RERA Dubai Real Estate Law & Fundamentals

Question 1

Which law established the legal framework for real estate ownership and registration in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Law No. 7 of 2006 (Real Property Registration Law)

Answer

Law No. 26 of 2007 (Rental Law)

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Law No. 27 of 2007 (Strata Law)

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Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (Civil Transactions)

Question 2

Who is permitted to own freehold property in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

UAE and GCC nationals anywhere; foreign nationals in designated freehold areas

Answer

Only UAE nationals

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Only UAE nationals and residents with a 10-year visa

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Any person regardless of nationality in any area of Dubai

Question 3

What type of ownership gives a buyer full rights to the property and land in perpetuity?

Accepted Answer

Freehold ownership

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Leasehold ownership

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Usufruct right

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Musataha right

Question 4

What is a 'leasehold' property right under Dubai real estate law?

Accepted Answer

The right to use and occupy a property for a specific period (up to 99 years) without owning the land

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Absolute permanent ownership of both property and land

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A right to build on another person's land without owning it

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A right to use a property for agricultural purposes only

Question 5

Which government entity is responsible for registering all property transactions in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Land Department (DLD)

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Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)

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Dubai Municipality

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Department of Economic Development (DED)

Question 6

A foreign national wants to purchase a property in Dubai. What is the primary document they receive upon completing DLD registration?

Accepted Answer

Title deed (Tabu)

Answer

Ejari certificate

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NOC letter from the developer

Answer

Sales and purchase agreement only