Quick Answer
RERA — the Real Estate Regulatory Agency — is the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department. It licenses real-estate brokers and developers, regulates landlord–tenant relationships (including the RERA rental index and rent-increase caps), and oversees owners' associations.
RERA sets the rules of Dubai's property market: broker and developer registration, escrow accounts for off-plan projects, the annual RERA rental index that caps how much a landlord can raise rent, and dispute mechanisms between owners and tenants.
Anyone setting up a real-estate brokerage or property-management company in Dubai needs RERA registration and broker certification in addition to the DET trade licence — one of the activity-specific approvals ZETUP verifies during formation.
Frequently asked questions
What is RERA?
RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) is the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department — it licenses brokers and developers, regulates rents (the RERA index and rent-increase caps), and oversees owners' associations.
Do I need RERA registration for a real-estate business?
Yes — a Dubai real-estate brokerage or property-management company needs RERA registration and broker certification in addition to the DET trade licence.
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