ADREC licensing · Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Broker Licensing Course
This is the course you must complete to become a licensed real estate broker in Abu Dhabi. Mandated by ADREC, it takes you in eight hours from the fundamentals of the market to the law, the sales cycle and the exam, then straight to your licence application. No experience needed. Your career in Abu Dhabi real estate starts here.
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The ADREC broker course is the mandatory training to become a licensed real estate broker in Abu Dhabi. ThinkProp delivers it over 8 hours across two days, in person or virtual, in English or Arabic.
Abu Dhabi's property market is one of the fastest moving in the region, and it is closed to anyone without a licence. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Broker Licensing Course is the door in, the training ADREC requires before you can be licensed to broker property in the emirate. In two days it gives you the market, the law, the sales cycle and the exam, and it puts an official ThinkProp certificate in your hand that you take straight to your licence application.
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What you will walk away with
The market, the sales cycle and the law behind brokerage in Abu Dhabi.
What you need to clear the ADREC exam, at 70 percent or higher.
An official ThinkProp certificate that unlocks your licence application.
Inside the course
What real estate means for the UAE, and where the Abu Dhabi market is now and heading next.
The rules that govern the profession, the broker specialties, and the skills that make a career.
The full sales cycle, how to close a deal well, and how to deliver a positive client experience.
Building a marketing strategy that makes your brand stand out in a crowded market.
How commission and profit are calculated, and the rules that govern the process.
The corporate structure of real estate firms, and the rules and processes that run them.
Ownership, valuation, leasing, the code of ethics and the real estate laws of Abu Dhabi.
Your route to the licence
ThinkProp delivers the coursework and the exam. ADREC issues the licence. This course is the mandatory step, and here is the whole route to being licensed, with nothing hidden.
Eight hours over two days, face to face or virtual, in English or Arabic. A valid Emirates ID is all you need to register.
Sit the online exam, multiple choice and true or false, 45 minutes, and score at least 70 percent. One free retake if needed.
Receive your ThinkProp certificate within 2 to 4 working days of completing the course and passing the exam.
Apply through DARI or TAMM to ADREC for your Abu Dhabi broker licence, valid for one year.
What is included
Good to know: to be licensed you must be at least 25 and, for the official licence, working with a registered real estate company; individual licences are for UAE nationals. A third exam attempt costs AED 500 plus VAT. Ask an advisor to check your eligibility.
Taught by
Michel SabbaghReal Estate Trainer and Marketing Strategist
Michel Sabbagh brings over 40 years of experience across management, marketing, sales and business development for multinational and regional organisations. His expertise in advertising, branding, public relations and driving business growth has proven instrumental in brand exposure, revenue generation and return on investment.
Taught by
Dr. Nour El-SerougyReal Estate Trainer and Marketing Expert
Dr. Nour El-Deen El-Serougy is a highly respected figure in the real estate industry, awarded the title 'Eagle of Real Estate' for his active role in shaping the property vision of Egypt and the GCC toward 2030.
Taught by
Georges MauriceFounder, Elite Gulf Real Estate Institute
Georges Maurice, founder and CEO of Elite Gulf Real Estate Institute, is an international real estate professional, speaker and instructor with over 30 years of experience in global training, marketing, branding, strategic sales and management. A US national, he has lived on three continents and is fluent in English, Arabic and French.
Taught by
Majdel MusaReal Estate Lawyer and Broker
Majdel Musa is a real estate lawyer and broker with over 20 years of experience across the US and UAE. She combines legal expertise with hands-on transaction experience to deliver practical, real-world insights to real estate professionals.
Taught by
Silvia EldawiInternational Trainer and Founder, Propologi
Silvia Eldawi is a real estate professional and founder of Propologi, which focuses on future-proofing property professionals and luxury real estate agencies through coaching, masterclasses, workshops and consultancy. She speaks at industry forums and supports women across the real estate industry.
Taught by
Mohamed Al YousefCEO, MTM Properties
Mohamed Al Yousef is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience across sales and leasing in the real estate industry. He also teaches real estate sales at the Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development in Sharjah.
Taught by
Yasar Abu HejlehFounder and COO, RE/MAX Smart Concept
Yasar Abu Hejleh is an accomplished real estate professional and architect, born in Abu Dhabi and raised in Al Ain. She has leveraged her design expertise to become a pioneering force in the UAE market, selling ideas and acting as a storyteller in the industry.
Taught by
Mark SclaireFounder, MS Sales Training and Motivation
Mark Sclaire is a seasoned sales professional with over 20 years of experience in the sales industry, bringing a deep understanding of the Middle Eastern market. He prioritises trust and long-term client relationships, delivering consistent value.
Taught by
Evgeny RatskevichCEO, Metropolitan Capital Real Estate
Evgeny Ratskevich began his real estate career in 2007 and moved to Dubai in 2012 as General Manager of Metropolitan Premium Real Estate. With a sharp focus on brand building, market analysis and strategic marketing, he helped establish the company as a trusted name in the region.
Taught by
Raed HamzeCEO, Sky Land Middle East Properties
Raed Hamze holds a bachelor's degree in political science and an MBA in business marketing. He is the founder of Sky Land Middle East Properties in Abu Dhabi and Luxury Sky Land Properties in Dubai.
Taught by
Ismail Al HammadiCEO, Al Ruwad Real Estate
Ismail Al Hammadi, founder and CEO of Al Ruwad Real Estate, is a certified consultant and real estate valuer with over 25 years of experience. Recognised by the Land Department and Dubai Courts, he previously served as an Executive Director at TECOM Group.
Taught by
Najib TaousseReal Estate Investment Advisor
With over a decade in the UAE property market, Najib Taousse is a real estate investment advisor and founder and managing director of Nara Real Estate in Abu Dhabi. His career spans the US and UAE, with earlier roles in banking, and he is known for client-first, investment-driven advisory.
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Recognised by the authorities that regulate the market
ThinkProp is licensed by the KHDA and its Abu Dhabi broker training is recognised by ADREC, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, as the course you must complete to be licensed. You learn from the institute the regulator already trusts, and you leave ready to apply.
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Certificate
This certificate confirms your successful completion of the course and your pass in the exam, and it qualifies you to apply for a real estate broker licence in Abu Dhabi. It is your proof that you are ready to legally practise brokerage in the emirate.
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