Do I need a RERA licence in Dubai if I want to work as a broker?

Yes. Anyone conducting brokerage for selling or leasing property must hold an active Practice Card issued by the RERA and work under a licensed brokerage firm.

Is a real estate brokerage licence in Dubai mandatory for online brokerage work?

Yes. Brokerage is regulated regardless of whether it is done online or offline. Advertising or mediating deals without a valid licence is considered unlicensed practice.

What does a real estate broker's licence in Dubai allow me to do?

It authorises the firm to mediate property sales and leasing transactions and allows registered brokers to represent clients legally in the Dubai market.

What determines the cost of a real estate licence in Dubai?

Costs depend on the activity type listed on the licence, mandatory DLD/RERA fees, training and exam requirements, and any activity-specific conditions such as guarantees or agreements.

Who can obtain a real estate agent licence in Dubai?

Individuals who complete the required RERA training, pass the professional exam, and are employed by a licensed brokerage can obtain a Practice Card to operate as agents.

When do I need DREI training?

Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) training is required before taking the RERA exam for brokerage, valuation, property management, surveying, inspection, and other regulated professions.

Is DLD approval required for advertising properties in Dubai?

Yes. Property advertisements must have a valid Trakheesi permit issued by the DLD before they can be published on any platform.

What happens if a firm operates without a valid brokerage licence?

It may face fines, suspension of activity, removal of advertisements, and rejection of transactions within the DLD systems.

What is the RERA exam, and how do I pass it?

It is the competency exam for real estate professionals. You pass by completing the required DREI training and achieving the minimum score set by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).

What is the RERA certificate, and when do I need it?

The RERA certificate is the official proof that you completed the required the DREI training for your real estate profession. You need it before taking the RERA exam and before applying for a Practice Card in regulated roles such as brokerage, valuation, or property management.

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EGSH is an officially authorised centre integrated with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), enabling clients to obtain, update, and manage real estate activity licences across all permitted categories.

EGSH supports clients with the complete licensing journey—from preparing the application and verifying required documents to submitting requests through the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the DLD systems, completing Trakheesi registration, obtaining Practice Cards where needed, and coordinating any approvals or No Objection Certificates (NOCs) specific to each activity.

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Most real estate activity licence applications are processed within one working day, depending on the selected activity and whether all required documents are in order.

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A full description of the invention, defining the problem solved, how it works, and the scope of protection you seek (claims), prepared according to the MoE’s patent-drafting standards.

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A concise abstract summarising the invention, along with labelled technical drawings or diagrams that illustrate the structure, method or process being patented.

Applicant and Inventor Documents

Passport copies, Emirates ID (if applicable), and details of all inventors and applicants. For corporate applicants, a trade licence and authorised-signatory documentation are required.

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Certified priority documents for foreign filings, or PCT national-phase entry documents, including the international search report and WO publication.

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What Is a Real Estate Activity Licence in Dubai

A real estate activity licence in Dubai is the formal authorisation that allows an individual or company to practice regulated real estate professions in the emirate. The commercial licence itself is issued through the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). However, its validity and use are governed by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), which supervise professional competency, compliance, and ongoing regulatory obligations.

The licence becomes operative only after it is registered in the DLD Trakheesi system, which is the mandatory regulatory gateway for all real estate activities in Dubai. Trakheesi links the commercial licence to specific real estate activities and enables the issuance of RERA Practice Cards, obtaining marketing permits, registering brokerage agreements, validating project development data, and managing compliance.

Real estate professions in Dubai are regulated under the broader legislative framework overseen by the DLD and the RERA, including the rules governing brokerage, property management, valuation, surveying, inspection, development, and trustee services. Engaging in any of these activities without a valid licence, Trakheesi registration, and—where required—RERA qualification constitutes unlicensed practice. It may lead to administrative penalties or suspension of activity by DLD.

Types of Real Estate Activities Regulated by the DLD and the RERA

The DLD and the RERA regulate a wide spectrum of real estate activities, each with specific licensing pathways, competency requirements, and compliance obligations. While every activity is recorded on the DET licence, the regulatory authority for practice standards, examination, and operational approval lies with the RERA through the Trakheesi framework.

Brokerage-related activities—including sale and purchase brokerage, leasing brokerage, mortgage brokerage and real estate promotion—require RERA training via the Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) and successful completion of the RERA’s professional examination. Only licensed firms with authorised brokers holding valid RERA cards may engage in brokerage transactions or represent clients.
Property management and administrative supervision activities—such as managing properties for third parties, private property management, or supervising jointly owned properties—are regulated under the RERA’s building and community management rules. Some categories require registration of managers and administrators in the RERA’s digital systems, while managing third-party properties requires compliance with bank-guarantee and staffing obligations.
Specialised professional activities, including valuation, surveying, property inspection and consultancy, are regulated under technical standards issued or approved by DLD. Valuers and surveyors must meet qualification, experience and accreditation criteria before the RERA issues their practice cards.

Developer-related activities, such as real estate development and organising real estate exhibitions, require additional DLD approvals. Development activity is permitted only for land owned by the licence holder or a partner, and all project marketing requires separate permits through Trakheesi.

Each activity carries unique compliance rules, fee structures and regulatory touchpoints. Therefore, selecting the correct activity at the DET stage determines the entire downstream licensing pathway—training, exams, contracts with the DLD, guarantees, additional permits and inspections.

Mandatory Requirements for Obtaining a Real Estate Licence in Dubai

Obtaining a real estate licence in Dubai requires meeting layered regulatory requirements involving the DET, DLD, RERA, the Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), and—where applicable—free zone authorities. While the DET licence activates the business legally, it does not grant the right to practice until all the RERA requirements are satisfied.

The first requirement is the issuance of a commercial licence by the DET (or a free zone), listing the specific real estate activities chosen from the DET’s officially maintained activity catalogue. In the case of free zone entities, the DLD requires a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the licensing authority before the entity can be registered in Trakheesi.

Following issuance of the commercial licence, the entity must be registered in the Trakheesi system, which is mandatory for all categories of real estate activity. Trakheesi registration validates the commercial licence, activates activity-specific permissions, and enables issuance of Practice Cards for all individuals conducting regulated functions.

Most professional categories require completion of the RERA/DREI training and successful passage of the RERA exam, which certifies competency according to the standards set by the DLD. This applies to brokers, property managers, valuers, surveyors, inspectors and consultants. RERA may refuse activation of an activity or issuance of a practice card until qualification requirements are met.

Some activities require additional regulatory conditions, such as:

Land-ownership verification for development activities;
Mandatory agreements with the DLD for trustee services;
A bank guarantee for third-party property management;
Minimum staffing standards for branches handling management activities.

Individuals performing regulated roles must hold a valid RERA Practice Card, which confirms their eligibility to perform professional duties on behalf of the licensed entity.

Ministry Review and Verification
The MoE reviews the application to confirm that:

An authorised party signs the request
The grounds for termination are valid
No active disputes are registered for the agency
The documentation satisfies procedural requirements

If clarification is needed, the Ministry issues a request for additional information.

Deregistration and Issuance of Confirmation
Once approved, the Ministry removes the agency from the Commercial Agencies Register and issues an official deregistration confirmation. This document serves as proof that the agency no longer holds exclusive rights or statutory protections.

The process is usually completed within three working days, provided the documents are accurate and no clarifications are required.

Consequences of Not Deregistering a Commercial Agency

If a commercial agency is not deregistered with the Ministry of Economy, it continues to produce legal and commercial effects as if the relationship were still active. The registered agent retains statutory protections, and the principal remains bound by obligations associated with the registration. Failure to complete deregistration can expose both parties to significant risks.

How to Obtain a Dubai Real Estate Licence

Obtaining a real estate activity licence in Dubai requires completing a set of procedures with the DET and the DLD/RERA, depending on the selected activity.

Issue the Commercial Licence with the DET

Apply through the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (or a free zone authority, if applicable) and select the precise real estate activities from the DET’s official activity list.
Free-zone entities must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before proceeding to DLD registration.

Register the Licence in the DLD Trakheesi System

Once the DET licence is issued, register the entity in Trakheesi, which activates the real estate activities and links the licence to the DLD’s regulatory framework. This step is mandatory for all activities, including brokerage, valuation, management, development and trustee categories.

Complete RERA Requirements for Regulated Roles

For activities requiring professional accreditation, individuals must complete the DREI training and pass the RERA examination before practice cards can be issued. The RERA verifies eligibility and activates each practitioner’s Practice Card under the licensed entity.

Activate Activity-Specific Permissions in Trakheesi

Depending on the activity, additional steps may include:

Registering property managers or administrators
Uploading bank guarantees
Verifying land ownership for development activities
Signing trustee agreements with the DLD
Obtaining marketing or project permits

Once all conditions are met, the entity becomes fully authorised to conduct the selected real estate activities in Dubai.

Documents Required for Real Estate Activity Licensing

Real estate activity licensing in Dubai requires submitting corporate, regulatory and activity-specific documents to the DET and the DLD/RERA. The exact list depends on whether the licence is mainland or free-zone, and on the nature of the real estate activity.

Core Corporate Documents

These documents are required for issuing the commercial licence and registering the entity in Trakheesi:

Valid passport and Emirates ID (if applicable) for all shareholders and authorised signatories
Trade name reservation and initial approval
Memorandum of Association (MOA) or relevant corporate documents
UAE mobile number and email for Trakheesi registration
Power of Attorney (if a representative applies)

Free Zone Licensing Requirements

Free-zone entities must provide additional documentation to enable the DLD registration:

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the free-zone authority confirming approval for conducting real estate activities
Licence copy issued by the free zone
Details of authorised signatories aligned with the free-zone registration

RERA Qualification and Practice Card Requirements

For regulated professions—brokerage, property management, valuation, surveying, inspection, consultancy—the RERA requires:

DREI training certificates
RERA exam results
Passport, Emirates ID, residency status confirmation
Recent photograph for issuing the RERA Practice Card

Practice Cards must be issued for every individual performing regulated real estate functions within the firm.

Activity-Specific Supporting Documents

Specific activities require additional, legally mandated evidence:

Real estate development: title deed proving land ownership under the licence holder or a partner (verified electronically by the DLD)
Third-party property management: bank guarantee of AED 5 million and proof of required administrative staffing
Trustee activities (Registration, Services, Promotion): signed agreement between the licence holder and the DLD
Private property leasing & management: title deed of the managed property; ownership must belong to the licence holder or second-degree relatives (per Local Order No. 2/2003)

Activity-Specific Conditions and Compliance Rules

Real estate activities licensed through the DET are governed by specific operational rules issued by the DLD and the RERA. These requirements determine who may practise each activity, what qualifications are mandatory, and what compliance obligations apply after Trakheesi registration.

Brokerage (Sales, Leasing, Mortgage, Promotion)

Brokerage firms may operate only through authorised brokers who have completed the DREI training and passed the RERA professional exam.

A valid RERA Broker Card is mandatory for every individual who markets, negotiates, or mediates a real estate transaction.

An approved Trakheesi permit must support all advertising, listing and marketing actions; unpermitted promotion can lead to administrative penalties or suspension by the DLD.

Property Management and Administrative Supervision

Managing third-party properties requires a bank guarantee of AED 5 million, as well as minimum staffing levels for each licensed branch. Managers and administrators must be registered in the RERA’s digital systems and hold valid RERA Practice Cards before performing regulated duties.

Private property leasing and management is restricted to properties owned by the licence holder or second-degree relatives and does not authorise management of external portfolios.

Valuation, Surveying and Property Inspection

Valuers, surveyors and inspectors must meet qualification and experience standards recognised by the DLD.

The RERA issues the relevant Practice Cards only after verifying academic credentials, technical competence and professional background.

Reports—valuation certificates, survey maps or inspection findings—must follow DLD-approved methodologies; non-compliant reports may be rejected and can affect the practitioner’s authorisation status.

Real Estate Development and Project Marketing

A development activity licence may be used only for land owned by the licence holder or a partner, with ownership verified electronically through the DLD’s systems.

Marketing of any project requires a dedicated Trakheesi marketing permit, apart from the commercial licence and activity registration.

Some projects may also fall under the DLD’s real estate development regulations, triggering additional requirements such as escrow, registration, or phased documentation.

Trustee Services (Registration, Services, Promotion, Centres)

Trustee activities can be activated only after the entity signs an official agreement with the DLD, which defines the scope, responsibilities, and compliance standards.

Trustee offices must meet facility, staffing and operational requirements set by the DLD and are subject to audits, inspections, and renewal conditions.

Government Fees for Real Estate Activity Licence in Dubai

The DLD defines government fees for real estate activity licensing and depends on the specific activity selected on the DET commercial licence. These fees are payable when registering the licence in the Trakheesi system and are separate from the DET trade-licence charges.

Fees for Selected Regulated Activities

Several real estate activities fall under specific fixed annual fee categories.

Real estate exhibitions, owners’ association supervision, and valuation services are subject to an annual fee of AED 10,000, plus AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation Fee.

Leasing and managing third-party properties requires an annual fee of AED 15,000. This category also has additional regulatory obligations, including a bank guarantee of AED 5 million and minimum staffing requirements for branches performing this activity.

Real estate development carries an annual fee of AED 25,000, in addition to verification of land ownership by the licence holder or partner. Separate Trakheesi permits are required before marketing any development project.

Trustee-related professions—including Registration Trustee, Services Trustee, Promotion Trustee, and Real Estate Service Centres—are subject to an annual fee of AED 100,000. Activation requires signing a formal services agreement with the DLD.

Standard Fee for All Other Real Estate Activities

All remaining DLD-regulated real estate activities, such as brokerage, consultancy, surveying, inspection, mortgage consultancy, representative offices, and similar categories, fall under a unified annual fee of AED 5,000, plus AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation Fee.

Payments for all real estate activity fees can be made through the DLD’s authorised channels, including credit card, eDirham, and Noqodi wallet, depending on the user’s Trakheesi account setup.

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