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RERA Compliance

امتثال ريرا — هيئة التنظيم العقاري

Our Commitment

Dubaire.ai is designed to align with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) standards, a division of the Dubai Land Department (DLD). We require Trakheesi permits on all listings and only work with RERA-licensed brokers. We are committed to transparency and protecting all parties in real estate transactions.

1. Platform Classification

Dubaire.ai is classified as a real estate technology platform (PropTech), not a real estate brokerage. We:

  • Do not hold a broker license — we facilitate, not transact
  • Do not collect deposits or handle transaction funds
  • Do not sign contracts on behalf of any party
  • Connect verified seekers with RERA-licensed brokers only

2. Trakheesi Verification

Every listing on Dubaire.ai requires a valid Trakheesi permit number. Our system:

  • Validates permit numbers against DLD's Trakheesi system at time of listing
  • Re-validates permits weekly — expired permits trigger automatic de-listing
  • Displays the permit number publicly on every listing
  • Reports invalid permit usage to RERA

Zero tolerance: Any listing submitted without a valid Trakheesi permit is rejected. Repeated violations result in permanent broker ban.

3. Broker Licensing Requirements

To list properties on Dubaire.ai, brokers must provide:

  • Valid RERA Broker Registration Number (BRN)
  • Active brokerage license from DED (Department of Economic Development)
  • Emirates ID verification
  • Company trade license (if operating under a brokerage firm)

We verify these credentials at onboarding and conduct quarterly re-verification.

4. Advertising Compliance

All listings comply with RERA advertising regulations:

  • Accurate property descriptions — no exaggeration or misleading claims
  • Real photographs of the actual property (no stock images)
  • Correct pricing in AED — no hidden fees or undisclosed charges
  • Clear distinction between off-plan and ready properties
  • Developer name and project registration number for off-plan
  • Service charge disclosure where available

5. Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

In compliance with UAE Federal Law No. 20 of 2018 (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism):

  • We conduct KYC (Know Your Customer) on all broker accounts
  • Suspicious transaction patterns are flagged and reported to FIU
  • We do not process property payments — funds flow directly between parties via regulated channels
  • Large transaction alerts are monitored by our compliance team

6. Dubai REST Integration

We integrate with Dubai's REST (Real Estate Self Transaction) system where applicable, enabling:

  • Ejari registration facilitation for rentals
  • NOC tracking for sales transactions
  • Title deed verification
  • Service charge certificate validation

7. Off-Plan Sales Compliance

For off-plan property listings, we additionally require:

  • DLD project registration number
  • Valid escrow account details (Law No. 8 of 2007)
  • Construction progress percentage (updated quarterly)
  • Expected handover date
  • Master developer approval for sub-developer projects

8. Consumer Protection

  • 14-day cooling-off period on all token purchases
  • Clear fee disclosure before any paid action
  • Direct complaint escalation path to RERA
  • No penalty for account closure
  • All AI recommendations clearly labelled as advisory, not professional advice

9. Reporting & Complaints

If you believe a listing or broker on our platform violates RERA regulations:

10. Regulatory References

  • Law No. 7 of 2006 — Real Property Registration in Dubai
  • Law No. 8 of 2007 — Escrow Accounts for Real Estate Development
  • Law No. 13 of 2008 — Interim Real Property Register in Dubai
  • Law No. 26 of 2007 — Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants
  • RERA Administrative Decision No. 2 of 2023 — Digital advertising standards
  • Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 — Personal Data Protection Law
  • Federal Law No. 20 of 2018 — Anti-Money Laundering