Women investors pumped AED118 billion into Dubai’s real estate sector in 2024, completing over 50,979 property transactions, according to Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Real Estate Development Sector at the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Now accounting for 34% of all real estate investors in Dubai, women are playing an increasingly strategic role in shaping the sector’s future. Rashid said that this trend reflects a shift toward long-term, stable investment aligned with the emirate’s D33 economic agenda and Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.
“Women possess strategic vision and leadership capabilities,”
Rashid said, adding that they’re now key players in driving Dubai’s economic and social development.
To strengthen this momentum, the DLD is rolling out new phases focused on expanding policies that support women through investment incentives, advisory services, and more leadership opportunities.
Empowerment efforts are already underway. The “Real Estate Empowerment Programme” has brought over 1,000 women into the sector, while the “Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme” has significantly boosted female participation in brokerage roles.
The DLD is also enhancing support through flexible financing options, training initiatives, and tailored support for women-led businesses in real estate.
Beyond their growing investment footprint, women also play a crucial role in family financial decisions. In recognition of this, the DLD has launched awareness campaigns aimed at boosting confidence and enhancing decision-making skills among women in real estate.
Dubai’s real estate landscape is clearly evolving—with women not just participating, but leading.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
