Verify
Check a broker before you pay
Every real-estate broker in Dubai must hold a licence. Here's how to confirm it yourself using official channels — we don't run our own licence lookup.
Three steps to verify a broker
- 01
Ask for the broker card
Ask for their personal broker registration number (BRN) and their agency's licence details.
- 02
Check it officially
Look the number up on the Dubai Land Department's official app or website (Dubai REST / DLD services).
- 03
Match the details
Make sure the name, photo and agency match the person you're dealing with and the listing's permit.
Warning signs
What should make you pause
No broker number
A licensed broker can show their registration number straight away.
Pay to a personal account
Deposits should go to the agency or a regulated escrow or trustee account, never to someone personally.
Pressure to pay now
Being rushed to pay a deposit before you've viewed the property or seen any documents is a red flag.
No written agreement
Expect an official agreement form (such as Form A, B or F) that sets out fees and terms.
Listing has no permit
Dubai property adverts should carry a valid advertising permit number.
Contact changes
Be careful if the person you speak to keeps changing or won't meet at the agency's office.