities, startups, tech companies, and academic partners to co-create future-focused policies.
• DLD will provide market data and regulatory insights to support innovative solution development.
• Omar Bu Shehab highlights Dubai’s rapid transformation driven by digitalisation, data optimisation, and community-focused innovation.
• The initiative supports the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, enhancing transparency, service efficiency, and investment confidence.
• Khalfan Belhoul emphasises the importance of collaboration between government and private sectors to strengthen future readiness.
• Sandbox Dubai will offer a testing platform for developers, researchers, and financial partners to pilot real estate technologies.
• Goals include boosting real estate’s contribution to GDP, reducing operating costs, accelerating mortgage processes, and growing PropTech sector employment.
• The programme further elevates Dubai’s reputation as a global leader in smart, innovative, and sustainable real estate development.