RERA stands for the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, which operates under the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Established in 2007, RERA is responsible for regulating Dubai’s real estate market, ensuring transparency, and protecting the rights of all parties involved in property transactions, including buyers, sellers, tenants, and developers.

RERA’s primary roles include:

• Issuing Licenses: RERA oversees the licensing of real estate brokers and developers in Dubai.
  
  

• Rental Index Management: RERA publishes an annual Rental Index that guides rent increases based on market trends.
  
  

• Dispute Resolution: RERA plays a key role in resolving real estate disputes through its Rental Dispute Center.
  
  

• Monitoring Developers: It ensures developers meet contractual obligations and standards during construction projects.
  
  

RERA's regulations foster trust and stability in Dubai's real estate sector, making it a highly sought-after market for local and international investors​.