A Trakheesi permit is the official advertising permit a broker must obtain to legally market a specific property in Dubai. Each genuine listing should carry a permit number, linking the advertisement to an authorised broker and a real property.
Where you’ll see it
You’ll see a Trakheesi permit number on legitimate property advertisements. It confirms the listing has been approved through the regulator’s system and is being marketed by an authorised agent for an actual available property.
Why it matters
The permit helps weed out fake or duplicate listings. For buyers and tenants, a valid permit number is a sign the advert is genuine; its absence is a warning to be cautious.
What it is not
A Trakheesi permit is not the broker’s own licence, it relates to advertising a particular property, not the broker’s general authorisation. It is also not proof of the listing’s price or terms; it confirms the advert is permitted.
Example
A prospective tenant checks that a rental advertisement displays a Trakheesi permit number, reassuring them the listing is genuine and properly authorised.
Connected documents and parties
Permit number, listing, broker registration; broker, RERA/Trakheesi system, client.
Going deeper: related reading: Trakheesi and RERA broker licence.
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Last reviewed: June 2026