Real Estate News in the UAE for the Month of September 2025
- Incubator Launched by DLD
- DLD Wins at APPA 2025
- RAK Announces Waiver
- Surge in Sharjah Real Estate
- Ru’ya Careers 2025
- FAQs
From government initiatives to market milestones, September 2025 brought a wave of impactful real estate news across the UAE. New programmes and sector wide developments were rolled out across multiple emirates during this month. These reflected strong confidence, growth opportunities and a clear commitment to long term sector advancement. Here’s a look at the key milestones shaping the nation’s real estate narrative.
UAE Real Estate News September 2025
Incubator Programme Launched by the DLD
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has officially launched its UAE Real Estate Incubator Program, selecting 50 Emiratis for specialised training to become licenced real estate brokers and future company founders. The initiative includes six months of professional certification covering legal frameworks, market strategy and company formation, followed by a full year of post-graduation mentorship.
Participants will receive comprehensive operational support, including access to shared HR and finance services, technology facilities and partnerships with international broker networks. The programme aims to establish 50 fully Emirati-owned real estate firms by 2026, reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to entrepreneurship and national workforce development under its long-term economic agenda.
DLD Wins Award at APPA 2025
In other Dubai real estate news, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has been awarded the prestigious ‘Inspirational Brand’ title at the Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2025, recognising its leadership in innovation, transparency and digital transformation.
The honour reflects DLD’s forward-thinking initiatives, including AI-powered valuation systems, smart rental tools and fully digitalised customer services. The win comes amid exceptional market momentum, with Dubai recording over 125,000 real estate transactions worth AED 431 billion in the first half of 2025.
This accolade reinforces Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most advanced and trusted real estate destinations, while affirming DLD’s role in shaping a sustainable, investor-focused property ecosystem.
RAK Announces Waiver on Permit Fines
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality has announced a six-month waiver on building permit fines and associated fees, offering property owners a chance to regularise their permits at no cost. Owners with approved architectural plans must submit certified copies, while those without must engage licenced consultants to prepare new documentation before applying.
The initiative aims to encourage compliance, modernise property records and enhance safety standards across the emirate. It also supports wider efforts to streamline coordination between government entities and ensure all buildings meet unified regulatory requirements.
Surge in Sharjah Real Estate Market
In other real estate news from the UAE, Sharjah’s real estate market surged in August 2025. It recorded AED 4.9 billion in property transactions, up 75.8% year-on-year. A total of 9,379 deals were completed, including 1,427 sales and 497 mortgage transactions worth AED 1.4 billion. The active trading spanned residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural assets across 116 locations. These figures underscore Sharjah’s growing appeal as a dynamic real estate investment destination in the UAE.

The DLD Participates in Ru’ya Careers UAE 2025
Dubai Land Department (DLD) took part in Ru’ya Careers UAE 2025, held September 23–25 at Dubai World Trade Centre, under the theme “Where Talents Meet Opportunity.” DLD showcased its commitment to Emiratisation and inclusion by announcing job opportunities across external service centres (Real Estate Services Trustees) and roles in data science, accounting, auditing, legal and engineering. It also emphasised integration for People of Determination, aligning with Dubai’s Real Estate Strategy 2033 and the goal of elevating national talent in the sector.
FAQs about real estate news in the UAE
What were the most notable new property launches in Dubai during September 2025?
There were several new property launches in September in Dubai for 2025. These include Azizi David in Al Jaddaf and Binghatti Skyblade in Downtown Dubai.
What were the most notable new property launches in Dubai during October 2025?
New properties launched in Dubai this month include numerous apartment projects. The new real estate launches in Dubai for October 2025 include Arka Enclave and Silena in Dubai Islands.
That’s all we have regarding real estate news from the UAE for September 2025. To learn more about the hottest new real estate projects in the UAE, subscribe to MyBayut!