The Dubai RERA/DLD course required to become a real estate broker is approximately AED 2,100 to AED 2,400 for training alone.
Including the Dubai Land Department exam and broker card, the starting budget is approximately AED 3,400 to AED 3,800. This excludes visa, police clearance and employer or agency costs.
The figures below are based on course listings and Dubai Land Department fees available in September 2026.
Dubai Real Estate Course Costs at a Glance
| Cost item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| RERA/DLD broker training course | AED 2,100 to AED 2,400 |
| Dubai Land Department broker exam | AED 700 |
| Knowledge and innovation fees | AED 20 |
| ERES fee | AED 50 plus VAT |
| Broker practice card | AED 500 base fee, or about AED 520 including listed fees |
| Estimated total to start | AED 3,400 to AED 3,800 |
These figures apply to the standard real estate broker qualification route in Dubai, based on the course listings and Dubai Land Department fees cited below.
How Much Is the RERA Broker Training Course?
Listed Dubai course prices include:
- ThinkProp: AED 2,098.95 including VAT for its Dubai RERA broker training course.
- DX Broker Training: AED 2,400 for a two-day certified real estate broker training course.
- Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute: AED 2,400, with 5% VAT applied. The institute lists the assessment exam separately.
A training-only budget of AED 2,100 to AED 2,400 is reasonable. Check each provider's price carefully, since VAT, study materials, mock exams and assessments may be charged differently.
What Are the Other Dubai RERA Costs?
Passing the course does not give you permission to work as a broker by itself.
The Dubai Land Department lists these costs:
- Broker exam: AED 700
- Knowledge fee: AED 10
- Innovation fee: AED 10
- ERES fee: AED 50 plus VAT
- Broker card: AED 500
The Dubai Land Department FAQ also refers to a practical card payment of AED 520. This matches the AED 500 card fee plus the AED 10 knowledge fee and AED 10 innovation fee.
Based on these charges:
- The lower-cost route comes to about AED 3,400.
- A typical route comes to about AED 3,700.
- A course priced at AED 2,400 plus VAT can bring the total close to AED 3,800.
These estimates do not include a visa, Emirates ID, police good-conduct certificate, medical examination or recruitment costs.
Is the RERA Course Mandatory to Become a Broker in Dubai?
Yes. A person joining a Dubai real estate brokerage must complete the required real estate qualification course, pass the broker examination and obtain a broker practice card before working as a broker.
The Dubai Land Department also requires broker registration through its Trakheesi system.
The Dubai broker examination has a minimum passing score of 75%.
For expatriate brokers, residency is generally required to be connected to the same real estate company licence. The broker card is also linked to the company licence's validity.
What If You Mean a General Real Estate Course?
"Real estate course in Dubai" can also mean a programme in property management, valuation, investment or real estate management. These programmes are different from the RERA broker qualification course.
Listed general real estate courses in Dubai range from approximately AED 1,200 to AED 14,700, depending on the subject, duration and qualification. They may not qualify you to work as a licensed Dubai real estate broker.
Bottom Line
If you want to start a Dubai real estate brokerage career, budget:
- AED 2,100 to AED 2,400 for the training course
- About AED 3,400 to AED 3,800 for the course, exam and initial broker card costs
Before paying, confirm whether the provider includes VAT, mock exams, study materials and exam registration. Also check that the course is accepted for the Dubai Land Department and RERA broker licensing process.