Tribe Tokenisation and TheBlock Partner to Expand Fractional Property Investment in Dubai
Tribe Tokenisation FZE and TheBlock FZCO have formed a strategic partnership to broaden access for traditional real estate brokers and wealth managers to tokenised property investment opportunities in Dubai.
A new partnership between Tribe Tokenisation FZE and TheBlock FZCO aims to significantly expand the reach of fractional property investment in Dubai. The collaboration will combine Tribe's regulated property investment infrastructure with TheBlock's extensive broker network and training capabilities.
The initiative will see the launch of a dedicated platform designed to enable traditional real estate brokerages, private wealth managers, and institutional networks to introduce eligible clients to fractional property investment opportunities offered via Tribe. This move supports Dubai's strategic goal for tokenised property transactions to comprise 7% of its real estate market by 2033, a value estimated at AED 60 billion.
Enhancing Accessibility and Education
The partnership, set to go live in September 2026, will initially focus on onboarding traditional real estate brokers across Dubai. TheBlock will spearhead broker onboarding, provide in-person training, and host physical event activations from its One Central, Dubai facility. These efforts are intended to educate real estate professionals on the intricacies of tokenised property investment and the associated regulatory requirements.
Alastair Sherriffs, Co-founder of Tribe Tokenisation, highlighted that the partnership provides the necessary physical presence and distribution strength to integrate tokenised real estate directly into the traditional property broker ecosystem. The model combines digital token distribution with hands-on onboarding, training, and compliance education.
Investment Opportunities and Regulatory Framework
Under the agreement, brokers will be able to offer eligible clients diversified property positions with investments starting from AED 2,000. These opportunities will include both publicly listed investments and private deals reserved for brokers' investor networks through Tribe. Tribe operates under a Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) broker-dealer licence, number VL/26/06/002, and utilises Ripple technology on the XRP Ledger for on-chain custody.
The Dubai Land Department's earlier pilot programme, conducted between May 2025 and February 2026, reportedly attracted over AED 18.5 million in investment from participants spanning more than 50 nationalities, underscoring the growing interest in tokenised real estate in the emirate.
Questions, answered
- What is the primary goal of the Tribe Tokenisation and TheBlock partnership?
- The partnership aims to expand access to tokenised property investment opportunities in Dubai by enabling traditional real estate brokerages and wealth managers to offer fractional property investments through Tribe's platform, starting with investments from AED 2,000.
- When is the new platform expected to launch?
- The Tribe-TheBlock partnership is scheduled to go live in September 2026, with an initial focus on onboarding traditional real estate brokers in Dubai.
- What is Dubai's target for tokenised property transactions?
- The Dubai Land Department has set a target for tokenised property transactions to account for 7% of Dubai’s real estate market, representing an estimated AED 60 billion, by 2033.
- What role will TheBlock play in this partnership?
- TheBlock will support the partnership by leading broker onboarding, providing in-person training, and conducting physical event activations at its One Central, Dubai facility to educate professionals about tokenised property investment and regulatory requirements.
- What regulatory authority oversees Tribe Tokenisation?
- Tribe Tokenisation FZE operates under a Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) broker-dealer licence, specifically licence number VL/26/06/002.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.