Dubai Land Dept, Emirates NBD Simplify Property Registration Process

Dubai, UAE - July 22, 2025 – In a major move set to reshape Dubai’s property investment landscape, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Emirates NBD to streamline property registration procedures and deliver innovative financial solutions for investors.

Cross-Border and Domestic Transactions

The agreement includes two major initiatives. The first aims to improve how international property transactions are registered, ensuring foreign investors enjoy smoother processes and fewer obstacles. The second initiative focuses on simplifying domestic registrations through enhanced financial services—potentially including integrated digital payment systems and investor-focused banking solutions.

This collaboration supports Dubai’s long-term goals under the Real Estate Strategy 2033 and the D33 Economic Agenda, which aim to elevate the city’s position as one of the top three global economic hubs.

Putting Investors First

H.E. Omar Hamad BuShehab, Director General of the Dubai Land Department, highlighted the customer-centric focus of the partnership, stating,

“We are continuously working to develop innovative solutions that place the customer at the centre of the real estate ecosystem and contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and market transparency. This partnership marks a significant step toward establishing a shared knowledge base that opens up new horizons for advancing real estate registration services, thereby further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global destination for real estate investment. These efforts also align with the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to build a resilient, competitive, and innovation-driven sector that reflects the emirate’s status as a global leader in real estate.”

Echoing the commitment to innovation, Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD, commented,

“This partnership with Dubai Land Department represents a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation and delivering customer-focused solutions. Integrated offerings under this collaboration will help enhance the property transaction experience while building greater confidence among market participants, including investors, ensuring Dubai maintains its leadership position in the global real estate sector.”

Market Impact and Investor Outlook

Dubai’s property market remains one of the most dynamic globally. In the first half of 2025 alone, the emirate recorded over 125,000 transactions with a combined value exceeding USD 117 billion. Nearly 95,000 investors took part, a significant portion of whom were first-time buyers. This trend underlines the importance of simplifying both domestic and international property transactions to maintain momentum and attract new investment.

The DLD–Emirates NBD partnership aims to address persistent pain points in the investment process—such as registration delays and fragmented payment workflows, by integrating banking services directly with property registration channels.

Both organizations will now commence technical and procedural studies, which are expected to lead to the rollout of digitized services and more intuitive investor tools. These could include in-app registration payments, automated verification for overseas buyers, and financial products specifically tailored to the property sector.

As these developments unfold, Dubai strengthens its reputation as one of the most accessible and investor-friendly real estate markets in the world.