Abu Dhabi brokers must complete new mandatory licensing curriculum
ADREC also introduced the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Broker Transformation Course, a mandatory licensing curriculum replacing the previous broker course. The programme is designed to strengthen brokers' regulatory knowledge, advisory capabilities and professional conduct, supporting higher standards of service across the sector.
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- Real estate brokers in Abu Dhabi must complete the new Abu Dhabi Real Estate Broker Transformation Course as the mandatory licensing curriculum replacing the previous broker course.
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) reported real estate transaction figures for the first nine months of 2026. Total transaction value reached AED171.26 billion across 38,483 transactions, a 76.1% increase in value and a 32.8% rise in volume year-on-year. Sales contributed 23,749 transactions valued at AED119.33 billion, while mortgage activity recorded 14,390 transactions valued at AED45.92 billion. Al Reem Island logged the highest district transaction value at AED29.86 billion, followed by Al Hudayriyat Island at AED28.62 billion.
ADREC also introduced the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Broker Transformation Course, a mandatory licensing curriculum replacing the previous broker course, and issued 3,677 licences to real estate professionals during the period. The centre registered 54 new real estate development projects. Foreign investment in Abu Dhabi's investment zones increased 131% year-on-year to AED86.11 billion.
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Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office — official 7 Nov 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Abu Dhabi Media Office →
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What do I need to do?
Real estate brokers in Abu Dhabi must complete the new Abu Dhabi Real Estate Broker Transformation Course as the mandatory licensing curriculum replacing the previous broker course.
Who issued this?
Abu Dhabi Media Office (UAE).
When was it announced?
7 Nov 2026.
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Read the original at Abu Dhabi Media Office: https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/economy/abu-dhabi-real-estate-centre-records-761-year-on-year-increase-in-transaction-value-reaching-aed1712bn-during-first-9-months-of-2026/
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