Dubai’s real estate sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UAE and the wider region. In 2025, the Emirate recorded over AED 917 billion in real estate transaction value across over 270,000 deals, driven by population growth, foreign investment, and strong demand across residential, commercial, and off-plan segments¹ – a year on year on increase of 19% since 2024. This scale creates a wide range of career opportunities beyond just property sales, so let’s get into it.
Real Estate Broker
This is the most visible role in the industry. Agents earn primarily through commission, commonly around 2–5% on sales and 5% of annual rent on rental deals. Earnings vary significantly based on deal volume, market knowledge, and client network². You can read more about it on a comprehensive article we wrote in 2025 here.
Operations and Property Management
Property Manager
Property managers oversee buildings or portfolios, handling tenants, budgets, and maintenance. Salaries in Dubai typically range from AED 4,500 – 17,000 per month, depending on experience and portfolio size³. This can be a stressful job as you will be dealing with problems (facilities management, legal, compliance, budgetary) but it can be a steady pay cheque in a dynamic industry.
Valuation, Finance, and Support Roles
Property Valuer / Surveyor
Valuators work with banks, mortgage brokers, investors, and developers to assess asset values. Income is usually salary-based with additional fees depending on workload and certifications. To become a property surveyor in Dubai, you must hold a relevant engineering degree, gain five years of experience, complete mandatory Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) training, and obtain professional registration through the Dubai Land Department’s Trakheesi system.
Mortgage Advisor
Mortgage advisors earn through a combination of salary and commissions by arranging home finance for buyers through banks and lenders. While a lot of banks have a mortgage sales team, digital mortgage platforms are growing in popularity — here are some of the biggest players in the game;
- Emirates NBD: Biggest consumer bank, high loan limits.
- Huspy: Tech-driven, fast, they will find you the best deal in the market through any bank.
- Holo: Compare every local bank instantly, similar to Huspy.
- FAB: UAE’s largest bank by market cap.
- HSBC UAE: Best for expats and internationals.
Conveyancing and Admin Roles
These professionals manage documentation, compliance, and transaction coordination, offering a structured entry point into the industry. Real estate/conveyancer admin roles par around AED 4– 8,000 per month for property admin and support roles in transactions¹².
Conveyancer specialists: more experienced legal/transaction coordinators can earn around AED 10– 12,000+ per month plus commission in some firms.
Admin Roles: these roles can range in brokerages from admin, HR, marketing, photography / videography, legal, accounts — these roles can range from AED 3-50,000, depending on the size of the firm. We will delve into the essential elements of a real estate brokerage in a later post.
How to Enter the Industry
Choose a career path that you’re passionate about, learn Dubai communities and regulations, build digital skills, and focus on measurable performance. Real estate rewards consistency, market knowledge, and strong communication. As always, keep checking Viewit for tips, information and updates about the Dubai real estate industry in 2026 and beyond!
Footnotes
- https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-property-market-closes-2025-with-record-dh6825-billion-in-sales-1.500396068
- Stratrich UAE – Real Estate Agent Career Guide
- GulfTalent UAE – Property Manager Salary Data
