Dubai real estate brokerage commissions surge 31% to Dh13.59 billion in 2025

The real estate brokerage sector in Dubai recorded strong growth in 2025, reinforcing its role as a major driver within the emirate’s property ecosystem.

According to data from the Dubai Land Department, real estate brokerage commissions reached Dh13.59 billion in 2025, representing a 31 per cent increase compared with 2024. The rise reflects higher levels of market activity as well as the expanding role of brokers in managing and facilitating property transactions within Dubai’s well-regulated real estate sector.

The growth in commissions coincided with a sharp increase in broker-led transactions. A total of 96,440 transactions were executed by brokers during the year, marking a 54 per cent rise compared with the previous year. The figures highlight the important role played by brokerage professionals in connecting buyers and sellers and ensuring the smooth functioning of the market.

Women also strengthened their presence in the sector during the year. Brokerage transactions conducted by women increased by 49 per cent to 28,909, while the value of commissions earned by women rose 83 per cent to Dh2.98 billion.

By the end of 2025, the number of women working in real estate brokerage had reached 11,371 out of a total of 32,294 registered real estate brokers in Dubai. The data reflects the sector’s continued ability to attract diverse talent and provide opportunities within a structured professional environment.

The number of new real estate brokers also grew significantly. In 2025, a total of 13,083 new brokers entered the sector, representing a 38 per cent increase compared with 2024. Industry observers say the rise highlights the sector’s growing appeal as both a professional career and an investment pathway.

Meanwhile, the number of registered real estate brokerage offices reached 9,785, operating within a regulatory framework designed to balance sector expansion with the maintenance of service quality.

The Dubai Land Department continues to support the long-term sustainability of the brokerage sector by encouraging greater participation from UAE nationals. One of its initiatives is the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme, which aims to increase the number of Emirati brokers and enable young nationals to benefit from opportunities in the real estate market.

The department has also launched the Real Estate Brokers Incubator Program in collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis and several academic partners. The program is designed to help Emirati brokers transition from individual practice to establishing fully integrated real estate brokerage companies that operate in line with global best practices.

Officials said these initiatives have already produced measurable results, with an increasing number of Emirati brokers successfully executing property transactions worth billions of dirhams, reflecting the effectiveness of efforts to develop national talent and strengthen the future of real estate brokerage in Dubai.