Bayut Honors Excellence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Real Estate at 2024 Awards

More than 350 real estate professionals, industry leaders, and key stakeholders gathered at Atlantis The Royal for the Bayut Awards 2024, where outstanding agencies, developers, and individuals were recognized for their contributions to the sector. The event celebrated the achievements of those who have played a crucial role in shaping the real estate market in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The winners were selected based on comprehensive performance data from 2024, with a distinguished jury panel comprising Sahar Khan (VP of Marketing), Nicolas Majeau (Chief Strategy Officer), Amash Malik (Director of Performance Marketing), and Muneeb Farrukh (Director of Product). The awards highlighted those who have demonstrated innovation, integrity, and professionalism in the competitive property market.

Haider Khan, CEO of Bayut and Dubizzle Group, emphasized the significance of the awards, stating, "The Bayut Awards are a tribute to the relentless dedication, innovation, and integrity that drive this industry forward. This year’s winners have set new benchmarks, reinforcing trust and transparency in the market."

Bayut Awards 2024 Winners

Among the key highlights of this year’s awards was the People’s Choice category, allowing real estate enthusiasts across the UAE to vote for their preferred agencies. Thousands of participants cast their votes on Bayut’s website, with one lucky voter winning AED 25,000.

Dubai Winners:

• Newcomer of the Year: Equity Real Estates
• Fastest Growing Agency: Huspy
• TruCheck Champion – Premium: House & Hedges Real Estate
• TruCheck Champion – Enterprise: Allsopp & Allsopp
• Top Closer of the Year: haus & haus Real Estate
• Commercial Agency of the Year: CRC
• Holiday Homes Agency of the Year: Luxe Signature Holiday Homes
• TruEstimator of the Year: Igor Dordevic, Rosenheim Real Estate
• Bayut Big Broker Award: Darren Murphy, Allsopp & Allsopp
• Premium Agent of the Year: Christy Mchale, Strada Real Estate Brokerage
• Premium Agency of the Year: Strada Real Estate Brokerage
• Premium Agency – People’s Choice: Dacha Real Estate
• Enterprise Agent of the Year: Parmida Azizi, Ax Capital Real Estate
• Enterprise Agency of the Year: fäm Properties
• Enterprise Agency – People’s Choice: White & Co Real Estate
• Off-Plan Agency of the Year: Sky View Real Estate Brokers

Abu Dhabi Winners:

• TruCheck Champion of the Year: Metropolitan Capital Real Estate
• Newcomer of the Year: Katal Property Investment
• Premium Agent of the Year: Rita Neovesky, LLJ Asset Management
• Premium Agency of the Year: Nas Luxury Real Estate
• Premium Agency – People’s Choice: Nas Luxury Real Estate
• Enterprise Agent of the Year: Oubaida Maarouf, Oia Properties
• Enterprise Agency of the Year: Metropolitan Capital Real Estate
• Enterprise Agency – People’s Choice: Al Mira Real Estate Brokerage
• Off-Plan Agency of the Year: Al Mira Real Estate Brokerage

Developer Awards:

• Sustainability Developer of the Year: Imtiaz Developments
• Rising Star Developer of the Year: One Development
• Project of the Year: DAMAC Islands
• Hospitality Launch of the Year: Ritz Carlton, Keturah Resort by MAG
• Developer of the Year: Binghatti Developers

Bayut’s Role in the UAE Real Estate Sector

Since its establishment in 2008, Bayut has become a key player in the UAE real estate sector, working with over 4,000 agencies and attracting 87.2 million visits annually. The platform provides detailed insights, updated transaction data, and extensive area guides, helping users make well-informed property decisions.

With a strong emphasis on technology and market innovation, Bayut continues to refine its offerings, ensuring that real estate professionals and home seekers have access to cutting-edge tools. The company merged with the OLX Group in 2020 in select markets, reaching a $1 billion valuation and securing its place as a unicorn startup.

Haider Khan noted that the awards serve as a symbol of excellence, reinforcing the company’s commitment to recognizing and supporting the best in the industry. As Bayut concludes another year of recognizing real estate achievements, the company remains dedicated to fostering innovation and transparency in the market.