DUBAI, UAE— The Q3 2025 Dubai Real Estate Market & Salary Guide by Executive Search reveals strong hiring activity and changing compensation models across Dubai’s property sector. The study focuses entirely on salaries, commissions, and employment trends within the Dubai Real Estate Market, offering data-backed insights for both agents and employers.
The report combines official figures from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) with Executive Search’s internal research. Together, they provide a clear and practical view of pay structures, performance, and recruitment activity. Moreover, the guide highlights how compensation patterns are shifting as Dubai’s property market becomes more competitive and mature.
According to the findings, real estate agents earned an average of AED 18,000 per month during Q3 2025. Yet, earnings still vary widely. Smaller boutique agencies offer higher commission splits of 60% to 70%, but with fewer leads and less marketing support. In contrast, larger firms pay 40% to 50%, though they offer stronger brand recognition and consistent deal pipelines.
Additionally, total market commissions have nearly doubled year-on-year. However, income distribution has become more uneven. With over 27,000 active brokers now operating, competition has grown fierce. Consequently, newer agents struggle to meet their targets, even as transaction volumes rise.
Nathan Kearney, Founder and Managing Director of Executive Search, said the trend signals maturity in the Dubai Real Estate Market. “Growth alone no longer defines success,” he explained. “The focus has shifted toward stability, professionalism, and long-term results.”
The guide also explores the evolution of developer sales divisions. Many now link pay to collections instead of bookings, with agents earning 0.3% to 0.8% commission, plus fixed salaries and bonuses. Leadership roles increasingly follow hybrid pay models that combine base salaries with performance-linked incentives.
Furthermore, agents today prioritise mentorship, brand alignment, and skill development over the highest commission split. As Mathew Lee, Principal Consultant at Executive Search, noted, “Brokerages that invest in growth and culture attract stronger, more loyal teams.”
