Real Estate Development licence in the UAE
Real Estate Development licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6499004
What the authority says
This refers to companies established for the development and founding of real estate projects which include housing and commercial complexes, tourism projects, and the development of the infrastructure and leisure facilities for such projects. It also covers the selling of the property or projects per the free hold ownership law of property whether owned by the license holders or another party through a contract signed between the developer and the land owner and registration of the contract in the Escrow Accounts Department ahead of the commencement of the project.
Invest in Dubai activity reference · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6499004 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- DMCC6599-08 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone6499.98
Related activities
- Real Estate FinanceDubai mainland (DET)
- Real Estate ConsultanciesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Buying and selling of real estateIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Investment in Water Enterprises & DevelopmentIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Investment in Sport Enterprises & DevelopmentIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Real Estate Survey ServicesDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Real Estate Development licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Real Estate Development with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.