Real Estate Brokers Secure Significant Presence in Dubai's Market Through Completion of Over 42,000 Deals in First Half of 2025
Women Brokers Shaping Dubai's Real Estate Market
Recent trends in Dubai's real estate sector reveal a significant surge in the presence and impact of women brokers. As of the first half of 2025, these female professionals number 10,100, executing 13,424 transactions worth nearly AED 1.43 billion (approx. USD 389 million) in commission values[1][2][3][4].
This growth in female participation is noteworthy, accounting for about 34% of the 29,577 registered brokers in Dubai[1][2]. The increase in women brokers has significantly influenced market dynamics, with their strong client relationships and deal-making prowess contributing to the sector's development.
Key statistics and trends include:
- Overall brokerage sector growth: Dubai’s brokers handled 42,181 transactions worth AED 3.23 billion in commissions during the first half of 2025, marking a 99% increase compared to H1 2024 (AED 1.62 billion)[1][2][4]. This growth was driven by a surge of 6,714 new brokers entering the market.
- Market infrastructure: The city boasts over 1,223 brokerage offices and 78 property valuation offices supporting market demand, with valuation offices employing 118 licensed valuers[1][3]. Additionally, more than 2,400 Real Estate Registration and Service Trustee Offices facilitated over 114,000 transactions for 86,398 customers, marking a 15% customer increase compared to H1 2024[1][3].
- Industry impact: The growing female participation is linked not just to transaction volume but also to enhancing transparency, investor confidence, and market vibrancy, helping consolidate Dubai's global position as a premier real estate investment hub[3][4].
In summary, women brokers are playing an increasingly influential and measurable role in Dubai's booming real estate brokerage sector, reflecting wider trends of gender inclusion and professionalization in this vibrant market[1][2][3][4]. Dubai's long-term vision is to position the emirate as a premier global hub for real estate investment, and the growing role of women brokers is a testament to the emirate's commitment to this goal.
Women brokers' investment in the real estate sector not only bolsters the number of transactions, but also contributes to the development of the environment, with their participation accounting for approximately 34% of the registered brokers in Dubai. The growth in this sector, driven by women brokers executing nearly AED 1.43 billion worth of transactions, is indicative of the positive impact of finance on the real estate market's dynamism and global influence in Dubai.
