The “First-Time Home Buyer Programme”, launched in July 2025 by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has been a massive success in terms of providing freehold residential properties to UAE residents aged 18 and above in the Emirati city.
The programme, since July 2025, has enabled more than 3,200 residents to own their first homes in the city, generating residential property transactions exceeding AED5 billion.
“Within less than a year of its launch, the programme attracted thousands of UAE residents, demonstrating its growing impact in promoting homeownership and supporting Dubai’s continued development as a leading global destination for living, working, visiting, and investment,” said the DLD.
“Nine new developers joined the programme as part of its latest phase through new strategic agreements, further expanding access to homeownership for residents across the emirate. The newly participating developers include 4Direction Developments, Arada, Dubai World Trade Centre, IRTH Group, Manam, Qube Development, Reportage Properties, SAMANA Developers, and Sky View Real Estate,” it added further.
The participation of the above-mentioned developers has brought the total number of developers under the programme to 22 since July 2025, strengthening the partner ecosystem, apart from broadening the range of eligible homes available to first-time buyers, with the latter having abundant yet greater choices across locations, price points, and property types.
“The programme is also supported by five participating banks, helping eligible first-time buyers access home financing solutions and supporting the wider objective of making homeownership more attainable for Dubai residents,” DLD noted further.
“The First-Time Home Buyer Programme embodies Dubai’s foundational belief that home ownership should be within reach of everyone who calls this city home. The addition of nine new developers demonstrates Dubai’s commitment to ensuring that every resident has a genuine choice as they take one of life’s most significant steps: becoming a homeowner,” the land department remarked.
By aligning government policy with market participation, the “First-Time Home Buyer Programme” programme has paved the way for a sustainable, end-user-driven property market that reinforces investor confidence, apart from attracting and retaining global talents. The policy-driven expansion of the housing sector has been integral to the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, by setting a global benchmark for accessible, future-ready urban development.