The Dubai Land Department (DLD), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced that the First-Time Home Buyer Programme is open to all UAE residents aged 18 and above who do not currently own a freehold residential property in Dubai.
Since its launch in July 2025, the initiative has helped more than 3,200 residents purchase their first homes in the emirate, generating residential property transactions exceeding AED 5 billion.
Within less than a year, the programme has attracted thousands of UAE residents, highlighting its growing role in promoting homeownership and supporting Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for living, working, visiting, and investment.
In its latest phase, nine additional developers have joined the programme through new strategic agreements, expanding access to housing opportunities across the emirate. The new participating developers include 4Direction Developments, Arada, Dubai World Trade Centre, IRTH Group, Manam, Qube Development, Reportage Properties, SAMANA Developers, and Sky View Real Estate.
With these additions, the total number of developers involved in the programme has risen to 22 since July 2025. This expansion strengthens the partner network, increases the range of eligible properties for first-time buyers, and offers greater choice in terms of location, pricing, and property types. The initiative is also supported by five participating banks, which provide financing solutions to help eligible residents access homeownership more easily.
The First-Time Home Buyer Programme reflects Dubai’s commitment to making homeownership more accessible to residents who live and work in the city. The inclusion of new developers underscores efforts to ensure wider choice for buyers taking a major step toward long-term residency. By aligning government policy with private sector participation, the programme supports a sustainable, end-user-driven real estate market that enhances investor confidence, attracts global talent, and encourages long-term settlement. This initiative aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), positioning Dubai as a global benchmark for accessible and future-focused urban development.
The continued progress of the programme also highlights Dubai’s institutional stability, resilience, and commitment to maintaining momentum in its strategic development priorities, while strengthening confidence among investors and residents alike.
Overall, the participation of additional developers reinforces Dubai’s focus on innovation and sustainable urban growth. It marks a key milestone in public-private collaboration under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy and strengthen its status as a leading global destination for talent. It also supports the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 in its goal of increasing homeownership rates and expanding the real estate sector’s contribution to Dubai’s GDP.
