Twenty short answers · DLD sources checked 28 October 2026
RERA exam FAQ: format, fees, languages and renewal
The questions candidates ask most about the RERA exam, answered in a few lines. Where the Dubai Land Department publishes nothing, we say so and do not guess.
What is the RERA exam?
It is the exam for the DLD Real Estate Broker practice card. “RERA exam” is the common name. The DLD states that no one may practise a licensed activity before registering and obtaining the card. Its service page for issuing a practice card lists its fees and exemptions.
What is the difference between the DLD and RERA?
The DLD is the Dubai Land Department, which registers real property rights. RERA is the Real Estate Regulatory Agency. Under Law No. 4 of 2019, RERA licenses real property activities, registers practitioners and issues their cards.
Who is exempt from the exam?
The DLD lists three groups: applicants over 55 years of age, brokers with 5 consecutive years of service in the same real estate office, and holders of a start-up licence.
How much does the RERA exam cost?
The DLD lists AED 700, plus an AED 10 knowledge fee and an AED 10 innovation fee, plus an ERES fee of AED 50 + VAT. The exam lines come to AED 770 before VAT.
How much is the broker card?
The DLD lists AED 500 for issuing the broker card. Most other practice cards are AED 500 each. The evaluator card is AED 5,000 plus AED 10 and AED 10.
Do I pay again if I fail?
The DLD does not publish retake rules. Third-party guides say you can resit and pay the fee again.
What else do I need besides the exam?
A good conduct certificate from Dubai Police, and a card whose validity is linked to the trade licence. The DLD training page lists training sessions, which are conducted in English only.
Format, topics and languages
The DLD publishes little here. This is what we can and cannot say.
How many questions are in the RERA exam?
The DLD does not publish a question count. Guides report about 50 to 70. Our mock exams use 50 questions as a training format.
How long is the exam?
The DLD does not publish a duration. Guides report 1 to 2 hours. Our mock exams last 60 minutes.
What is the pass mark?
The DLD does not publish one. Guides report 70% to 75%. We train you to 75% so that you keep a margin.
Which language is the exam in?
The DLD does not publish the exam languages. Guides report English and Arabic. Confirm when you book.
What topics does the exam cover?
The DLD does not publish a syllabus on the pages we checked. Our program covers the DLD and RERA, registration, off-plan and escrow, the standard forms, leasing and Ejari, jointly owned property, ethics, advertising and AML. See the study program.
Do I take the broker exam every year?
No. You pass an annual test to renew. The DLD renewal service requires that you have passed it to practise the brokerage profession.
How much does renewal cost?
The DLD FAQ lists a card renewal fee of AED 520 and a certificate of a continuing education course.
Where do I renew?
On Trakheesi or the Dubai REST app. The DLD says approval is automatic, takes about 5 minutes and gives you an e-card.
Is rera-exam.com an official DLD or RERA website?
No. It is independent preparation by Quartzium Learning Center. You book and pay for the exam with the DLD.
Are your questions the real exam questions?
No. The DLD does not publish its exams. Our questions are written from Dubai laws and DLD rules, and each explanation names its source.
Can I study in my own language?
Yes. You can read practice questions, options, hints and explanations in French, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Russian or Chinese. Mock exams stay in the exam language.
How much does your preparation cost, and for how long?
The full preparation for one card is $40 (about AED 149), paid once, with 12 months of access. A single module is $20, and All-Access is $99.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, on request within 30 days if you have completed less than 5% of the course. See the terms of sale.
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