How to Get RERA Certified in Dubai

Every real estate broker operating in Dubai must be registered with RERA (the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, part of the Dubai Land Department) and hold a valid broker card with a unique broker number (BRN). Practising without one isn't legal. The good news: the path is well-defined, and a brokerage normally walks you through most of it. Here's how it works in 2026.

Step 1 — Get a UAE residence visa and Emirates ID

Before you can be issued a broker card you need to be a UAE resident with an Emirates ID, and your employment visa is normally sponsored by a licensed brokerage. This is why most people join a brokerage first and get licensed second. At Tahani we sponsor your UAE employment visa as part of onboarding, which unlocks the rest of the process.

Step 2 — Complete the RERA training course (DREI)

You take the Certified Training for Real Estate Brokers course delivered by the Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the official training arm of the Dubai Land Department. It's a short programme covering Dubai's property laws, the role and ethics of a broker, transaction procedures and the regulatory framework. It can typically be taken in person or online over a few days.

Step 3 — Pass the RERA exam

After the course you sit the RERA exam. It tests the material from the training — legislation, practice and ethics. Prepare properly and most candidates pass; if you don't, you can resit. Tahani provides study support and onboarding so newcomers go in ready.

Step 4 — Get your broker card (BRN)

Once you've passed, your brokerage applies for your broker card through the Dubai Land Department's Trakheesi system. The card carries your BRN — your official licence to broker deals in Dubai. From here, you're a fully licensed real estate broker.

What does it cost, and how long does it take?

Fees generally include the training course, the exam and the broker card issuance, typically totalling a few thousand dirhams in all. Exact fees change, so confirm current amounts with the DLD/DREI. On timing: once your visa and Emirates ID are in place, the training, exam and card can usually be completed within a few weeks, subject to scheduling.

The shortcut: let a brokerage carry the process

The hardest part of getting RERA certified is the chicken-and-egg of the visa: you need a sponsor to get licensed, and the process has several moving parts. Joining the right brokerage solves both. At Tahani we sponsor your visa, guide you through the DREI training and RERA exam, and handle the broker-card application — then put you on AI-warmed leads so you start earning quickly. If you're new to the industry, this is the most direct route in; if you're already certified, you can start closing on day one.

Note: This guide is general information, not legal advice. RERA/DLD requirements, fees and procedures change — always verify current details with the Dubai Land Department or the Dubai Real Estate Institute.