02.02.2026

The peculiar case of women in real estate: A female-dominated, male-led sector

Females make up over 60 percent of all realtors in Dubai, but women leaders account for less than 3 percent of property brokerage owners and a minority of property development leadership.

In this thought leadership article, Tamara Getigezheva, CEO and Partner at Mira Estate, examines the gender imbalance in real estate leadership despite women representing the majority of industry professionals. The piece explores structural barriers, leadership dynamics, and the long-term economic and productivity benefits of empowering more women in senior roles within real estate and related sectors.

Source: Arabian Business

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