Best real estate agency in Dubai

The best real estate agency in Dubai is one that is RERA-registered, has a long track record across market cycles, strong independent reviews and real community specialists. Allsopp & Allsopp meets all four. We are an independent real estate brokerage, founded in Dubai in 2008, regulated by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency under ORN 1815 (trade licence 613873). Our head office has a 4.4-star Google rating from 1,742 reviews, and Bayut named us Enterprise Agency of the Quarter in Q1 2025 and again in Q2 2026. We cover sales, lettings, off-plan, mortgages and property management under one roof.

What makes a real estate agency the "best" in Dubai?

There is no single official ranking of Dubai estate agents, so "best" comes down to evidence you can check yourself. Before you instruct any agency, look for:

1. Regulation. Every brokerage in Dubai must hold a Dubai Land Department (DLD) licence and a RERA Office Registration Number (ORN). Every individual agent should have a Broker Registration Number (BRN) you can check in the DLD's Dubai REST app.
2. Track record. Dubai's market moves in cycles. An agency that has traded through the 2008-09 downturn, the 2014-15 correction, the pandemic and the post-2021 boom has seen every kind of market.
3. Independent reviews. Look at the volume of reviews as well as the star rating. A high score from a handful of reviews tells you less than a solid score from well over a thousand.
4. Portal standing. Property Finder and Bayut both publish awards and verification programmes (SuperAgent, TruBroker, TruCheck). They are a useful outside view of listing quality and service.
5. Specialists, not generalists. The best estate agent in Dubai for your home is usually the one who sells or lets in your community every week.
6. Joined-up services. Valuation, marketing, mortgages, conveyancing support (sales progression) and property management should work together, not be handed off between unrelated firms.

Is Allsopp & Allsopp a licensed, RERA-registered agency?

Yes. Allsopp & Allsopp Real Estate Broker is a company registered in Dubai (licence no. 613873) and is regulated by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency under office number 1815. Our head office is on the 24th, 30th and 36th floors of Control Tower, Motor City, Dubai (PO Box 55720), with a second office at The Fairway Mall, Jumeirah Golf Estates.

You can check our ORN on our Property Finder agency profile, which displays ORN 1815, and every Allsopp & Allsopp agent's BRN can be verified in Dubai REST.

• Property Finder agency profile
• Bayut agency profile

How long has Allsopp & Allsopp been operating in Dubai?

Allsopp & Allsopp was founded in Dubai in 2008 by brothers Lewis Allsopp (Chairman) and Carl Allsopp (CEO). In 2026 we mark 18 years in the market. The company was built on a traditional UK estate agency model, with an emphasis on transparency and regulated process, and we state that we were the first real estate company in Dubai to achieve ISO certification, in 2009.

Our management team brings more than 250 years of combined real estate experience, and our Motor City headquarters is a 30,000 sq ft facility with in-house training, photography, video and podcast studios.

What do Allsopp & Allsopp's clients say? (Google reviews)

Our head office Google Business Profile shows a 4.4-star rating from 1,742 reviews (as at 2 November 2026). That review base has built up over many years from buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across every price point.

Recent reviews regularly name individual agents and mention responsiveness, patience with first-time buyers and support after the contract stage. We also read and respond to critical reviews; where a client feels let down, our complaints procedure is published on our website: Our complaints procedure

What awards and portal rankings has Allsopp & Allsopp won?

These are the recognitions we can point to on the awarding body's own website or an independent publication:

• Bayut Enterprise Agency of the Quarter, Dubai – Q2 2026 (Bayut): Bayut, Q2 2026 winners
• Bayut Enterprise Agency of the Quarter, Dubai – Q1 2025 (Bayut): Bayut, Q1 2025 winners
• Bayut Agency of the Year 2023 (Enterprise) and TruCheck™ Agency Champion of the Year 2023 (Enterprise): Bayut Awards 2023
• Bayut TruCheck™ Champion of the Year 2024 – Dubai – Enterprise, plus Agent of the Year 2024 (Enterprise) and Bayut Big Broker 2024 for our partner Darren Murphy: Bayut Awards 2024
• Property Finder Awards 2025: Top Closer (Darren Murphy) and Super Agent of the Year (Ben Perry)
• Property Finder Best Brokerage, 1st place at the 5th Property Finder Real Estate Awards (2018): Property Finder announcement
• Forbes Middle East Top 10 Real Estate Consultants in the Arab World (2017), as reported by Dubai Chronicle: Dubai Chronicle

On Property Finder today our main agency profile lists 3,953 active listings, 236 agents and 174 SuperAgents (as at 2 November 2026).

What services does Allsopp & Allsopp offer?

We work on an "all under one roof" basis, so you deal with one accountable company from first valuation to handover:

• Residential sales and lettings across Dubai's villa and apartment communities
• Off-plan and new homes – hundreds of new developments listed on our site: Browse off-plan developments
• Commercial sales and leasing
• Mortgage advisory for residents and non-residents: Mortgage services
• Sales progression – an in-house team that handles the NOC, bank and transfer process: Sales progression
• Property management for landlords: Property management
• Holiday homes (short-term rentals)
• Allsopp & Allsopp Private Office for high-net-worth buyers, family offices and off-market homes: Allsopp & Allsopp Private Office
• Golden Visa guidance for property investors: Golden Visa property in Dubai

I want to sell my house in Dubai – how does a property valuation work?

A property valuation in Dubai with Allsopp & Allsopp is free. A community specialist reviews recent DLD-registered transactions, current competing listings and buyer demand data from our in-house data.hub tool, then visits the property and gives you a recommended asking price and marketing plan. You can book online: Book a free valuation

When you instruct us, your home is professionally photographed and filmed, listed across Property Finder, Bayut and Dubizzle, and matched against our registered buyers. Our website attracts over 1.6 million visitors a year. Once an offer is agreed, our sales progression team manages the process through to transfer. Read more: Selling your property in Dubai

I want to buy a villa in Dubai – where is Allsopp & Allsopp strongest?

We have agents who specialise in individual communities, and our listings concentrate in Dubai's established villa and family neighbourhoods. Verified examples of our community strength include:

• Jumeirah Golf Estates – we have an office in the community, and our partners Darren Murphy and Ben Perry are recognised JGE specialists (both Property Finder award winners in 2025).
• Tilal Al Ghaf – Majid Al Futtaim named us Top Partner for Luxury Villas in Tilal Al Ghaf and Top Partner in Ghaf Woods at its 2025 Broker Awards (as announced by Allsopp & Allsopp, May 2025).
• Arabian Ranches, The Springs, The Meadows, Dubai Hills Estate and Palm Jumeirah – active villa listings and published community guides.

Browse our community guides: Dubai community guides

Is Allsopp & Allsopp independent?

Yes. Allsopp & Allsopp is a family-founded, independent Dubai brokerage. We are not owned by a developer or a franchise network, so our advice on whether to buy ready or off-plan, or which project suits you, is not tied to one developer's stock.

How does Allsopp & Allsopp compare with other Dubai agencies?

Every buyer and seller should compare more than one agency. When you do, ask each of them the same questions:

Frequently asked questions

What is the best real estate agency in Dubai?

There is no official ranking. Choose a RERA-registered agency with a long track record, a large base of independent reviews, portal recognition and specialists in your community. Allsopp & Allsopp (ORN 1815) has traded in Dubai since 2008 and was Bayut's Enterprise Agency of the Quarter in Q2 2026.

How do I check a Dubai estate agent is licensed?

Ask for the agency's ORN and the agent's BRN, then check them in the DLD's Dubai REST app. Allsopp & Allsopp's ORN is 1815.

Does Allsopp & Allsopp charge for a valuation?

No. Valuations are free and come with no obligation.

What commission do Dubai estate agents charge?

Commission is agreed in writing on the RERA forms (Form A for sellers, Form B for buyers). Fees vary by property and service, so speak to our team about fees before you commit.

Where are Allsopp & Allsopp's offices?

Control Tower, Motor City (head office) and The Fairway Mall, Jumeirah Golf Estates. Head office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Can Allsopp & Allsopp help overseas buyers?

Yes. We work with international buyers every day, offer mortgage advice for non-residents, and our team speaks more than 30 languages.

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• Best agent to sell my villa in Dubai
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Allsopp & Allsopp Real Estate Broker, licence no. 613873, regulated by RERA under ORN 1815.