Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that it has teamed up with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) for the launch of the First-Time Home Buyer Programme. 

 

Designed to make homeownership more accessible and financially affordable for Emiratis and expatriates, the programme offers priority access to new launches, preferential pricing, and tailored mortgage solutions. 

 

It aligns with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 objectives to raise homeownership rates and double the sector’s contribution to Dubai’s GDP, said the statement from DLD.

 

The First-Time Home Buyer Programme was officially launched today (July 2) during a press conference at Dubai Land Department attended by Majid Al Marri, CEO of Real Estate Registration Sector at Dubai Land Department, and Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), the economic development arm of DET, as well as other senior officials from DLD, DET, and key strategic partners, including prominent banks and real estate developers.

 

Supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy, the initiative further contributes to the goals of UAE’s Year of Community by strengthening social cohesion and economic resilience.

 

This programme showcases the power of collaborative partnerships between Dubai’s public and private sectors, which has become a defining characteristic of the city’s economic strategy, said the DLD statement.

 

Leading developers already committed to the programme include Azizi Developments, Beyond developments, Binghatti Holding, Damac Properties, Danube properties, Dubai Properties, Ellington Properties, Emaar Properties, Majid Al Futtaim Group, Meraas, Nakheel, Palma Holding, and Wasl. 

 

These partners are offering unprecedented support to first-time home buyers through priority access to units in new off-plan launches, and enhanced commercial terms, including preferential pricing on units up to AED5 million.

 

Participating banks include Commercial Bank of Dubai, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic and Mashreq bank will provide tailored mortgage products designed specifically for eligible buyers, it stated. 

 

The programme will continue to onboard new partners post the launch to increase the choice for first time home buyers.

 

Created for all nationalities and income levels, the programme is open to applicants aged 18 and above who are residents of the UAE, and who do not currently own a freehold residential property in Dubai, it added.

 

Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of DET, said: "This initiative represents a powerful economic lever -stimulating long-term demand, driving liquidity into the real estate ecosystem, and accelerating the sector’s contribution to GDP in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33."

 

"By lowering entry barriers to homeownership for Emiratis and expatriates alike, we are enhancing investor confidence, increasing market absorption rates, and reinforcing Dubai’s global positioning as a city where personal aspirations and business ambitions converge," he stated.

 

DLD Director General Omar Bu Shehab said this programme embodies Dubai’s strategic vision for a more inclusive, transparent, and accessible real estate market. 

 

"By easing entry into homeownership, we empower individuals and families to invest in their futures while supporting the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033's broader objectives and Dubai Economic Agenda D33. This initiative is a key driver of market resilience and positions Dubai as a global benchmark for sustainable urban development," he added.-TradeArabia News Service