Buy Into Dubai Real Estate Market with Just AED 2,000

Investing in Dubai’s booming real estate market just got a whole lot easier and more affordable. With as little as AED 2,000, UAE residents can now buy a share of ready-to-own properties through a newly launched tokenised real estate investment platform.

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The Dubai Land Department (DLD) officially rolled out the pilot phase of the project on Sunday, marking the first of its kind in the Middle East. For now, only UAE dirhams are accepted for transactions, and only Emirates ID holders can invest. That means no cryptocurrency, at least not during this initial stage.

What Is Tokenised Real Estate?

Tokenisation allows a property to be split into digital shares, recorded on a blockchain. Instead of buying a whole property, investors can purchase fractional ownership, making real estate more accessible to a wider range of people.

The platform, mint.prypco.com, shows detailed information for each property, including pricing, risk levels, technical specs, and minimum investment requirements. It's a straightforward way for everyday investors to tap into the real estate market without the hassle of full ownership or property management.

Who’s Behind It?

The pilot is being carried out by Prypco Mint in partnership with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara), UAE Central Bank, and the Dubai Future Foundation through the Real Estate Sandbox.

Zand Digital Bank has been appointed as the official banking partner, ensuring that investor money is handled securely. All funds go into a Client Money Account (CMA) and only move forward once the transaction is fully approved, adding an extra layer of protection.

The project is also backed by a partnership agreement between DLD, Prypco, and Ctrl Alt Solutions, aiming to bring in top asset tokenisation firms while ensuring investor rights are fully safeguarded.

What Properties Are Available?

Right now, the focus is on ready-to-own properties, and only two companies, Prypco and Ctrl Alt, are authorised to operate. But the DLD says it plans to expand the platform to include more qualified firms and eventually open it to international investors.

The government predicts Dubai’s tokenised real estate market could reach AED 60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, making up about 7% of the city’s total property transactions.

What Do Investors Get?

In addition to owning a legally recognised share in a Dubai property, investors can earn money through rental income and capital gains as property values go up. Plus, all investments are backed by the Dubai Land Department, providing extra peace of mind.

Why Now?

Dubai’s real estate sector is on a hot streak. In 2024 alone, property transactions hit a record AED 761 billion, up 20% from the previous year. The city also recorded 435 ultra-luxury home sales priced above $10 million, raking in $7 billion.

Government initiatives like golden visas, retirement residency, and remote work permits continue to attract global investors, making this the perfect time to launch a platform like this.