Dubai’s property market has delivered unprecedented financial rewards for its brokerage sector, with official records revealing that licensed real estate brokers collectively earned Dh13.736 billion in commissions during 2025. According to data from the Dubai Land Department, this substantial income resulted from facilitating 215,741 property transactions with a combined value exceeding Dh686.8 billion.
The market distribution showed 149,290 transactions occurred in primary property sales totaling Dh448.1 billion, while the secondary market contributed 66,451 resale transactions worth Dh238.8 billion. Commission structures typically range from 2% to 5% per transaction, varying based on developer agreements and market conditions.
This financial boom has attracted significant professional interest, with registered broker numbers swelling to 39,776 by January 2026—a remarkable increase driven by Dubai’s expanding property sector. The growth is further evidenced by the proliferation of brokerage agencies, which jumped from 1,200 in mid-2025 to over 7,900 by year’s end.
The industry is experiencing a strategic evolution where new graduates enter the field while established brokers develop sophisticated value-added services. Leading firms like One Broker Group have pioneered turnkey project solutions, undertaking complete sales underwriting for developers. The company currently manages an impressive Dh29 billion portfolio across 16 projects, including 12 real estate and 4 hospitality developments.
Umar bin Farooq, Founder and CEO of One Broker Group, explained their comprehensive approach: ‘We become the developer’s exclusive market partner, handling everything from product positioning to payment schemes. This allows developers to concentrate solely on construction while we ensure sales targets are met.’
The sector operates under strict oversight from Dubai Land Department and its regulatory arm, RERA, which mandate professional training and licensing for all practitioners. Omar Bu Shehab, Director-General of the Dubai Land Department, emphasized that ‘true investment begins with people,’ noting that Dubai’s real estate transactions surpassed Dh917 billion in 2025, reflecting the market’s robust health and alignment with the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.
The first half of 2025 alone saw brokers generate Dh3.23 billion in commissions—nearly double the same period in 2024—demonstrating the accelerating momentum of Dubai’s property market and its increasingly professional brokerage ecosystem.