The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has been honored with the ‘Inspirational Brand’ award at the Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2025, a recognition that underscores the agency’s role as a leading government entity in real estate administration. The accolade highlights DLD’s influence both regionally and internationally in shaping Dubai’s real estate market.

The award acknowledges the department’s contribution to establishing Dubai as a global hub for real estate investment. DLD has advanced this position through the implementation of international best practices, an integrated digital services platform, and adaptable regulatory frameworks. These efforts have solidified real estate as a foundational sector within Dubai’s national economy and a major attractor of foreign direct investment.

Central to the department’s success has been the deployment of advanced digital tools, including artificial intelligence, to enhance service delivery. Key innovations include real estate advertising governance, the Smart Rental Index, and Smart Valuation services, all accessible via the Dubai REST application. Additionally, DLD has initiated multiple projects in collaboration with public and private sector partners to streamline transactions, increase transparency, and improve operational efficiency for investors and developers.

The department’s progress aligns with strategic directives from Dubai’s leadership aimed at positioning the real estate sector as a driver of economic growth and a critical component of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.

In the first half of 2025, DLD processed more than 1.3 million real estate procedures, including upwards of 125,000 transactions valued at over AED 431 billion. The same period saw the addition of approximately 59,000 new investors, while the total number of real estate investments exceeded 118,000, with a combined value surpassing AED 326 billion. These figures reflect the sustained strength and international appeal of Dubai’s property market.

The award also recognizes DLD’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Between 2021 and 2023, community satisfaction with the department’s social initiatives exceeded 95 percent, while its environmental and health programs achieved success rates above 93 percent. The agency has emphasized employee well-being alongside broader economic and environmental goals.

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Oksana Bozhko

Oksana Bozhko is a Contributor to Dubai Voice.