Dubai, July 2 -- Dubai has launched a new initiative aimed at making homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers, including both Emiratis and expatriates.

The First-Time Home Buyer Programme, launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) on Wednesday, July 2, offers early access to new developments, reduced prices, and tailored mortgage plans, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported.

The initiative is part of broader efforts under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aim to increase private ownership and drive sustainable growth in the housing sector.

Open to UAE residents aged 18 and above who do not currently own a freehold home in Dubai, the programme ...