Women investors played a major role in Dubai’s booming property market in 2024, contributing AED118 billion through more than 50,979 real estate transactions, according to Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Real Estate Development Sector at the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Now accounting for 34 percent of all real estate investors in the emirate, women are increasingly leaning toward long-term, stable investments. This shift underscores their growing influence in shaping Dubai’s property sector, Rashid told Emirates News Agency (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.”
Looking ahead, Rashid said the DLD will continue to expand policies aimed at encouraging more women to enter and thrive in the real estate space. These include investment incentives, advisory support, and greater inclusion of women in leadership positions within the sector.
To bolster female participation, the DLD has introduced several initiatives such as the “Real Estate Empowerment Programme,” which has drawn over 1,000 women into the industry. The “Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme” has also significantly increased the number of women involved in real estate brokerage.
In addition, the DLD is focused on developing a more adaptable investment environment by offering financial solutions, training opportunities, and promoting women-led business ventures.
“Beyond investment, women also play a vital role in family decision-making and financial stability. In response, the DLD has developed awareness programmes to enhance women’s confidence and capabilities in making strategic real estate decisions.”
