About Umar

The circumstances changed. The resilience remained.

Mohammed Umar Zakaria, Umar The Realtor. A RERA-licensed Dubai real estate advisor with Driven | Forbes Global Properties, who believes his job is to help you make the right decision, not to convince you to buy.

Mohammed Umar Zakaria, Umar The Realtor

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My story, in my words.

From my first job in Dubai to advising clients today, filmed with Driven | Forbes Global Properties.

01

Who I am

I advise buyers, sellers and owners across Dubai, with transactions throughout the city and some in Abu Dhabi. Today I look after a portfolio of more than 50 units for clients.

Before real estate I worked in digital marketing and open-source web development, and I'm completing an MBA at King's Business School with a focus on AI. That mix is why research, data and technology sit at the centre of how I work.

Track record
100+ transactions
Deal value
AED 80M+
Licence
RERA BRN 77022
Brokerage
Driven | Forbes Global Properties
Portals
Property Finder SuperAgent · Bayut TruBroker 2026
Languages
English · Hausa · Twi

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What shaped me

I arrived in Dubai in March 2021 and my first job here was as a masjid cleaner, while I studied digital marketing in the evenings. In September 2022 I entered real estate.

Those early days taught me patience, discipline and how to keep going when progress is slow. They still shape how I work: I don't rush clients, and I don't give up on a difficult problem.

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Why I do this

The most rewarding part of this work isn't the transaction. It's knowing I genuinely helped someone: found the right home, avoided a bad purchase, negotiated a better outcome, or finally understood a complicated decision.

That's also why the relationship doesn't end at completion. Leasing, resale, the next purchase, or a quick question about the market: I want to be the person you call when Dubai real estate comes up.

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What you can expect

  • Your goals first: I start with why you're buying or selling
  • Research and real comparisons, with sources
  • Honest advice, including "don't buy this" or "not yet"
  • Negotiation, due diligence and paperwork handled
  • Clients from the GCC, the UK, West Africa and South Asia, as well as Dubai residents
  • Still here after completion

Recognition

Proof, quietly.

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Recognition matters because it reflects clients who were looked after properly. It's not the point, but it's evidence.

  • Best Newcomer 2025, Driven | Forbes Global Properties
  • Recognised by Bayut as a TruBroker in 2026 and featured on Bayut's TruBroker billboard
  • Property Finder SuperAgent
  • Part of the Driven Properties team recognised at Emaar's Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Broker Awards, 2026
  • Featured in Estate & Gulf Magazine
Umar receiving an award at a Driven | Forbes Global Properties event
Driven | Forbes Global Properties awards
Umar holding the Emaar Quarter 1 Broker Awards 2026 trophy for Driven Properties
Emaar Broker Awards 2026, with Driven Properties
On Bayut's TruBroker billboard, 2026

What clients say

In their words.

★★★★★
“Thank you Umar for your support in closing the deal… I appreciate your professionalism, swift response and providing clear and direct information on our first call… definitely we will connect soon for future opportunities 🌹”
H.
Client · via Google review
★★★★★
“Great experience and professional with Mohammed Umar ZAKARIA. We rented house in almost 24 hrs completed contract and all handover”
Verified Google reviewer
Tenant · via Google review
“Umar is absolutely amazing. He’s so dedicated, and so invested in finding someone he doesn’t know, their ideal home. It’s obvious in how he talks, how much effort he puts in. Incredible!!”
A happy client
Client · via Instagram message
“I have to say, out of 100s of brokers we have contacted in the last 2 months, you are definitely the best!”
A happy client
Client · via WhatsApp message
★★★★★
“Best broker in Dubai. Trustworthy, friendly and reliable!”
A happy client
Investor, Emaar south · via Website review
★★★★★
“I highly recommend Umar as a professional and reliable real estate agent. He is knowledgeable, approachable, and committed to providing excellent service. His professionalism, communication, and dedication make the property journey smooth and stress-free. It’s a pleasure working with him, and I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate in Dubai.”
Sharon A.
Investor · via Website review

See all reviewsRated 4.6/5 on Property Finder: read all reviews →

Watch Umar

Dubai property, explained on camera.

Why Island-E Is The Most Exclusive Residential Community in Dubai Islands | Buyer Guide 2026.
Buying your first home in Dubai or relocating to UAE can feel exciting but overwhelming.
From Masjid Cleaner to Top Real Estate Agent in Dubai | My Success Story

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Prefer to talk? Call +971 58 675 5986 or email umar@umartherealtor.com.