Dubai’s real-estate sector is thriving with the number of active brokers hitting a record near 40,000. On average, 37 new agents enter the market daily as recruitment surges across luxury and off-plan property segments. However, retention remains a challenge with many brokers leaving within months unless firms invest in training and mentorship.
Recruitment consultancy Executive Search reports a 70% year-on-year hiring increase fueled by new brokerages and sustained market demand. Brokerages now exceed 7,900, reflecting market opportunity and saturation. Average job tenures have dropped from about 12 months to six months or less, with luxury brokers showing higher retention.
For mid-career professionals and investors in the GCC, the dynamic but competitive Dubai real estate market offers opportunities but also demands careful navigation of agent turnover and market volatility.
