The real estate industry in Dubai is exploding—but so is the competition for top-producing agents. With new developments launching across Business Bay, Marina, and Downtown every quarter, brokerages are in a full-blown war for qualified Property Advisors who can actually close deals, not just tour the listings.
At Axe Recruiting, we’ve been on the front lines—supporting brokerages scaling from five to fifty agents in record time. And we’ve learned one thing: hiring real estate professionals in Dubai isn’t just about licenses or languages. It’s about finding closers who thrive in one of the most competitive real estate environments in the world.
The Dubai Real Estate Boom Is Real—So Is the Talent Gap
Dubai closed more than 133,000 real estate transactions in 2023 alone. Developers like Emaar, Damac, and Sobha are racing to build inventory, and international buyers—from Europe, Russia, and China—are fueling demand.
But here’s the catch:
- Many agents aren’t trained to close high-value, international deals
- Internal recruiting teams can’t hire fast enough to keep up with demand
- Retention is low because many brokerages hire too quickly and without screening for performance
Result? Teams grow in headcount but underperform on revenue.
What You Really Need in a Property Advisor
We’ve worked with leading brokerages across Dubai and the Gulf. The highest-performing agents all share:
- 2+ years of Dubai-based real estate experience
- Strong English fluency + Russian, Mandarin, or Arabic a plus
- Proven deal history—not just a flashy resume
- The hunger and resilience to close in a competitive, lead-driven model
- Experience working directly with developers and high-net-worth clients
Why Internal Teams Struggle to Recruit Agents Who Stick
The truth is, most internal teams rely on:
- Outdated job boards
- Mass LinkedIn blasting
- Walk-in interviews with zero vetting
That leads to one thing: turnover.
Axe Recruiting doesn’t play that game.
Axe Recruiting’s Approach to Real Estate Recruitment in Dubai
We help brokerages in Dubai scale with real producers—agents who treat real estate like a business, not a side hustle.
Here’s how we do it:
1. Aggressive Global Sourcing
We target agents already working in Dubai, but we also tap into proven sales professionals in Europe, South Africa, and CIS countries who are actively relocating to the Gulf.
2. Performance-Based Screening
We assess deal history, commission metrics, and closing ratios—not just how well someone interviews.
3. Culture + Drive Fit
We filter for the mindset, coachability, and motivation to succeed in Dubai’s fast-paced, incentive-heavy brokerages.
Roles We Frequently Place:
- Senior Property Advisors (Dubai-based, fluent English, strong developer network)
- Russian-Speaking Agents (critical for Downtown and Marina markets)
- Real Estate Team Leaders
- Property Consultants for Luxury or Off-Plan Projects
- Leasing Agents for High-Volume Units
Whether your brokerage is boutique or scaling aggressively, we bring you real closers—not tourists with a license.
Final Word: Don’t Just Grow Your Team—Grow Your Revenue
In a hot market like Dubai, it’s not about how many agents you hire—it’s about how many closers you retain. If you’re tired of hiring people who don’t last past 90 days, let’s change that.
Book a call with Axe Recruiting. We specialize in real estate recruitment for firms that want agents who perform.