REITs in the UAE
Listed REITs in Dubai
| REIT | Exchange | Listed | Key facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Residential REIT | DFM | 28 May 2025, IPO of 15% of units | 21 communities, 35,700+ units, 98.3% occupancy |
| ENBD REIT | Nasdaq Dubai | March 2017 | Portfolio USD 430 million; net assets USD 254.7 million (USD 1.02 a share); 95% occupancy |
| Emirates REIT | Nasdaq Dubai | April 2014 | Sharia-compliant |
Source: Dubai Residential REIT: Financial statements, Q2 2026; Dubai Residential REIT: Factsheet, Q1 2026; Zawya: ENBD REIT full-year results to 31 March 2026; Nasdaq Dubai: REITs2,1,3,4
Dubai Residential REIT was licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority on 23 May 2025 and intends to distribute at least 80% of its profit before fair value changes. ENBD REIT and Emirates REIT are both Sharia-compliant. ENBD REIT figures are for the year to 31 March 2026.2,4,3
How to buy REIT units
- Get a DFM investor number. It is free, open to any nationality and also works on Nasdaq Dubai.
- Open a trading account with a licensed broker.
- Buy units like shares, through the broker's platform.
Source: DFM: Investor number FAQ; DFM: How to trade5,6
A REIT's market price can be above or below its net asset value, and distributions are not guaranteed. Compare it with buying property directly before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which REITs are listed in Dubai?
Dubai Residential REIT on DFM, and ENBD REIT and Emirates REIT on Nasdaq Dubai.
Sources
- Dubai Residential REIT: Factsheet, Q1 2026
- Dubai Residential REIT: Financial statements, Q2 2026
- Zawya: ENBD REIT full-year results to 31 March 2026
- Nasdaq Dubai: REITs
- DFM: Investor number FAQ
- DFM: How to trade
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.