Dubai cuts minimum investment in tokenised real estate to Dh1,000
PRYPCO MINT has halved its minimum investment requirement from Dh2,000 to Dh1,000, expanding access to Dubai's digital property market as the sector targets AED 60 billion by 2033.
Dubai cuts minimum investment in tokenised real estate to Dh1,000
PRYPCO MINT, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority-licensed platform for tokenised real estate, has reduced its minimum investment threshold from Dh2,000 to Dh1,000, marking a significant step toward broadening participation in Dubai's digital property sector.
The platform announced the change in a customer message on Friday, stating that the lower entry point would enable more investors to access real estate tokens while providing greater flexibility for portfolio diversification.
The move comes as Dubai Land Department projects the tokenised real estate market to reach AED 60 billion by 2033, representing 7 percent of the emirate's total real estate transactions. The initiative positions Dubai as the first real estate registration entity in the Middle East to adopt blockchain-based tokenisation, aligning with the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 and Economic Agenda D33.
Pilot phase demonstrates strong demand
During its pilot phase from May 2025 to February 2026, PRYPCO MINT attracted investors from more than 50 nationalities and facilitated over AED 18.5 million in tokenised property investments. Approximately 68 to 70 percent of these investors were first-time property buyers in Dubai's real estate market, highlighting the platform's role in democratising access to property ownership.
Since the Dubai Land Department launched the tokenisation initiative on May 25, 2025, ten tokenised properties have been listed through PRYPCO MINT. All properties reached full funding within record times, with one property being fully subscribed in just 1 minute and 58 seconds, demonstrating exceptional investor appetite for digital real estate products.
Secondary market expands liquidity
On February 20, 2026, Dubai Land Department launched Phase 2 of the tokenisation initiative, activating secondary market trading for approximately 7.8 million real estate tokens through the PRYPCO Mint App. The platform now offers 24/7 trading availability, allowing investors to buy and sell property tokens without mandatory holding periods.
PRYPCO MINT enables users to invest in fully funded properties with potential for rental income and capital appreciation. Investors can spread capital across multiple Dubai properties, diversifying risk while gaining broader exposure to the emirate's real estate assets.
Regulatory framework and technology
The platform operates under a regulatory framework developed by Dubai Land Department in partnership with VARA, the Central Bank of the UAE, and the Dubai Future Foundation through the Real Estate Sandbox initiative. In May 2025, VARA formally recognised Asset-Referenced Virtual Assets as a regulated category, establishing licensing requirements for entities offering tokenised real estate products in or from Dubai.
PRYPCO MINT utilises XRP Ledger blockchain technology, with tokens synchronised with official Dubai Land Department property records. Zand Digital Bank serves as the banking partner, handling payments in AED.
Currently, participation in PRYPCO MINT is restricted to UAE ID holders, though the platform is expected to open to international investors in future phases. The reduction in minimum investment requirements represents the platform's strategy to widen participation as Dubai's tokenised property market continues its expansion trajectory.
