Female investors invested AED118 billion ($32.13 billion) in Dubai’s real estate market in 2024. According to Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), women are playing a pivotal role in the real estate market with an estimated 50,979 property transactions.
Majida Ali Rashid while talking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) revealed that women in Dubai now have 34% of all real estate investors, highlighting a growing trend toward long-term investment among female buyers.
She noted that women possess a purposeful vision and leadership abilities, positioning them as pivotal players in shaping the future of the Dubai real estate market and contributing to the Emirate’s economic and social development goals under the D33 economic agenda and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.
According to the DLD CEO, the UAE government is actively working towards women’s development and is considering new regulations to support female participation in real estate through investment incentives, advisory services and representation in leadership roles.
To further encourage women, the Dubai Lands division has developed many initiatives and programs, including the Real Estate Agent Program, which brought over 1,000 women to the industry, and the Dubai Real Estate Brokers Program, which boosted the participation of women in brokerage.
The department also aims to create a more flexible investment environment by offering financing solutions, training initiatives, and support for women-led businesses. Beyond investment, women hold a key role in family decision-making and ensuring financial stability. To support this, the DLD has launched awareness campaigns to enhance women’s confidence and knowledge, empowering them to make effective real estate decisions.