The Dubai Land Department is set to transform the real estate investment landscape by introducing a regulated secondary market for digital property tokens. This groundbreaking initiative will allow investors to trade approximately 7.8 million real estate tokens through approved platforms, subject to strict regulatory controls.
Key highlights of the project include:
- Launching secondary market trading on February 20, 2026
- Creating a controlled framework for token resale
- Monitoring transaction transparency and investor protection
- Supporting Dubai’s dynamic real estate market
The initiative is part of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, aiming to enhance market transparency, digital enablement, and investor experience. By tokenizing real estate assets, Dubai positions itself as a pioneering global hub for innovative property investment technologies.
Officials emphasized that future expansion will be guided by practical data evaluation and close coordination with regulatory bodies, ensuring a cautious and measured approach to introducing this cutting-edge technology.
“The objective is to build an integrated digital real estate ecosystem that supports market efficiency and investor confidence,” said a Dubai Land Department spokesperson.
The project aligns with UAE Vision 2071’s goals of fostering innovation and creating a diversified, sustainable economy. By enabling fractional property ownership through digital tokens, Dubai hopes to broaden investment access and increase the real estate sector’s contribution to its gross domestic product.
