Real estate licence in the UAE

Property brokerage in Dubai is regulated by RERA and requires a mainland licence plus individual broker certification — a free zone licence does not permit brokering Dubai property. Free zone entities are used for property holding and for development or investment activity, which is a different thing.

What to know first

Brokerage requires a RERA-licensed mainland entity and individually certified brokers.
Freehold ownership is restricted to designated areas for foreign owners.
Property held through a company has different transfer-fee and succession consequences than personal ownership.

Suitable free zones

JAFZA Offshore

Dubai

A holding vehicle for Dubai property — no visas, no office, no trading.

From: AED 10,000
Setup: 5–15 d
Max visas: 0

RAK ICC

Ras Al Khaimah

The UAE's most-used offshore registry — holding only, no visas.

From: AED 3,250
Setup: 2–7 d
Max visas: 0

100% remote setup

DMCC

Dubai

The prestige address in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with the strongest reception from banks.

From: AED 34,000
Setup: 5–15 d
Max visas: ∞

DIFC

Dubai

An English common-law jurisdiction inside Dubai, for regulated finance and family offices.

From: AED 73,450
Setup: 20–90 d
Max visas: ∞

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