UAE off-plan glossary

RERA

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency, the Dubai authority that regulates developers, escrow accounts, brokers and the off-plan sales process.

RERA — the Real Estate Regulatory Agency — is the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department. It licenses developers, supervises mandatory escrow accounts for off-plan projects, regulates brokers, and adjudicates disputes between buyers and developers. RERA registration numbers should be visible on every legitimate Dubai sales brochure or website.