Dubai's Land Department Recipient of Inspiring Brand Honor at Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2025
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has been recognised as the 'Inspirational Brand' at the Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2025. This prestigious award is a testament to DLD's commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community engagement.
Over the past few years, DLD has implemented a series of initiatives that have streamlined transactions, enhanced transparency, and improved efficiency for both investors and developers. These initiatives have significantly contributed to Dubai's ambition to become a premier hub for sustainable real estate practices.
Technology plays a crucial role in DLD's operations. Services such as real estate advertising governance, Smart Rental Index, Smart Valuation, and the Dubai REST app are powered by artificial intelligence. These digital solutions have made the property sector more accessible and efficient for all stakeholders.
DLD's environmental and health activities have seen success rates above 93% between 2021 and 2023. This focus on creating a healthier and more sustainable urban environment has been a key factor in attracting new investors. In the first half of 2025, the property sector welcomed 59,000 new investors, bringing the total to over 118,000. The total value of real estate investments exceeded AED 326 billion during this period.
The award aligns with Dubai's broader strategic vision, supporting the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033. DLD has played a central role in making the property sector a key driver of the UAE economy.
In addition to its technological advancements, DLD has also introduced flexible regulations and implemented international standards. This robust digital ecosystem has enabled the department to record over 1.3 million procedures, including 125,000 transactions worth more than AED 431 billion, in the first half of 2025.
The recognition of DLD's commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community engagement reinforces its role as a responsible and forward-thinking government entity. Between 2021 and 2023, DLD achieved a community satisfaction rate of more than 95% for its social responsibility initiatives.
The accolade underscores DLD's role as one of the region's most influential government entities in real estate. The award highlights DLD's commitment to aligning its operations with Dubai's broader strategic goals, particularly in the areas of economic development and real estate innovation. The award also underscores DLD's dedication to improving the quality of life for its employees and the wider community.
In conclusion, the Dubai Land Department's win at the Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2025 is a well-deserved recognition of its efforts to make Dubai a global leader in real estate innovation and investment. The department's commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community engagement, coupled with its technological advancements and flexible regulations, has positioned DLD as a key player in the property sector and a driving force behind Dubai's economic growth.
