Powered by Dubai Land Department in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai Future Foundation and the Central Bank of the UAE, the Pilot Phase of Real Estate Tokenization Project marks a bold step toward the future of property investment in the emirate.
Launched under the Real Estate Evolution Space Initiative 'REES', this pioneering project positions DLD as the first real estate registration entity in the Middle East to adopt blockchain-based tokenization, enabling fractional ownership, expanding access, and shaping a smarter, more inclusive real estate market.
Why Tokenization?
Streamlined Investment Fractional ownership allows investors to acquire shares in premium properties based on their budget and strategy.
Enhanced Transparency & Security Blockchain-based transactions offer unparalleled traceability and security.
Global Participation Opens new doors for local and international investors to enter Dubai’s real estate market.
Future-Ready Aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.
Project Objectives
- Enable Fractional Ownership: Allow multiple investors to co-own a single property, diversifying ownership models and lowering entry barriers.
- Expand Investment Opportunities: Open the real estate market to a wider pool of individual and institutional investors.
- Reinforce Dubai’s Global Position: Strengthen Dubai’s status as a regional and international hub for virtual assets and real estate innovation.
- Promote Awareness: Increase understanding and awareness of tokenised real estate products and virtual asset investment tools.
- Ensure Governance and Transparency: Establish a secure, regulatory-backed framework that builds investor confidence and trust.
- Attract Global Tech Innovators: Position Dubai as a magnet for top-tier technology firms specialising in blockchain, proptech, and virtual assets.
- Support the Dubai Economic Agenda D33: Drive innovation and digital transformation within the property sector.
Who Can Participate?
The Real Estate Tokenization Project is open to a wide spectrum of participants, including:
- Individual investors Interested in fractional ownership opportunities in Dubai’s real estate market.
- Institutional investors & real estate investment funds Looking to diversify portfolios and explore blockchain-based investment solutions.
- Proptech & fintech start-ups Specialising in tokenization platforms, blockchain integration, and smart contract technology.
- Real estate developers Seeking to offer new investment models and enhance their property liquidity.
- Virtual asset firms Interested in aligning with regulatory and forward-thinking real estate frameworks in Dubai.
- International entities Exploring entry into Dubai’s thriving and transparent real estate ecosystem.
- Property management companies Aiming to integrate tokenised assets into their service offerings.
