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Dubai Real Estate Regulations Exam 2026/2027 Actual
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Know Questions & Verified Answers for RERA
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Section 1: RERA Regulatory Framework
Q1: The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) was established under which Dubai Law?
A. Law No. 7 of 2006
B. Law No. 13 of 2007
C. Law No. 26 of 2007 [CORRECT]
D. Law No. 33 of 2008
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RERA was established as a regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department under Law
No. 26 of 2007, known as the Real Estate Regulation Law.
Q2: A real estate broker in Dubai must be licensed by:
A. Dubai Municipality
B. RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) [CORRECT]
C. Dubai Economic Department
D. Ministry of Economy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While a business trade license is obtained from the Dubai Economic Department
(DED), the specific professional license to practice as a real estate broker is issued by RERA.
Q3: The maximum penalty for practicing real estate activities without a valid license in Dubai is:
A. AED 50,000
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B. AED 100,000
C. AED 200,000
D. AED 500,000 [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 and subsequent executive resolutions, fines
for unlicensed practice can reach up to AED 500,000 to ensure strict compliance.
Q4: Which of the following is NOT a category of RERA Real Estate Broker License?
A. Broker
B. Administrator
C. Developer [CORRECT]
D. General
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RERA issues licenses for specific categories including Broker, General (Assisting
brokers), Administrator, and Intern. "Developer" is a separate entity registration, not a broker
license category.
Q5: The RERA Code of Ethics requires brokers to:
A. Prioritize the seller's interest above all else
B. Disclose material defects only if asked
C. Act with honesty, integrity, and transparency [CORRECT]
D. Guarantee investment returns to buyers
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Code of Ethics mandates high standards of honesty, integrity, and transparency.
Brokers must disclose material facts regardless of whether they are asked.
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Q6: A RERA license is valid for:
A. 6 months
B. 1 year [CORRECT]
C. 2 years
D. Lifetime
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Real estate broker licenses must be renewed annually, coinciding with the renewal of
the trade license.
Q7: To obtain a RERA broker license, an applicant must:
A. Be a UAE National only
B. Have a university degree in real estate
C. Pass the RERA certification training course [CORRECT]
D. Have 10 years of experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While nationality and educational requirements exist for certain license types (like the
"Broker" category requiring a Bachelor's degree for non-GCC nationals), passing the RERA
training course is a universal requirement for all categories.
Q8: RERA has the authority to:
A. Issue residency visas for investors
B. Cancel a broker's license for violations [CORRECT]
C. Set interest rates for banks
D. Approve architectural designs
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RERA has the authority to suspend or cancel licenses for ethical or legal violations.
Visas are handled by GDRFA, interest rates by Central Bank, and designs by Dubai Municipality.
Q9: The "Trust Account" requirement applies to:
A. All brokers
B. Brokers dealing with rental transactions only
C. Brokers dealing with off-plan or under-construction properties [CORRECT]
D. Property management companies only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brokers handling off-plan sales must maintain a trust account (escrow) to protect
client funds. Resale brokers typically do not hold funds in the same manner.
Q10: Disciplinary actions against brokers by RERA may include:
A. Imprisonment only
B. Warning, fines, or license suspension [CORRECT]
C. Deportation automatically
D. Public shaming in newspapers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administrative penalties range from warnings to fines and license
suspension/cancellation. Imprisonment and deportation are judicial penalties, not direct
administrative actions by RERA.
Q11: Can a broker operate independently without a trade license?
A. Yes, if they have a RERA card
B. No, a trade name and license are mandatory [CORRECT]
Dubai Real Estate Regulations Exam 2026/2027 Actual
Exam | Masterclass Practice & Study Guide | Must-
Know Questions & Verified Answers for RERA
Certification | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: RERA Regulatory Framework
Q1: The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) was established under which Dubai Law?
A. Law No. 7 of 2006
B. Law No. 13 of 2007
C. Law No. 26 of 2007 [CORRECT]
D. Law No. 33 of 2008
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RERA was established as a regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department under Law
No. 26 of 2007, known as the Real Estate Regulation Law.
Q2: A real estate broker in Dubai must be licensed by:
A. Dubai Municipality
B. RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) [CORRECT]
C. Dubai Economic Department
D. Ministry of Economy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While a business trade license is obtained from the Dubai Economic Department
(DED), the specific professional license to practice as a real estate broker is issued by RERA.
Q3: The maximum penalty for practicing real estate activities without a valid license in Dubai is:
A. AED 50,000
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B. AED 100,000
C. AED 200,000
D. AED 500,000 [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 and subsequent executive resolutions, fines
for unlicensed practice can reach up to AED 500,000 to ensure strict compliance.
Q4: Which of the following is NOT a category of RERA Real Estate Broker License?
A. Broker
B. Administrator
C. Developer [CORRECT]
D. General
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RERA issues licenses for specific categories including Broker, General (Assisting
brokers), Administrator, and Intern. "Developer" is a separate entity registration, not a broker
license category.
Q5: The RERA Code of Ethics requires brokers to:
A. Prioritize the seller's interest above all else
B. Disclose material defects only if asked
C. Act with honesty, integrity, and transparency [CORRECT]
D. Guarantee investment returns to buyers
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Code of Ethics mandates high standards of honesty, integrity, and transparency.
Brokers must disclose material facts regardless of whether they are asked.
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Q6: A RERA license is valid for:
A. 6 months
B. 1 year [CORRECT]
C. 2 years
D. Lifetime
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Real estate broker licenses must be renewed annually, coinciding with the renewal of
the trade license.
Q7: To obtain a RERA broker license, an applicant must:
A. Be a UAE National only
B. Have a university degree in real estate
C. Pass the RERA certification training course [CORRECT]
D. Have 10 years of experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While nationality and educational requirements exist for certain license types (like the
"Broker" category requiring a Bachelor's degree for non-GCC nationals), passing the RERA
training course is a universal requirement for all categories.
Q8: RERA has the authority to:
A. Issue residency visas for investors
B. Cancel a broker's license for violations [CORRECT]
C. Set interest rates for banks
D. Approve architectural designs
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RERA has the authority to suspend or cancel licenses for ethical or legal violations.
Visas are handled by GDRFA, interest rates by Central Bank, and designs by Dubai Municipality.
Q9: The "Trust Account" requirement applies to:
A. All brokers
B. Brokers dealing with rental transactions only
C. Brokers dealing with off-plan or under-construction properties [CORRECT]
D. Property management companies only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brokers handling off-plan sales must maintain a trust account (escrow) to protect
client funds. Resale brokers typically do not hold funds in the same manner.
Q10: Disciplinary actions against brokers by RERA may include:
A. Imprisonment only
B. Warning, fines, or license suspension [CORRECT]
C. Deportation automatically
D. Public shaming in newspapers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administrative penalties range from warnings to fines and license
suspension/cancellation. Imprisonment and deportation are judicial penalties, not direct
administrative actions by RERA.
Q11: Can a broker operate independently without a trade license?
A. Yes, if they have a RERA card
B. No, a trade name and license are mandatory [CORRECT]
