This listing outlines the PropTech Data Sandbox Open Call under Sandbox Dubai, an initiative launched by Dubai Future Foundation in collaboration with Dubai Land Department and Digital Dubai. The program invites PropTech innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and technology companies from the UAE and around the world to test and develop their business models, products and services in a safe, real-world environment for real estate data innovation.
Program Launch and Core Focus
• Program: PropTech Data Sandbox Open Call, operating under Sandbox Dubai.
• Launch partners: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Digital Dubai.
• Target applicants: PropTech innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and technology companies from the UAE and around the world.
• Core objective: Test and develop business models, products and services in a safe, real-world environment.
• Focus area: Innovative solutions and applications for real estate data.
• Data access: Enables innovators to explore access to data held by regulators and test new uses of their own data where regulatory requirements may otherwise limit experimentation.
• Strategic context: Held in collaboration with DLD and Digital Dubai, the initiative strengthens Dubai’s position as a global testbed for technology-driven real estate innovation, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
• Application deadline: 12 October 2026.
How It Works and Benefits for Selected Applicants
• Program role: The Open Call advances Sandbox Dubai’s work to enable PropTech innovation, providing innovators with an environment to test new solutions and business models within Dubai’s real estate sector.
• Eligible applicants: PropTech entrepreneurs and technology companies can apply.
• Selected applicants may: Work alongside Sandbox Dubai experts and regulators; benefit from the wider Dubai Future Foundation ecosystem; and receive tailored regulatory support to test and develop their solutions.
• Growth objective: Unlock opportunities for growth and scale.
• Testing environment: Safe, real-world settings supported by expert guidance and adaptive regulatory oversight.
Leadership Statements
• Khalifa Al Qama, Chief of Research, Development and Innovation at DFF, said: “Real estate presents enormous potential for technology-driven transformation. This Open Call is an important step in creating the right environment for innovators to explore and develop PropTech solutions, overcome regulatory barriers and move closer to real-world adoption, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global destination for the future of real estate innovation.”
• Majid Saqr Al Marri, CEO of the Corporate Support Sector at Dubai Land Department, said: “Real estate markets are increasingly shaped by their ability to transform data into value and connect innovation more effectively with market needs. Through this initiative, we are creating a space for innovators to address real-world challenges and opportunities across Dubai’s real estate ecosystem, while exploring new data applications that can support more efficient services and solutions. It also enables us to engage directly with promising technologies and ideas, assess their potential in a practical market context, and contribute to the development of a more resilient, innovative and future-ready real estate ecosystem.”
• Afaf Bou Osaiba, CEO of the Data and Statistics Operations Sector at Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, Digital Dubai, said: “Data is one of the most important enablers of innovation in the digital economy. But its value lies not simply in its availability; it depends on our ability to make data securely accessible and interoperable across entities and sectors. The PropTech Data Sandbox explores how to expand data access and use while safeguarding privacy and maintaining established governance frameworks. The Sandbox provides an environment where new approaches can be explored and tested responsibly. Through this collaboration, we aim to transform data from an information resource into practical value and scalable solutions, supporting Dubai’s competitiveness and strengthening its position as a global hub for innovation.”
Integrated Ecosystem and Strategic Alignment
• November 2025 partnership: Dubai Future Foundation announced a partnership with Dubai Land Department to enable the testing and scaling of emerging PropTech solutions within a safe and regulated environment.
• Partnership aims: Facilitate knowledge exchange; build capabilities; share expertise and best practices; and engage technology companies, startups and relevant government entities in developing regulatory frameworks and policies for the PropTech sector.
• Sandbox Dubai strategic role: One of the key transformative projects under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy over the next decade and position the emirate among the top three global city economies by 2033.
• Sandbox Dubai model: Enables innovators to test and develop market-ready business models, products and services in safe, real-world settings, supported by expert guidance and adaptive regulatory oversight to help overcome barriers and accelerate their path to market.
About Sandbox Dubai
• Platform description: Sandbox Dubai is a centralised, innovative platform that provides a systematic approach to regulatory modernisation, enabling innovators and companies to test their products, services and business models under adaptive regulatory supervision.
• D33 positioning: As part of the first package of 100 transformative projects under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), Sandbox Dubai supports Dubai’s ambition to become a global hub for innovation.
• D33 goals: Double Dubai’s economy over the next decade and position the emirate among the top three city economies by 2033.
• Key focus areas: Artificial intelligence, real estate technology, healthcare and green technologies, helping address critical challenges such as climate change.
Application Information
• Submission window: Applications for the PropTech Data Sandbox Open Call are open until 12 October 2026.
• Official program page: https://www.sandboxdubai.gov.ae/prop-tech-data-sandbox
• Application direction: Interested PropTech entrepreneurs and technology companies should refer to the official Sandbox Dubai website for full application details.
The PropTech Data Sandbox Open Call presents a structured opportunity for PropTech innovators and technology companies to test real estate data solutions within Dubai’s regulatory and innovation ecosystem. This media listing highlights the program and its application details; applications are directed to the official Sandbox Dubai program page and close on 12 October 2026.