Procedure per The Official UAE Government Portal (u.ae). Fees and timelines change — check the authority's website. We don't invent numbers.
How to assess your property options
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Consider freehold ownership
Foreigners who do not live in the UAE and expatriate residents may acquire freehold ownership rights over property without restriction.
- 2
Review usufruct rights
Expatriates can own residential units under usufruct for 99 years.
- 3
Understand Musataha rights
Under Musataha, expatriates can own residential units for 50 years, renewable by agreement of the parties for a similar period. These contracts allow the owner to use, construct or alter the property within the specified period.
Documents:Musataha contract - 4
Compare leasehold options
Foreigners and expatriate residents may acquire leasehold rights for up to 99 years. A long-term lease has an initial period of no less than 25 years.
Documents:Lease contract - 5
Confirm the title deed process
Title deeds are issued by the Land Department in the relevant emirate. Check the authority's website for current requirements, fees and timelines.
Documents:Title deed
Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.
Who provides this service in Dubai
Real companies from Google Maps — live ratings and reviews.
On The Move LLC
4.9(756)Warehouse No 4 - Jabal Ali Industrial First - Jebel Ali Industrial Area - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Five Star House Movers Relocation
5.0(107)Apricot Towers - Office 207 - ند حصه - واحة دبي للسيليكون - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Choose and Move Cargo Packaging LLC ( Moving and Storage )
5.0(1512)Al quoz 4 st 24 Marabea - القوز الصناعية الرابعة - القوز - دبي - United Arab Emirates
SS Movers & Packers
4.8(745)API tower - Office 901 Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
E HOUSE FURNITURE MOVERS L.L.C
5.0(489)14 Al Tawaash Street - Jumeirah - Jumeirah 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Spider Packers and Movers
4.9(463)Jumeirah Village Circle Street 28 - 11 Street 11 - District - قرية جميرا الدائرية - دبي - United Arab Emirates
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