We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi:
Having reviewed:
- Abu Dhabi Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning the reorganization of the Governmental Body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments;
- Abu Dhabi Law No. 2 of 1971 concerning the National Advisory Council, and its amendments;
- Abu Dhabi Law No. 11 of 1979 on registration of lands as amended by Abu Dhabi Law No. 5 of 1980.
- And acting upon what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council,
Issued the following Law:
In application of the provisions of this Law, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned thereto, unless the context requires otherwise:
Emirate: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Competent authority: Department of municipalities and agriculture or any other municipality that may be established in the future in the Emirate.
Registrar: The manager of the Real Estate Registration Division at the competent entity.
Real property: All kinds of real estate properties, including lands, buildings, establishments, and real properties by allotment....