Real Estate Brokerage on Dubai Mainland
Brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Visa supportVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- On requestRenewal cost
Why Dubai
Dubai is the UAE's commercial capital — trade anywhere in the UAE with a Dubai DET licence, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. Choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Importantly, external approvals for real estate brokerage are: RERA (Dubai), DMT (Abu Dhabi) or the relevant emirate's land department. Day to day, real Estate Brokerage in Dubai means brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
From day one, among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, so local service businesses gravitate here. As a rule, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Dubai is a sensible home for real estate brokerage because brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Message us with your activity and visa count — we reply shortly with prices in writing.
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Documents required
The document list for real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
How Dubai works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
As a rule, we select the correct activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and the legal form, usually a LLC or a sole establishment. If the authority raises a query on real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), together with any external approvals the activity requires.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Your portal shows the status of this step for real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland in real time.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Dubai mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsWhat is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
In our experience, mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) normally issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
Just as important, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Which licence type covers real estate brokerage?
For most clients, real Estate Brokerage is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is real estate brokerage allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Real Estate Brokerage is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. RERA (Dubai), DMT (Abu Dhabi) or the relevant emirate's land department.
Ready to start your business in Dubai?
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland.
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In short, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Dubai licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Put simply, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled real estate brokerage on Dubai mainland for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
