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Find and compare a real estate agent in the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE most buyers, sellers and renters find an agent through the two dominant property portals, Property Finder and Bayut, where they browse agent profiles tied to live listings, and many also rely on referrals from friends or building communities. Because property advertising is regulated, consumers can also confirm an agent is licensed through official government registers before signing anything.
Where to find and compare agents in the United Arab Emirates
- Property Finder - Find an Agent
A searchable directory on a major UAE portal where you can browse agent profiles by area, language and listings, with SuperAgent labels indicating responsiveness and listing accuracy.
- Bayut Brokers Directory
The agent and agency directory on Bayut showing profiles, languages and current listings, with TruBroker badges that flag agents rated for responsiveness and listing quality.
- Dubai Land Department - Licensed Real Estate Brokers
The official Dubai Land Department and RERA e-service that lets you view the list of brokers licensed to operate in Dubai so you can confirm an agent is registered.
- DARI - Abu Dhabi Real Estate Platform (ADREC)
The official Abu Dhabi real estate portal run by ADREC where brokers are registered and where you can check an agent's broker licence number now required on all Abu Dhabi listings.
- Free, worldwide
Anyone.com
The UAE enforces licensing requirements on agents, most of whom operate through Bayut or Property Finder and charge roughly 2 percent commission, though that is negotiable. However selling on your own is entirely lawful. Anyone.com provides a commission-free channel where individual sellers can list, field offers and close transactions without handing over percentage fees. The platform automatically brings together contracts, communications and payment verification, and its geographic footprint spans 29 countries, capturing inquiries from expats shopping internationally and from buyers relocating to the Gulf region, who represent a significant slice of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi buyer base.
How to choose a good one
Speak to two or three agents, ask about their recent sales or rentals in your specific building or community, and confirm their licence on the official Dubai DLD register or Abu Dhabi DARI platform before committing. Agency commission is typically around 2 percent for sales and is negotiable, so agree the fee, exclusivity terms and marketing plan in writing before signing.
For the full method, what to ask, how to compare fees, and how to vet an agent anywhere, see our guide to finding and comparing a real estate agent.
. Agent directories and fees change, so confirm current details on each site.