Real Estate Licence Application in Dubai

A real estate licence is mandatory for all regulated real estate activities in Dubai, including brokerage, leasing, property management, development, and consultancy. Each activity must be specifically listed on the licence issued through the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and registered in the Trakheesi system of the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Without a valid licence, conducting such activities is illegal. EGSH provides full licensing support following DLD requirements.

There are multiple regulated activities under real estate licensing in Dubai, including brokerage, leasing, development, property management, consultancy, and others. Each activity requires separate selection during the licence application and may involve specific compliance requirements and supporting documents. EGSH, as an authorised Real Estate Services Trustee, helps you select the correct activities, prepare compliant documentation, and submit your real estate licence application in complete alignment with DLD and RERA regulations.

No. A real estate licence is a commercial licence issued through the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and registered with DLD. It authorises a company to operate legally in specific real estate activities in Dubai. Individual professionals—such as brokers, property managers, and consultants—must additionally obtain a Professional Practice Card from RERA, the regulatory arm of DLD. This card certifies their eligibility to work in the real estate sector under a licenced company. EGSH, as an authorised Real Estate Services Trustee, provides complete support with both company licensing and individual RERA registration, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

You must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your respective free zone authority to apply for a Real Estate licence as a free zone company. This NOC must be submitted as part of your application through the Trakheesi system on the DLD portal. Once the NOC is approved, you can proceed with registration and select the real estate activity you wish to conduct. EGSH facilitates the entire process — from verifying eligibility to obtaining approvals — ensuring full compliance and fast-track application handling.

The total cost depends on the type of real estate activity selected during the application. Each activity is licenced and charged separately per year. Official fees are as follows: — AED 5,000 per activity per year (e.g., mortgage consultation, real estate brokerage, leasing, real estate registrar, etc.) — AED 10,000 per activity per year (e.g., real estate public exhibitions, owners' associations supervision, evaluation services) — AED 15,000 per year (Real estate leasing and management services for third parties) — AED 25,000 per year (real estate development activity) In all cases, a Knowledge Fee (AED 10) and an Innovation Fee (AED 10) are added per activity. EGSH specialists will help calculate the licensing fees based on your selected activities and business setup.

Registering a new real estate business in Dubai is a sequential process. Before the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) issues the commercial licence, you must obtain pre-approval from RERA for the selected real estate activities. The standard process includes name reservation, activity selection, RERA pre-approval, and final licence issuance. EGSH assists with every stage of the process — from initial registration to obtaining the commercial licence and completing all required DLD and RERA approvals.