Top 10 Real Estate Agents in Dubai 2026 – Agents to Know Before You Buy

This article is for general research and comparison only. Agent roles, BRNs, contact details, listings, and brokerage relationships can change. Check the current broker, agency, property, and payment information before signing a contract or sending money. For this 2026 guide, AR Empires reviewed current public information including each agent's brokerage, Broker Registration Number (BRN), area focus, active listings, professional profile and recent market activity, where available.

The names below are not an official ranking from Dubai Land Department or RERA.

They are a practical list of real estate brokers in Dubai that buyers can research before deciding who to contact.

10 Real Estate Agents in Dubai to Know in 2026

How We Selected These Real Estate Agents in Dubai

This list was not based only on social media followers or marketing claims.

We looked for public information such as:

• current Dubai brokerage;
• visible BRN;
• active professional profile;
• current listings;
• recent transaction activity where available;
• clear area specialisation;
• professional experience;
• public information that buyers can check independently.

A portal badge, award, or high rating can provide extra information, but it should not replace official verification through Dubai Land Department.

1. Kianoush Darban – Driven Properties

Agency: Driven Properties
BRN: 46127
Role: Associate Partner
Main Area: Jumeirah
Languages: English, Persian/Farsi
Focus: Luxury residential sales and rentals

Kianoush Darban is currently an Associate Partner at Driven Properties.

His current Property Finder profile shows a strong focus on Jumeirah and lists active properties for both sale and rent.

His recent public transaction history includes properties at Jumeirah Bay Island and Bulgari Resort & Residences.

This makes him relevant for buyers looking at luxury villas, waterfront homes and premium apartments in Jumeirah.

Best suited for: Buyers looking for luxury property in Jumeirah and nearby prime locations.

View Kianoush Darban's Current Profile

2. Ryan Hudson – Allsopp & Allsopp Private Office

Agency: Allsopp & Allsopp Private Office
BRN: 33141
Role: Private Office Advisor
Main Areas: Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and luxury villa communities
Languages: English, Spanish
Focus: Luxury villas and high-value residential sales

Ryan Hudson currently works with Allsopp & Allsopp's Private Office.

His official agency profile lists RERA registration number 33141 and shows active sales listings and recent completed sales.

His current transaction history also includes Palm Jumeirah Garden Homes and Signature Villas.

Public Business Contact

Phone / WhatsApp: +971 56 192 2814
Email: ryan.h@allsoppandallsopp.com

These details are published on his current official Allsopp & Allsopp profile.

Best suited for: Buyers researching Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and high-value villa transactions.

View Ryan Hudson's Official Profile

3. Artur Ahmedov – Espace Real Estate

Agency: Espace Real Estate
BRN: 28410
Role: Luxury Director
Main Area: Palm Jumeirah
Languages: English, Russian
Focus: Luxury villas, penthouses and secondary-market property

Artur Ahmedov currently works as Luxury Director at Espace Real Estate.

His official agency profile lists Palm Jumeirah as his main area of speciality and confirms BRN 28410.

His current listings include luxury villas and apartments across Palm Jumeirah, while his recent public transaction history also shows Palm Jumeirah sales.

Public Business Contact

Phone: +971 50 657 6723

This number is shown on current Espace property pages represented by Artur.

Best suited for: Buyers looking for Palm Jumeirah villas, waterfront homes and premium secondary-market property.

View Artur Ahmedov's Official Espace Profile

4. Jordan Smith – White & Co Real Estate

Agency: White & Co Real Estate
BRN: 55489
Role: Associate Director
Main Areas: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate
Focus: Luxury residential and investment property

Jordan Smith currently works as an Associate Director at White & Co Real Estate.

His public profile shows current listings in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour, and other high-value Dubai communities.

His recent Property Finder transaction history includes Dubai Harbour, Palm Jumeirah, Arabian Ranches, and Mohammed Bin Rashid City.

White & Co also publishes strong sales figures for Jordan.

Those figures come from his brokerage, so they should be treated as company-published performance information rather than an official Dubai Land Department ranking.

Best suited for: Buyers comparing luxury property in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour and other prime Dubai locations.

View Jordan Smith's Official Profile

View Jordan Smith on Property Finder

5. Nataliia Tovarnytska – Driven Properties

Agency: Driven Properties
BRN: 59056
Role: Partner
Main Areas: Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour, Al Wasl
Languages: English, German, Russian, Ukrainian
Focus: Luxury apartments, villas and investment property

Nataliia Tovarnytska currently works as a Partner at Driven Properties.

Her public profile lists BRN 59056 and current activity across major Dubai areas, including MBR City, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Harbour.

Recent public transactions include One Za'abeel, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai properties.

Her profile currently shows more than 30 sale listings along with rental inventory.

Best suited for: International buyers comparing luxury apartments, villas, branded residences and investment property.

View Nataliia Tovarnytska's Current Profile

6. Adeel Malik – Luxe Haven Real Estate

Agency: Luxe Haven Real Estate
BRN: 46124
Role: Managing Director
Main Areas: Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Islands, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Palm Jumeirah
Focus: Luxury villas, larger plots and high-value residential property

Adeel Malik is currently Managing Director of Luxe Haven Real Estate.

His public broker profile lists BRN 46124 and current activity across Jumeirah Islands, Emirates Hills and other luxury communities.

Luxe Haven also shows current listings represented by Adeel in Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Islands, Dubai Hills Estate and MBR City.

Public Business Contact

Mobile: +971 52 790 3622
Office: +971 4 262 7770
Email: info@luxehaven.ae

These details are currently published on Luxe Haven's website.

Best suited for: Buyers looking for luxury villas, large plots, Emirates Hills and Jumeirah Islands property.

View Adeel Malik's Official Profile

7. Ahmed Elsayed – Engel & Völkers Dubai

Agency: Engel & Völkers Dubai
BRN: 41895
Role: Private Office Advisor
Main Areas: Palm Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Emirates Hills
Languages: English, Arabic
Focus: Luxury residential, investment property and new developments

Ahmed Elsayed currently works as a Private Office Advisor at Engel & Völkers Dubai.

His current professional profile lists experience across luxury homes, investment property, residential sales and new developments.

His public transaction history includes Palm Jumeirah sales and rentals.

Public Business Contact

Phone: +971 52 647 1172

This number is currently published on his official Engel & Völkers profile.

Best suited for: Buyers researching Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and luxury investment property.

View Ahmed Elsayed's Official Profile

8. Kyle Giusti – Savills Dubai

Agency: Savills Dubai
BRN: 54835
Role: Principal Consultant
Main Areas: Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Lake Towers
Focus: Residential leasing and villa communities

Kyle Giusti currently works with Savills Dubai.

His current professional profile lists BRN 54835 and shows Jumeirah Islands as his main area of activity.

His recent public transaction record is strongly rental-focused, including villas in Jumeirah Islands and an apartment in Jumeirah Lake Towers.

This makes him a useful option for tenants, landlords and buyers researching established villa communities.

Best suited for: People looking at Jumeirah Islands villas, rentals and nearby residential communities.

View Kyle Giusti's Current Profile

9. Ritu Agarwal Liang – Union Square House Real Estate

Agency: Union Square House Real Estate
BRN: 12038
Main Areas: Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jebel Ali, Mohammed Bin Rashid City
Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali
Focus: Villas, new communities and residential investment

Ritu Agarwal Liang currently works with Union Square House Real Estate.

Her current public profile shows more than 20 years of experience and recent activity in Palm Jebel Ali, District One and Dubai Hills Estate.

Her profile also shows activity in larger villa and master-planned communities.

Best suited for: Buyers comparing villas, Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jebel Ali and newer Dubai communities.

View Ritu Agarwal Liang's Current Profile

10. Reece Bates – The Brokerage

Agency: The Brokerage
BRN: 39161
Role: Senior Property Consultant
Main Areas: Downtown Dubai, Al Barari
Focus: High-value residential property

Reece Bates currently works with The Brokerage.

His current Property Finder profile lists BRN 39161 and shows active properties in Downtown Dubai and Al Barari.

His recently submitted transactions include residential activity in Jumeirah and Mohammed Bin Rashid City.

Best suited for: Buyers researching prime Downtown apartments, luxury villas and higher-value residential property.

View Reece Bates's Current Profile

Public Contact Details We Could Verify

We only included direct contact information where it is clearly available on a current official agency website.

For the other agents, use the current professional profile linked above.

This is safer than copying an old phone number or email from a third-party directory.

How to Check a Real Estate Agent Licence in Dubai

Before working with a real estate agent in Dubai, verify the broker through the Dubai Land Department.

Dubai Land Department provides a Licensed Real Estate Brokers service where users can search brokers, offices, mobile numbers, areas, and ORNs.

Dubai Land Department – Licensed Real Estate Brokers

DLD also provides professional practice card services for real estate brokers.

Dubai Land Department – Professional Practice Card

Before signing or paying, check:

1. agent's full name;
2. BRN or broker number;
3. current brokerage;
4. current professional card;
5. whether the person contacting you matches the public record;
6. property advertisement details where required;
7. commission and payment terms.

What Is a BRN in Dubai Real Estate?

BRN means Broker Registration Number.

It identifies an individual registered real estate broker.

Dubai Land Department requires brokers to be registered and to obtain the relevant professional practice card before carrying out regulated brokerage activity.

For a buyer, the BRN is one of the first details to request.

Do not rely only on:

• Instagram;
• WhatsApp;
• a business card;
• a company logo;
• a property advertisement.

Check the broker through the Dubai Land Department as well.

Does Every Dubai Real Estate Broker Need a Professional Card?

Dubai Land Department states that a person cannot practise the real estate activity registered on a licence before being registered and obtaining the correct professional practice card.

For real estate brokers, DLD also lists requirements, including the broker examination and required documentation.

For buyers, the practical rule is simple:

Ask for the broker's BRN and check the current professional status through Dubai Land Department.

Real Estate Agent vs Real Estate Agency in Dubai

A real estate agent or broker is the person handling the transaction.

A real estate agency is the company the broker works through.

Check the agent

Review:

• BRN;
• area experience;
• current agency;
• active listings;
• recent activity;
• commission.

Check the agency

Review:

• company name;
• office information;
• team;
• licence or registration information;
• active listings;
• current contact details.

AR Empires also allows users to compare available agency profiles.

Browse Real Estate Agencies on AR Empires

How Much Is Real Estate Agent Commission in Dubai?

There is no single fixed legal commission percentage for every Dubai property transaction.

Dubai Land Department says the broker's commission is decided by agreement between the parties.

If the commission is not written in the agreement, prevailing market custom may be used.

For buyers, the important point is to confirm the commission before signing.

Common market benchmarks can include around:

• 2% for many residential resale transactions
• 5% of annual rent for many residential rental transactions

These are common market practices, not one fixed legal rate for every transaction.

Before signing, confirm:

• commission percentage or fixed fee;
• who pays;
• whether VAT is additional;
• when commission becomes payable;
• any other brokerage fees.

Dubai Land Department – Frequently Asked Questions

Who Pays Real Estate Agent Commission in Dubai?

It depends on the property transaction and brokerage agreement.

The buyer, seller, tenant, landlord or developer may have a brokerage fee obligation depending on the deal.

Do not assume who pays.

Get the commission amount and responsible party in writing before proceeding.

How Many Real Estate Agents Are in Dubai?

Dubai has a very large real estate brokerage market.

Property Finder currently shows more than 12,500 agent profiles in Dubai.

That is a Property Finder directory count.

It should not be treated as the exact official number of active RERA-licensed brokers.

For the current official licensing position, use Dubai Land Department's Licensed Real Estate Brokers database.

Property Finder – Real Estate Agents in Dubai

How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent in Dubai

The best real estate agent in Dubai depends on your property requirement.

A broker with strong Palm Jumeirah experience may not be the best choice for a buyer searching in JVC, Dubai South or another market.

1. Choose an Area Specialist

Check whether the broker regularly works in your target area.

2. Check Current Listings

Look at current listings that match the type of property you want.

3. Check Recent Activity

Recent relevant transactions can give more useful information than an old biography.

4. Verify the BRN

Use Dubai Land Department.

5. Ask About Comparable Property Deals

A useful broker should be able to explain recent pricing and property activity in the area.

6. Ask Who the Broker Represents

Find out whether the agent represents the:

• buyer;
• seller;
• tenant;
• landlord;
• developer.

7. Confirm Commission

Agree on the commission before signing.

8. Verify the Property Separately

A licensed broker does not automatically make every property safe.

Verify:

• seller or owner;
• property;
• title details;
• contract;
• advertisement information;
• payment process.

Browse Real Estate Agents and Agencies on AR Empires

AR Empires has separate directories for available agents and real estate agencies.

Browse Real Estate Agents on AR Empires

Browse Real Estate Agencies on AR Empires

The agent directory allows users to compare public profiles, active listings, specialisations, languages, agency relationships and available contact options.

AR Empires does not claim that the first agent shown is automatically the best agent.

Buyers should compare the profile and then independently verify local licence and property information.

Browse Dubai Property on AR Empires

AR Empires also has a Dubai property collection generated from current approved property inventory.

Browse Property in Dubai

Browse UAE Real Estate

The listing price shown on a marketplace is an asking price.

It is not proof of ownership, legal status or payment safety.

Before paying or signing, buyers should also review AR Empires' published safety and verification guidance.

AR Empires Verification Standards

AR Empires Trust & Safety

Red Flags When Choosing a Real Estate Broker in Dubai

Be careful if an agent:

• refuses to provide a BRN;
• uses a different name from their professional profile;
• claims to work for an agency that cannot confirm them;
• asks for urgent payment to an unrelated personal account;
• refuses to explain commission;
• promises guaranteed investment returns;
• pressures you to sign before checking the property;
• provides unclear property information;
• tells you not to verify the deal independently.

A professional website or social media account can help you research a broker.

It should not replace an official licence check.

Checklist Before Choosing a Dubai Real Estate Agent

Before appointing a broker, confirm:

• full name;
• BRN;
• current agency;
• professional registration;
• target-area experience;
• current listings;
• recent relevant activity;
• commission;
• who the broker represents;
• property information;
• payment process.

A better question than:

"Who is the number one real estate agent in Dubai?"

is:

"Which registered broker has current experience in the exact area and property type I want to buy?"

Final Thoughts

Choosing between real estate agents in Dubai should start with verification, not popularity.

The 10 agents in this guide have current public professional information that buyers can use as a starting point for research.

But even an experienced registered broker is only one part of a safe property transaction.

Use this order:

verify the agent → verify the agency → verify the property → review the contract → confirm the payment

The right broker should have current experience in the exact area and type of property you want to buy.

That is more useful than simply choosing the first agent you see on Google.

This article is for general research and comparison only. Agent roles, BRNs, contact details, listings and brokerage relationships can change. Check the current broker, agency, property and payment information before signing a contract or sending money.