1) Rights and obligations of a real estate broker in Dubai
3) Buying a resale property in Dubai
5) Rent of the Real Estate in Dubai
6) Power of Attorney in Real Estate Transactions in Dubai
8) Legal aspects of short-term rental of real estate (“holiday home”/“vacation home”) in Dubai
9) Freehold and leasehold in Dubai
10) Legal aspects of a property owners' association in Dubai
In Dubai, there are two primary types of property ownership: freehold and leasehold. This article examines the differences between these two forms of ownership in relation to residents and non-residents within the emirate and in so-called “designated areas” (excluding the DIFC zone, which operates under its own legislation), as well as the main laws governing them.
Freehold is a form of ownership where the owner has full rights to the property and the land on which it is situated for an unlimited period. A freehold owner can freely dispose of their property, including selling, leasing, bequeathing, mortgaging, etc.
In most cases, on...