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

Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006 is the foundational real property law that established the Dubai Land Department (DLD) as the registrar, defined ownership rights, and set out the framework for property registration, title deeds, and real estate transactions in Dubai.

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

Under Law No. 7 of 2006, UAE and GCC nationals may own property anywhere in Dubai. Foreign nationals (non-GCC) may only own freehold property in areas designated by the Ruler of Dubai (e.g., Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Freehold ownership

Answer

Freehold ownership grants the buyer absolute ownership of both the property and the land on which it stands, in perpetuity, with full rights to sell, lease, or mortgage. Leasehold grants possession for a fixed term (typically up to 99 years) without owning the land.

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

Answer

Leasehold in Dubai gives the buyer rights to use, occupy, and sometimes sublease the property for a term of up to 99 years, without owning the underlying land. Upon expiry, rights revert to the freeholder. Dubai law recognizes leasehold as a registrable real property right.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai Land Department (DLD)

Answer

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is the official government body responsible for registering all real property transactions, issuing title deeds, and maintaining the property registry in Dubai. RERA is a regulatory arm of DLD focused on real estate brokers and developers.

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RERA Dubai Real Estate Law & Fundamentals