Dubai Land Department launches Phase Two of Emirati real estate incubator to recruit 25 nationals
Dubai Land Department opens Phase Two of Emirati real estate incubator to recruit 25 nationals; six-month programme. Apply by May 25, 2026 with mentorship.
Dubai Land Department on Wednesday unveiled Phase Two of its Emirati real estate incubator, a programme designed to attract 25 Emirati nationals into brokerage and property services. The Emirati real estate incubator will run for six months and combines training, mentorship and direct market engagement to prepare participants to found and operate Emirati-led brokerage firms. The announcement underscores the department’s push to expand national participation in Dubai’s property sector and build sustainable, tech-enabled local businesses.
Dubai Land Department launches Phase Two of the Emirati real estate incubator
The Phase Two roll-out follows strong demand during the inaugural cohort, officials said, and aims to capitalise on early momentum by admitting a fresh intake of Emirati talent. The department expects the new cohort to benefit from a structured pathway from training to practical placements and business setup support. The move forms part of a broader strategy by Dubai authorities to increase national representation in key economic sectors.
Six-month curriculum to cover regulation, finance and AI
Participants will undertake a six-month specialised curriculum that addresses regulatory, legal, operational, marketing and financial aspects of running a real estate brokerage. The syllabus also includes modules on technology adoption and applications of artificial intelligence in property services to equip graduates for an evolving market. Emphasis will be placed on professional conduct and industry ethics to ensure participants meet the standards required for long-term market credibility.
Strategic partners to provide mentorship and market access
The incubator will operate in collaboration with strategic partners, including Dubai Silicon Oasis, the Academy of the New Economy and Rochester Institute of Technology – Dubai. These partners will contribute technical training, mentorship and academic support, while also facilitating introductions to developers and market stakeholders. Organisers stressed that practical exposure to live projects and developer networks is a central feature of the programme to accelerate participants’ readiness to enter the market.
Alignment with Dubai economic and social agendas
Officials said the programme is designed to align with Dubai’s D33 economic agenda, the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and the Dubai Social Agenda 2033. These policy frameworks prioritise national capacity-building, entrepreneurship and a competitive, resilient economy, according to the department. By focusing on skills, business creation and technology adoption, the incubator is intended to contribute to those long-term objectives.
Target intake, objectives and practical outcomes
Phase Two aims to recruit 25 Emirati candidates who are experienced professionals or entrants seeking a career and entrepreneurial track in real estate. Over six months, trainees will receive classroom instruction, hands-on guidance and opportunities to connect with developers and service providers in the Dubai market. The programme seeks to produce Emirati brokerage firms that are viable, scalable and able to contribute to a more efficient and competitive real estate market.
Call for applicants and registration deadline
Dubai Land Department has invited Emirati nationals interested in the sector to register for Phase Two through its registration portal by May 25, 2026. The department encouraged both those with prior real estate experience and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply and take advantage of the incubator’s comprehensive support. Officials highlighted the limited intake size and competitive selection process, noting that the cohort model is intended to ensure high-quality mentorship and measurable outcomes.
Officials underscore national leadership in the property sector
Engineer Abdullah Ahmed Al Shehi, executive director of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency at Dubai Land Department, described the launch as a continuation of efforts to empower national talent in the property sector. He said the first phase demonstrated clear interest and capacity among Emirati professionals to enter the market when given practical training and an enabling environment. The department views the incubator as a long-term investment in national entrepreneurship and sectoral leadership, he added.
The incubator builds on the department’s role as a primary enabler for Emirati entrepreneurs in real estate by offering a combination of training, mentorship and market connectivity. Participants will leave the programme with regulatory knowledge, practical experience and professional networks intended to support company formation and operational sustainability. Interested Emirati candidates should apply by May 25, 2026 through the Dubai Land Department’s designated registration channels to be considered for the next cohort.