Dubai has no shortage of real estate agencies, so choosing one can be difficult, especially if you are buying, selling, renting or investing for the first time. Some brokerages focus heavily on luxury homes, while others have a strong presence in off-plan projects, specific communities, commercial property or property management.
This list brings together 10 established real estate companies in Dubai based on factors such as market experience, services, community coverage, transaction activity, developer relationships and information published by the companies themselves. The firms are not identical, and each has its own strengths and areas of focus.
1. Driven Properties
Driven Properties has been operating in Dubai since 2012, when Abdullah Alajaji founded the company. The brokerage now has more than 1,000 team members, including 750+ licensed real estate agents, with 25+ languages spoken across a team representing 40+ nationalities. It operates 6 offices in the UAE and 6 international offices.
Driven covers residential, commercial and off-plan property, with services extending across sales, leasing, investment consultancy and property management. The company is also the exclusive UAE member of Forbes Global Properties, giving it access to an international network of luxury real estate firms.
Driven reports more than 80 awards since its establishment, including the Property Finder Quality Brokerage of the Year in 2023 and an Emaar Broker Award in 2024. Driven Properties also operates AQAR Dubai, a property platform focused on real estate opportunities across Dubai.
- Coverage of both ready and off-plan properties
- Dedicated commercial real estate services
- Investment consultancy for property investors
- Property management for owners and investors
- Membership in the Forbes Global Properties network
- Sales and leasing support
- Recognition from major UAE developers and property platforms
- Experience dating back to Dubai’s 2012 real estate market
For buyers, sellers and investors comparing established Dubai brokerages, Driven’s range of property services and international network provide several options beyond a standard residential sales agency.
2. fäm Properties
fäm Properties entered the Dubai market in 2009 and has grown into one of the city’s larger brokerage networks. Its website currently reports more than 950 agents working from 25 offices, with coverage extending across more than 200 Dubai communities.
A major part of fäm’s approach is its focus on individual communities. Instead of treating Dubai as one property market, its agents specialize in particular areas and use transaction data when assessing properties and prices.
The company also publishes customer review information. According to its website, fäm has more than 15,000 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
- Established in 2009
- 950+ agents
- 25 offices across Dubai
- Coverage of 200+ communities
- 15,000+ Google reviews reported by the company
- 4.9/5 average Google rating reported on its website
- Buying, selling and rental services
- Ready and off-plan properties
- Property management
- Community-focused brokerage model
That community-level focus can be useful when comparing properties in areas where prices vary significantly from one building or development to another.
3. Metropolitan Premium Properties
Metropolitan Premium Properties is part of the Metropolitan Group, which was established in 2008. The Dubai brokerage operates under RERA ORN 11899 and handles residential, commercial and off-plan property.
Metropolitan has published some substantial figures about its operations. The group reports more than 1,000 professionals across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Vienna, along with more than 6,000 completed transactions worth more than AED 15 billion.
Its services include buying and selling, rentals, off-plan investment, property management and commercial real estate. The company also reports more than 120 industry awards.
- Group established in 2008
- RERA ORN: 11899
- 1,000+ professionals
- 60 languages
- 7,000+ property listings reported
- 6,000+ completed transactions
- AED 15 billion+ reported transaction value
- 120+ industry awards
- Residential and commercial property
- Off-plan sales and investment
- Rentals and property management
- Offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Vienna
Metropolitan also highlights individual high-value transactions. One example published by the company is a penthouse sale worth AED 50 million, which it says was completed in three days.
4. Allsopp & Allsopp
Allsopp & Allsopp has been part of Dubai’s property market since 2008. Brothers Lewis Allsopp and Carl Allsopp founded the brokerage, which has since expanded across residential, commercial and off-plan property.
The company handles both sales and rentals, while also offering property management, mortgage advisory, sales progression and holiday home services. Its Private Office provides a more specialized service for high-value property transactions.
- Established in 2008
- Founded by Lewis Allsopp and Carl Allsopp
- 18 years in the Dubai market in 2026
- Residential, commercial and off-plan property
- Sales and rentals
- Property management
- Mortgage advisory
- Holiday homes
- Sales progression
- Private Office for high-value property
- ISO certified since 2009, according to the company
Its long history in Dubai gives the brokerage experience across different property-market cycles, while its mix of mainstream and high-value services allows it to serve a broad range of clients.
5. haus & haus
haus & haus has a strong presence in Dubai’s secondary residential market and has expanded its business through a dedicated off-plan division.
The company’s 2025 information reported more than 80 consultants in its off-plan division. It also reported recognition in Emaar’s Quarter 3 Broker Awards, where it said it was among 20 agencies recognized from a pool of more than 6,000 Dubai agencies.
Its business remains closely connected to resale and rental property, while the growth of its off-plan team has increased its involvement in new development projects.
- Dubai-based brokerage
- Strong secondary-market presence
- Dedicated off-plan division
- 80+ off-plan consultants reported in 2025
- Residential property sales
- Off-plan sales
- Emaar Quarter 3 Broker Awards recognition in 2025
- Top 10 off-plan ranking reported for Q2 2025
- 16th overall ranking reported for H1 2025
For buyers comparing completed properties with new launches, haus & haus operates across both sides of that market.
6. Engel & Völkers Dubai
Engel & Völkers Dubai brings an international luxury-property network to the Dubai market. The Dubai operation focuses on residential and commercial real estate, with a particular presence in the premium and luxury segments.
The Dubai website reports more than 200 expert advisors and more than 10 years of experience in the emirate. Globally, the Engel & Völkers network reports more than 16,700 professionals across more than 1,000 locations in more than 35 countries.
That international network can be relevant for Dubai property transactions involving overseas buyers, sellers and investors.
- 10+ years of Dubai experience reported
- 200+ Dubai advisors
- 16,700+ professionals globally
- 1,000+ global locations
- Presence in 35+ countries
- Luxury and premium property
- Residential and commercial real estate
- Sales and leasing
- Investment advisory
- Private Office services
- Dubai office at Al Khail Plaza, Jumeirah Village Triangle
Its international reach sets it apart from Dubai-only brokerages, particularly when a transaction involves clients or investors based outside the UAE.
7. Betterhomes
Betterhomes has one of the longest histories among major Dubai real estate companies. The business started in 1986 with a single office in Jumeirah and has since expanded into a broader property-services company.
Betterhomes currently says it employs nearly 500 people and operates across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other regional markets. Its services go beyond traditional brokerage, covering areas such as mortgages, conveyancing, home maintenance, home design and business setup.
- Established in 1986
- Started in Jumeirah, Dubai
- 40 years of history in 2026
- Nearly 500 employees
- Residential and commercial property
- Sales and leasing
- Mortgage services
- Conveyancing
- Home maintenance
- Home design
- Business setup services
The company’s long operating history is one of its defining characteristics. It has remained active through several major phases of Dubai’s property-market growth and has expanded its services along the way.
8. Provident Estate
Provident Estate has more than 17 years of experience in Dubai real estate and reports a team of more than 500 professionals. The company also states that its team speaks more than 40 languages.
Its business covers primary and secondary sales, rentals, property management and investment-related services. Provident also operates dedicated teams for different parts of the property market, including new developments and resale properties.
- 17+ years of Dubai market experience
- 500+ professionals
- 40+ languages
- 100+ industry awards reported
- 4.7/5 Google rating shown on the company website
- 440+ reviews shown on the company website
- Primary property sales
- Secondary-market sales
- Leasing
- Property management
- Holiday homes
- Investment support
Provident’s published awards include recognition associated with developers and property organizations such as Emaar, Sobha, DAMAC and Dubai Holding. Its combination of primary sales, resale and property management gives it coverage across several stages of the property ownership cycle.
9. McCone Properties
McCone Properties was established in Dubai in 2013 by Sam McCone and operates as a family-run real estate agency. Its office is based in The Greens, while its agents work across several established Dubai communities.
The company has a strong community-based approach and publishes market information using DLD-registered transactions and Ejari contracts. This gives its market reports a connection to recorded property activity rather than relying only on advertised asking prices.
McCone’s website currently reports a 4.8/5 Google rating based on 1,133 reviews and says its team has grown to more than 200 people.
- Established in 2013
- Founded by Sam McCone
- Family-run brokerage
- 200+ team members reported
- 4.8/5 Google rating
- 1,133 Google reviews reported
- Buying, selling and letting
McCone’s emphasis on individual communities makes its market information particularly relevant for people who already have a specific Dubai neighborhood in mind.
10. Treo Homes
Treo Homes focuses primarily on Dubai’s residential property market, covering sales, rentals and new developments. Its portfolio includes apartments, villas and other residential properties.
Unlike some larger brokerages that publish extensive company-wide transaction figures, Treo’s public information is more focused on its services and residential property offering. For that reason, its position in this list is based on its visible market presence and the services it provides rather than unverified estimates of its size.
- Dubai-focused residential brokerage
- Property sales
- Property rentals
- New-development property
- Ready properties
- Apartments and villas
- Services for buyers and sellers
- Landlord and tenant services
- Investor and property advisory
Treo gives buyers and sellers another residential-focused option in Dubai, particularly for clients comparing ready properties with new developments.
Choosing a Real Estate Company in Dubai
The right brokerage depends largely on what you are trying to do in the Dubai property market. A buyer looking for a specific community may need a different type of agency from an investor searching for an off-plan project or an overseas owner looking for property management.
Before choosing an agency, it is worth checking its RERA registration, area expertise, current listings, transaction experience and the services included in its fee. For investment purchases, buyers should also compare the property’s location, developer, service charges, payment plan and expected rental performance rather than choosing an agency based only on its size or number of listings.
The companies above have different business models and areas of specialization. Looking at those differences alongside your own property requirements can make it easier to narrow down the agencies that are relevant to your search.
