Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Program Generates More Than AED 5 Billion in Sales | News
Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced that the First-Time Home Buyer Program is available to all UAE residents aged 18 and over who do not currently own a home in Dubai. Since its launch in July 2025, it has enabled more than 3,200 residents to own their first home in the emirate, resulting in residential transactions of more than AED 5 billion.
Within a year of its launch, the program attracted thousands of UAE residents, demonstrating its growing impact in promoting homeownership and supporting Dubai’s continued development as a leading global destination to live, work, visit and invest.
Nine new developers joined the program as part of the final phase through new strategic agreements, further expanding access to homeownership for residents across the emirate. The newly participating developers include 4Direction Developments, Arada, Dubai World Trade Centre, IRTH Group, Manam, Qube Development, Reportage Properties, SAMANA Developers and Sky View Real Estate. Their participation brings the total number of developers under the program to 22 since July 2025, strengthening the partner ecosystem, increasing the supply of eligible homes for first-time buyers and offering them greater choice in locations, price levels and property types. The program is also supported by five participating banks, providing eligible first-time buyers access to home financing solutions and supporting the broader goal of making home ownership more attainable for Dubai residents.
The First-Time Home Buyer Program embodies Dubai’s fundamental belief that homeownership should be within the reach of everyone who calls this city home. The addition of nine new developers demonstrates Dubai’s commitment to ensuring every resident has a real choice when taking one of life’s most important steps: becoming a homeowner. By aligning government policy with market participation, the program paves the way for a sustainable, end-user-driven real estate market that strengthens investor confidence, attracts and retains global talent and enables residents to settle for the long term. This expansion is integral to the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which sets a global benchmark for accessible, future-proof urban development.
This continued momentum also underlines Dubai’s resilience, institutional stability and ability to maintain operational continuity, keeping strategic development priorities firmly on track and strengthening investor and resident confidence.
The participation of the new developers further strengthens Dubai’s commitment to innovation and sustainable urban growth. It represents a major milestone in public-private partnerships, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double Dubai’s economy and further consolidate its position as a leading global destination for talent. It also supports the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 target of increasing the number of homeowners and doubling the sector’s contribution to Dubai’s GDP.
Residents who have not yet registered for the First-Time Home Buyer Program are encouraged to register via the Dubai Land Department website or the Dubai REST app to access its benefits. Existing registrants can update their preferences to include the newly participating developers and explore the extensive portfolio of eligible properties, including new launches and available inventory.
For more information and to register for the program, visit: https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/first-time-home-buyer-overview/
