Women invest $32bn in Dubai real estate sector, says report
ABU DHABI, 14 hours, 28 minutes ago
Women investors are playing a major role in Dubai’s real estate sector with contributions worth AED118 billion ($32 billion) in 2024, through over 50,979 property transactions, according to a government official.
Women now represent 34% of total real estate investors in Dubai, reflecting a growing trend toward long-term, stable investment, said Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Real Estate Development Sector at Dubai Land Department (DLD) while speaking to Wam.
She noted that women possess strategic vision and leadership capabilities, positioning them as key players in shaping the future of the real estate market and contributing to Dubai’s economic and social goals under the D33 economic agenda and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.
Rashid said upcoming phases will focus on expanding policies that support women in real estate through investment incentives, advisory services, and increased representation in leadership roles.
To further empower women, the Dubai Land Department has launched several initiatives, including the “Real Estate Empowerment Programme,” which has attracted over 1,000 women to the sector, and the “Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme”, which has boosted female participation in brokerage.
The department is also working to create a flexible investment environment with financing solutions, training programmes, and support for women-led entrepreneurship, she stated.
Beyond investment, women also play a vital role in family decision-making and financial stability, remarked Majida.
In response, the DLD has developed awareness programmes to enhance women's confidence and capabilities in making strategic real estate decisions, she added.
