Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme is accelerating the path to home ownership for residents across the emirate. The programme has already enabled over 2,000 residents to purchase their first home in the last 6 months, driving more than Dhs 3.25 billion in residential property sales, according to the latest figures from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Launched in July 2025, the FTHB Programme was developed jointly by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and DLD to make home ownership more accessible for all nationalities and income levels.
It brings together developers, banks and government partners to make buying a first home more accessible, offering priority access to new projects, customised mortgage options and special pricing.
The Programme was developed in alignment with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy by 2033.
So far, more than 41,000 residents have signed up. Nearly half of those who have purchased homes are long-term residents who have lived in Dubai for over five years but had never owned property before.
Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), the economic development arm of DET, said: "The remarkable response to the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, an initiative guided by our visionary leadership and delivered in close collaboration with the Dubai Land Department, reflects Dubai’s spirit of partnership, uniting government, developers, and financial institutions to turn homeownership into a reality for thousands."
The Programme will offer broader choices, ensuring that aspiring homeowners have access to a wider selection of properties. The FTHB Programme is shaping a more inclusive, future-focused property market, one that strengthens Dubai’s long-term competitiveness while supporting families and individuals as they build their lives in the city.