Freelance vs Sponsored Real Estate Broker in Dubai

In Dubai, there is no fully independent freelance real estate broker: every practising agent must hold a professional practice card issued under a licensed brokerage, per DLD and RERA rules. What the market calls a freelance model means working under a brokerage like NAHY with your own independent visa arrangement; the sponsored model means entering through the brokerage’s visa pathway. NAHY operates both, with individual terms discussed in recruitment.

There is no fully independent broker in Dubai

DLD’s professional practice-card service lists real estate broker among the activities covered by the card. Its terms state that no person may practise the activity registered in the licence before registration and obtaining the designated card.

That means a broker practises under a licensed brokerage. In this market, freelance describes an independent visa arrangement while the broker remains registered under that brokerage; it does not mean working without a company.

How NAHY operates the two models

NAHY’s Freelance Model means an independent visa arrangement while the broker practises registered under NAHY’s licensed brokerage. The Sponsored Visa Program is the brokerage visa pathway, subject to recruitment eligibility and the same professional-practice requirement.

For both pathways, NAHY publishes progressive commission above market average. It does not publish a commission percentage, visa outcome or income promise.

Questions to take into recruitment

Ask which licensing steps apply to your position, what support is included, which terms are recorded in writing, and how the working platform fits your client market.

Use official DLD channels for current licensing questions and speak directly with recruitment about the current commercial model.

Can I work as a fully independent freelance broker in Dubai? No. Every practising broker works registered under a licensed brokerage. In this context, freelance refers to an independent visa arrangement, not permission to practise without a company.

Can I work as a broker in Dubai with my own visa? An independent visa arrangement does not replace registration and the professional practice card under a licensed brokerage. Check the current official requirements for your circumstances.

Does NAHY sponsor a visa? NAHY offers a Sponsored Visa Program pathway. Availability and eligibility are assessed during recruitment.

What does freelance mean at NAHY? At NAHY, the Freelance Model means an independent visa arrangement while the broker practises registered under NAHY’s licensed brokerage. Individual terms are discussed directly during recruitment.

Is commission different in each model? NAHY publishes progressive commission above market average and does not publish commission percentages. Applicable terms are discussed directly.

Which model is right for me? Discuss your background, visa position, licensing status and goals with NAHY Careers. The team can explain the next appropriate conversation without making a public immigration conclusion.

Send your CV or a short message with your current position, languages and goals. The recruitment team will explain the appropriate next conversation.