Emirati real estate agents have shown remarkable performance in 2025, successfully executing deals in the emirate's thriving real estate market. According to the standards of the Dubai Land Department, an analysis by 'Emirates Today' revealed that 670 Emirati graduates of the 'Dubai Real Estate Broker Program', working in just three brokerage firms, conducted deals totaling approximately 907.44 million dirhams last year. Real estate agents stated that this advanced performance reflects the growing role of national talent in leading the real estate sector, establishing standards of professionalism and commitment, and highlights the ability of Emirati agents to compete strongly in a dynamic and diverse market. They added to 'Emirates Today' that Emirati agents achieved high rates in transaction volume and value last year, in addition to complying with real estate regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Supporting Emiratis in the real estate sector aligns with Dubai's direction to increase the participation of national cadres in various vital economic sectors. 5-Star Rating. Chairman of the Board of Directors of 'On Plan' Real Estate, Ahmad Al Dhaheri, received a '5-Star' classification with 90 points, making him the only Emirati broker to achieve this rating according to the Dubai Land Department's standards. 'On Plan' Real Estate, which received the 2025 Gold classification, is one of the largest companies supporting the training and qualification of Emiratis in the real estate field, employing around 300 Emirati nationals. Al Dhaheri confirmed to 'Emirates Today' that this performance reflects the growing role of national talent in leading the real estate activity, noting that graduates of the 'Dubai Real Estate Broker Program' who joined the company's team executed over 70 deals in 2025 valued at more than 200 million dirhams. 4-Star Rating. Meanwhile, the Founder and CEO of 'AKN' Real Estate, Abdullah Al Naaimi, received a '4-Star' classification for the fourth year in his real estate career, with a total of 88.5 points. 'AKN' Real Estate has 62 Emirati employees, while the sales by graduates of the 'Dubai Real Estate Broker Program' who joined the company's team exceeded 100 million dirhams in 2025 through 77 deals. Al Naaimi affirmed the company's commitment to training and qualifying Emirati agents, noting that empowering national talent is a strategic priority within the company's expansion plans. He told 'Emirates Today' that Emirati agents achieved high rates in transaction volume and value last year, in addition to complying with real estate regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction. In the same context, Ahmad Al Mansouri from 'PSI Real Estate', the CEO of 'Al Zajel Real Estate', Abdullah Al Banna, and the Founder and CEO of 'Al Liwan Royal' real estate brokerage, Maryam Al Ali, all received a '4-Star' classification with 88 points each. Additionally, Mohammad Al Falahi from 'Al Liwan Royal Real Estate' received a '4-Star' classification with 87.73 points, while Mohammad Al Falasi from 'Mohamed Alabbar Real Estate' and Mohammad Ali from 'Dubai Deons Real Estate' each scored 86 points. Mohammad Al Ataba from 'On Plan Real Estate' scored 85 points. Topping the List. As for non-Emirati real estate agents, the CEO of 'Harbor Real Estate', Dr. Mohannad Al Wadi, topped the list of Dubai's real estate agents with a '5-Star' classification. 'Harbor Real Estate' has 308 Emirati graduates of the 'Dubai Real Estate Broker Program', and the company executed deals worth 607.44 million dirhams in 2025 through 522 transactions. Al Wadi confirmed to 'Emirates Today' that the company provides specialized training programs and accredited professional courses to enhance professionalism and build client trust. He added that supporting Emiratis in the real estate sector aligns with the emirate's goals to increase the participation of national cadres in various vital economic sectors. He pointed out that the launch of the 'UAE Companies Incubator' as a new phase to support and qualify national cadres comes as part of sustainable investment in the national human element. He affirmed that investment in national cadres is not limited to providing job opportunities but extends to honing skills, enhancing knowledge of real estate laws and regulations, and learning the best global practices in brokerage. 2,028 Emirati Brokers by 2028. The number of Emirati real estate agents reached approximately 2,028 by the end of 2025, including 426 women. Meanwhile, the department aims to increase this number to 3,000 by the end of the current year 2026, raising the percentage of Emirati agents to 10% of the total number of brokers operating in the real estate market.
