A RERA broker licence is the authorisation a real estate broker must hold to operate legally in Dubai. Licensed brokers are registered with the regulator and carry a broker identification, signalling they are qualified and accountable.
Where you’ll see it
You’ll see a broker’s RERA registration referenced when engaging an agent for example a broker card or registration number. Working through a licensed broker means dealing with someone operating within the regulated framework.
Why it matters
Using a licensed broker protects clients: they are trained, registered and subject to regulatory standards and recourse. Dealing with an unlicensed operator carries real risk, so checking a broker’s licence is a sensible first step.
What it is not
A RERA broker licence is not the company trade licence alone, and it is not the advertising permit (Trakheesi) needed to market a specific property. It is the broker’s professional authorisation.
Example
A buyer confirms their agent holds a valid RERA broker licence before engaging them, ensuring they are working with a registered, accountable professional.
Connected documents and parties
Broker registration/card, trade licence; broker, agency, RERA.
Going deeper: related reading: Trakheesi permit.
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Last reviewed: June 2026