The classes real estate businesses need
- Class 36 Financial, insurance & real estate servicesReal estate agency and brokerage, property management, valuation, leasing and renting of real estate.
Classes to add, depending on your business
- Class 37 Construction, installation & repairConstruction and development works, fit-out and maintenance of buildings.
- Class 35 Advertising, business & retail servicesProperty marketing, advertising, business management, or an online property marketplace.
- Class 43 Restaurants, cafés & accommodationHoliday homes, serviced apartments and short-stay rentals.
- Class 42 Scientific, technology & software servicesArchitecture, interior design or a property-tech platform.
- Class 9 Electronics, computers & softwareA downloadable property-search app.
Common mistakes
- Using Class 43 for long-term rentals — that is Class 36. Class 43 is for temporary accommodation.
- Filing a project or tower name only in Class 36 when it will also be used on hotel or hospitality services.
What it costs in the UAE
Official UAE fees are AED 6,500 per class, so the core classes above cost AED 6,500 in official fees. See the UAE cost guide.
Questions
What trademark class is real estate?
Class 36.
Which class covers holiday homes?
Class 43 (temporary accommodation). Many holiday-home operators file Class 36 and 43 together.
Should a developer register each project name?
If a project name is used in marketing and will be known to buyers, it is worth protecting like any other brand.