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Dubai’s real estate brokerage sector reported a standout performance in the first half of 2025, underscoring the critical role brokers play in sustaining growth and energising property transactions across the emirate.
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Brokers facilitated 42,181 real estate transactions between January and June, generating commissions totalling more than Dhs3.23bn. This marks a 99 per cent increase compared to Dhs1.62 billion in commissions during the same period in 2024, according to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), a Dubai Media Office report said.
The surge in activity is tied to a growing base of professionals operating in the market. The number of registered real estate brokers reached 29,577, including 6,714 new entrants in H1 2025. This trend reflects increasing confidence in the profession and highlights brokers’ expanding role in guiding investors toward high-potential opportunities.
Women brokers gain prominence
Women are playing a larger role in shaping the real estate landscape. A total of 10,100 women are now active in Dubai’s brokerage field. In the first six months of 2025, they were involved in 13,424 transactions, generating nearly Dhs1.43bn in commissions.
This strong showing highlights the growing influence of women in the industry and their ability to forge relationships, close high-value deals, and contribute to the market’s vibrancy.
Sector extends beyond transactions
Real estate brokers continue to serve as crucial intermediaries between developers, buyers, and investors. Their role in enhancing transparency and supporting informed decision-making has become increasingly vital. In addition to brokerage services, property valuation firms have contributed to sustaining demand by offering integrated services.
As of H1 2025, there were 1,223 registered brokerage offices in Dubai and 78 property valuation offices employing 118 licensed valuers.
Meanwhile, Real Estate Registrations and Services Trustees Offices have also helped boost market efficiency. These 2,426 offices processed 114,848 transactions in the first half of the year, serving 86,398 customers, a 15 per cent rise in client volume compared to the same period in 2024.
Dubai’s thriving brokerage and valuation sector reflects the emirate’s strategy of fostering a real estate environment rooted in public-private collaboration. Through professional services, brokers are helping reinforce investor confidence and positioning Dubai as a premier global hub for real estate investment.
