Eligible residents who register for Dubai’s first-time buyer programme could win a major home makeover.
- Registration is available through Dubai Land Department or the Dubai REST app.
- Eligible residents who register by November 1 enter the prize draw automatically.
- One winner could receive a home makeover worth AED 100,000.
- The programme connects eligible buyers with 22 developers and five banks.
A first home often starts with small, practical questions: will the sofa fit, how much storage is enough, and which corner could become a reading spot? For residents thinking about putting down roots in Dubai, the next step towards ownership could now come with an extra reward. Dubai Home Festival 2026 is offering eligible first-time buyers the chance to win a home makeover worth AED 100,000. No purchase is required to enter!
Choosing a home is one decision, making it feel like your own is another. A fresh living room, better lighting or a dining area suited to family gatherings can turn an empty property into a personal space. During this year’s festival, eligible residents who register for Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Program for the first time between 16 October and 1 November will automatically enter a draw to win the makeover from Chattels & More.
The giveaway sits alongside the programme’s practical homeownership benefits. Launched in 2025 by Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, it connects eligible buyers with 22 participating property developers and five financial institutions. Participants may receive priority access to selected property launches and tailored financing solutions, subject to eligibility and the partners’ terms. That can make the search more manageable.
For residents currently renting in areas such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Silicon Oasis or Al Barsha, the idea of buying a home can bring both excitement and plenty of financial planning. The programme offers a route to explore available property opportunities, while the festival prize adds a home-design incentive to the process. First comes eligibility, then registration.
A few minutes online could be the first step. Eligible UAE residents can register through the Dubai Land Department website or the Dubai REST app, where they can review programme benefits and check whether they qualify. The festival draw requires no purchase, but registration must be completed within the campaign period and remains subject to the terms and conditions.
Dubai Home Festival runs until 1 November 2026, bringing home retail offers, design inspiration and experiences to locations across the city. For anyone weighing up a first property purchase, it’s worth reviewing the programme details before the deadline rather than leaving it to the final day.
A home is more than its floor plan. If buying your first property in Dubai is on your mind, visit the Dubai Land Department’s official programme page, check your eligibility and register before 1 November. The makeover is a chance to win, while the programme itself offers a practical place to start.
Residents can register through the Dubai Land Department website or the Dubai REST app to explore the programme’s benefits, check their eligibility and enter the draw.
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