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Should I Move to Dubai? Start With Your Property Options

If property rights will influence your decision, compare the official ownership and lease options available to expatriates before making plans.

Offizielle Quelle: The Official UAE Government Portal (u.ae)

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

  1. 1

    Consider freehold ownership

    Foreigners who do not live in the UAE and expatriate residents may acquire freehold ownership rights over property without restriction.

  2. 2

    Review usufruct rights

    Expatriates can own residential units under usufruct for 99 years.

  3. 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.

    Dokumente:Musataha contract
  4. 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.

    Dokumente:Lease contract
  5. 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.

    Dokumente:Title deed

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