Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Dubai. Dubai law lets people who are not UAE nationals own property in the areas the Ruler of Dubai has opened to them (Law No. 7 of 2006, Article 4), and the UAE government portal u.ae says they do not need to live in the UAE to do so. In those areas a foreign buyer can hold freehold with no time limit, or usufruct or a lease of up to 99 years.

Who can own property in Dubai under the law?

Under Article 4 of Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006, the right to own property anywhere in Dubai belongs to UAE nationals, nationals of the other Gulf Cooperation Council states, companies fully owned by them, and public joint stock companies. Everyone else, including foreign individuals, can own property in Dubai only in the areas the Ruler of Dubai determines.

In those areas, Article 4 allows two kinds of right: freehold ownership with no time limit, and usufruct or leasehold for up to 99 years. Which one is on offer depends on the plot, as the sections below explain.

Do you need to live in the UAE to buy property in Dubai?

No. A foreign buyer does not need to live in the UAE to buy property in Dubai’s freehold areas. The UAE government portal u.ae (page updated 27 October 2026) says foreigners, including people who do not live in the UAE, may hold freehold, usufruct or 99-year leasehold rights in Dubai’s designated areas.

Fidu’s property buying service explains the steps for buyers who live abroad.

Does your nationality change whether you can buy in Dubai?

Only if you are from the UAE or another Gulf Cooperation Council state, because those buyers can own anywhere in Dubai. For everyone else the rule is the same: Law No. 7 of 2006 speaks of “non-UAE nationals” and lists no countries, so Indian, British, American and all other foreign buyers can buy in the same Dubai freehold areas.

What can a foreigner own in a Dubai freehold area?

In a Dubai freehold area a foreign buyer can own property outright, such as an apartment, a villa, a townhouse or land, registered in the buyer’s name with the Dubai Land Department. On a few plots the law allows only usufruct or a lease instead, so the right on offer depends on the exact plot.

What is freehold property in Dubai?

Freehold property in Dubai is property the buyer owns outright, with no time limit. Law No. 7 of 2006 calls it “freehold ownership of Real Property without time restrictions”. The Dubai Land Department, the only body allowed to register property rights in Dubai (Article 6 of the same law), records the owner and issues the title deed.

What is the difference between freehold, usufruct and a 99-year lease in Dubai?

In Dubai, freehold means owning a property with no time limit. Usufruct is the right to use a property and take its income for a fixed term while another person owns it. A lease is a long tenancy. Law No. 7 of 2006 allows both for up to 99 years, and the Dubai Land Department registers them.

A few plots inside Dubai’s listed areas carry only these shorter rights:

• Resolution No. 25 of 2021: usufruct or a lease of up to 99 years on one plot in Jebel Ali Industrial Third, one in Ras Al Khor Industrial Third and two in Al Warsan First.
• Regulation No. 2 of 2012: usufruct of up to 85 years on one plot each in Dubai Investment Park First and Second.
• Regulation No. 3 of 2012: usufruct of up to 99 years on one plot in Mirdif.

Where can foreigners buy property in Dubai?

Foreigners can buy property in Dubai’s freehold areas, which include most of the large newer communities. Of the 97 Dubai areas checked for this guide, 71 are freehold, 21 are only part freehold and 5 are not freehold. The map shows each area by status, and the full list under it gives every area as plain text.

Which areas of Dubai are freehold?

These 71 Dubai areas are freehold, so buyers of any nationality can own property there. Five of them, including Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, appear in Regulation No. 3 of 2006. The others, such as Business Bay, Downtown Dubai and Jumeirah Village Circle, are freehold in practice; Dubai’s published rules list land by sector and plot number, not community name.

71 areas, A to Z

• Academic City FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Academic City guide
• Al Barari FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Al Furjan FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Al Furjan guide
• Arabian Ranches FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Arabian Ranches guide
• Arabian Ranches 2 FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Arabian Ranches 3 FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Arjan FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Arjan guide
• Athlon by Aldar Freehold (not on the map)Freehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Bluewaters FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Bluewaters guide
• Bukadra FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Bukadra guide
• Business Bay FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Business Bay guide
• Damac Hills FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Damac Hills guide
• Damac Hills 2 FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Damac Hills 2 guide
• Damac Islands Freehold (not on the map)Freehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Damac Islands guide
• Damac Islands 2 Freehold (not on the map)Freehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Damac Lagoons Freehold (not on the map)Freehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Damac Lagoons guide
• Discovery Gardens FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Discovery Gardens guide
• Downtown Dubai FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Downtown Dubai guide
• Downtown Jebel Ali FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Downtown Jebel Ali guide
• Dubai Creek Harbour FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Dubai Design District (d3) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Dubai Harbour FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Harbour guide
• Dubai Hills Estate FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Hills Estate guide
• Dubai Industrial City FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Dubai Islands FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Islands guide
• Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC) guide
• Dubai Marina FreeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists four plots in Dubai Marina as freehold areas (Article 3, item 19). Dubai Marina guide
• Dubai Production City (IMPZ) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Production City (IMPZ) guide
• Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) guide
• Dubai Sports City Freehold (not on the map)Freehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Sports City guide
• Dubai Studio City FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Studio City guide
• Dubai Waterfront FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Dubailand FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Dubailand guide
• Emirates Golf Club FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Emirates Hills FreeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists plots in the Emirates Hills 1, 2 and 3 sectors as freehold areas (Article 3, items 4, 5 and 6). Emirates Hills guide
• Expo City FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Expo City guide
• Falcon City of Wonders FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• International City Freehold (not on the map)Freehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. International City guide
• Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) guide
• Jumeirah Golf Estates FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Golf Estates guide
• Jumeirah Islands FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Islands guide
• Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) guide
• Jumeirah Park FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Park guide
• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) guide
• Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) guide
• Living Legends FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Liwan FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Liwan guide
• Majan FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Majan guide
• Meydan FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Meydan guide
• Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City) FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City) guide
• Motor City FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Motor City guide
• Mudon FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Mudon guide
• Palm Jebel Ali Freehold (not on the map)Palm Jebel Ali is listed as a freehold area in Regulation No. 3 of 2006 (Article 3, item 20); it is still being developed, so check what is actually on sale. Palm Jebel Ali guide
• Palm Jumeirah FreeholdPalm Jumeirah is listed as a freehold area in Regulation No. 3 of 2006 (Article 3, item 21), which covers the whole island as a single plot. Palm Jumeirah guide
• Reem FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Reem guide
• Remraam FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Remraam guide
• Reportage Village Freehold (not on the map)Freehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Rukan FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Serena FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Serena guide
• The Greens FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. The Greens guide
• The Lakes FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. The Lakes guide
• The Meadows FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. The Meadows guide
• The Springs FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. The Springs guide
• The Valley FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. The Valley guide
• The Views FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• The World Islands FreeholdThe World Islands are listed as a freehold area in Regulation No. 3 of 2006 (Article 3, item 9).
• Tilal Al Ghaf FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Tilal Al Ghaf guide
• Town Square FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Town Square guide
• Villanova FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality. Villanova guide
• Wadi Al Safa 2 FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.
• Wasl Gate FreeholdFreehold in practice; open to buyers of any nationality.

Which areas of Dubai are only part freehold?

In these 21 Dubai areas only some plots are open to foreign ownership, or some plots carry only usufruct or a lease. Al Jaddaf and Sheikh Zayed Road are examples: a few plots were listed as freehold in 2006, and since January 2025 owners of more plots can apply to the Dubai Land Department to convert to freehold.

21 areas, A to Z

• Al Barsha South Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists plot 002 in each of Al Barsha South 2 and Al Barsha South 3 as freehold (Article 3, items 2 and 3). Al Barsha South guide
• Al Jaddaf Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists three plots in Al Jaddaf as freehold (Article 3, item 8), and since January 2025 owners of 329 more plots can apply to the Dubai Land Department to convert to freehold. Al Jaddaf guide
• Al Lisaili Part freeholdRegulation No. 1 of 2011 opens one plot in Al Lisaili to foreign buyers on freehold, usufruct or lease terms.
• Al Quoz Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists five plots in Al Quoz 3 and Al Quoz Industrial Areas 2 and 3 as freehold (Article 3, items 15 to 17); most of Al Quoz is not on the list. Al Quoz guide
• Al Rowaiyah Part freehold (not on the map)Regulation No. 3 of 2006 lists two plots in Al Rowaiyah as freehold (Article 3, item 11) but does not say which of its three sectors they are in.
• Al Satwa Part freeholdSome plots in Al Satwa are marketed as freehold, but no published rule names them, so check the plot before you buy.
• Al Sufouh Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists one plot each in Sofouh 1 and Sofouh 2 as freehold (Article 3, items 13 and 14).
• Al Warsan Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists one plot in Warsan 1 as freehold (Article 3, item 23), while Resolution No. 25 of 2021 allows only usufruct or a lease on two plots in Al Warsan First. Al Warsan guide
• Al Wasl Part freeholdSome plots in Al Wasl are marketed as freehold, but no published rule names them, so check the plot before you buy. Al Wasl guide
• Dubai Investment Park (DIP) Part freeholdMarket listings call parts of Dubai Investment Park freehold, but the only published rule naming it (Regulation No. 2 of 2012) allows usufruct of up to 85 years on two plots, so check the plot.
• Dubai South Part freeholdResolutions issued in 2015, 2016 and 2021 open 27 named plots in Madinat Al Mataar, the land area around Dubai South, to foreign freehold ownership.
• Jebel Ali Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists only nine plots in the large Jebel Ali area as freehold (Article 3, item 7), so check the plot before you buy.
• Me'aisam Part freeholdRegulation No. 1 of 2011 opens one plot in Me'aisam 2 to foreign buyers on freehold, usufruct or lease terms.
• Mirdif Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists two plots in Mirdif as freehold (Article 3, item 18), while Regulation No. 3 of 2012 allows only usufruct of up to 99 years on another plot. Mirdif guide
• Nad Al Sheba Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists three plots in Nad Al Sheba as freehold (Article 3, item 22), and Regulation No. 1 of 2010 made a fourth plot freehold. Nad Al Sheba guide
• Ras Al Khor Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists one plot in Ras Al Khor as freehold (Article 3, item 10), while Resolution No. 25 of 2021 allows only usufruct or a lease on a plot in Ras Al Khor Industrial Third.
• Sheikh Zayed Road Part freehold (not on the map)Regulation No. 3 of 2006 lists two plots on Sheikh Zayed Road as freehold (Article 3, item 12), and since January 2025 owners of 128 more plots can apply to the Dubai Land Department to convert to freehold. Sheikh Zayed Road guide
• Umm Hurair Part freeholdRegulation No. 3 of 2006 lists one plot in Umm Hurair 2 as freehold (Article 3, item 1).
• Umm Suqeim Part freeholdUmm Suqeim villas are generally limited to UAE and GCC nationals; some plots are marketed as freehold, but no published rule names them, so check the plot before you buy. Umm Suqeim guide
• World Trade Centre Part freeholdResolution No. 14 of 2015 and Resolution No. 18 of 2019 each open one plot in Trade Centre Second to foreign freehold ownership.
• Zabeel Part freeholdResolution No. 18 of 2019 and Resolution No. 6 of 2022 open five plots in Zaabeel Second and Zabeel First to foreign freehold ownership. Zabeel guide

Where can foreigners not buy freehold in Dubai?

Foreigners generally cannot buy freehold property in older Dubai districts that no published rule opens to them, such as Al Karama, Al Nahda, Al Qusais and Al Warqa’a. There, only UAE and GCC nationals, companies they fully own and public joint stock companies may own property (Law No. 7 of 2006, Article 4). In Jebel Ali Industrial the one listed plot offers only usufruct or a lease of up to 99 years, not freehold.

Four of these five rest on not appearing in any published rule, so treat them as a guide and check the exact plot.

5 areas, A to Z

• Al Karama Not freeholdAl Karama does not appear in any published freehold rule, so foreign buyers generally cannot buy freehold property there.
• Al Nahda Not freeholdAl Nahda in Dubai does not appear in any published freehold rule, so foreign buyers generally cannot buy freehold property there.
• Al Qusais Not freeholdAl Qusais does not appear in any published freehold rule, so foreign buyers generally cannot buy freehold property there.
• Al Warqa'a Not freeholdAl Warqa'a does not appear in any published freehold rule, so foreign buyers generally cannot buy freehold property there.
• Jebel Ali Industrial Not freeholdResolution No. 25 of 2021 allows foreign buyers only usufruct or a lease of up to 99 years on plot 64 in Jebel Ali Industrial Third, not freehold.

Does Dubai law name every freehold area?

No. Dubai law opens land to foreign buyers by Dubai Land Department sector and plot number, not by community name. Regulation No. 3 of 2006 lists 23 areas and 45 plots, and later rules add more. Most large Dubai communities, including Business Bay and Downtown Dubai, do not appear in any published rule; they are freehold in practice.

The plot maps are not published, so the listed plot numbers cannot be matched to community names from public sources. That is why this guide uses three plain labels: Freehold, Part freehold and Not freehold. For any single property, the area and plot number on its Dubai Land Department registration settle the question.

Are Business Bay and Downtown Dubai freehold?

Yes. Business Bay and Downtown Dubai are freehold in practice: buyers of any nationality buy homes in both and register them with the Dubai Land Department. No published Dubai regulation or resolution names Business Bay or Downtown Dubai, and none of the published plot lists has been shown to cover them. Their freehold status comes from market practice and Dubai Land Department registrations, so check the plot on the title deed.

Fidu’s area guides cover Business Bay and Downtown Dubai in more depth.

Which laws decide where foreigners can buy in Dubai?

Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006 sets the rule, and eleven published regulations and resolutions found for this guide, issued between 2006 and 2022, list plots where non-UAE nationals may own property in Dubai. The Dubai Land Department announced a further change in January 2025. The table gives each one, its date and what it does.

Read on the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae) and dubailand.gov.ae. The English texts are translations; the Arabic text of each law prevails. Checked 22 October 2026; Law No. 7 of 2006, Article 4, checked again 28 October 2026.

What changed in Dubai’s freehold rules in 2025 and 2026?

One change took effect in Dubai in 2025 and one was announced, and no new published regulation or resolution adding land has been found since February 2022. On 19 January 2025 the Dubai Land Department said private owners of 457 plots on Sheikh Zayed Road and in Al Jaddaf can apply to convert their land to freehold, whatever their nationality.

• Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Jaddaf (Dubai Land Department, 19 January 2025): 128 plots on Sheikh Zayed Road between the Trade Centre Roundabout and the Water Canal, and 329 plots in Al Jaddaf. The conversion fee is 30% of the valuation, based on gross floor area. The announcement cites no law or resolution number.
• Masdar City (Dubai Land Department, 24 July 2025): a memorandum so that companies in Masdar City’s free zone can own property in Dubai on a freehold basis. The memorandum says the two sides will develop the rules; none had been published as of 28 October 2026.
• No new instrument found: as of 28 October 2026, no regulation or resolution adding land after Resolution No. 6 of 2022 (28 February 2022) was found. The Dubai Legislation Portal’s search only finds a law by its exact number, so this cannot prove that none exists.

Can foreigners get a mortgage or a visa when buying in Dubai?

A foreign buyer of property in Dubai can qualify for the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa when the property is worth AED 2,000,000 or more, under Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022. UAE banks may also lend to foreign buyers, within the Central Bank of the UAE’s mortgage limits for expatriates. The two answers below cover the mortgage and the visa in turn.

Can foreigners get a mortgage to buy property in Dubai?

Yes. UAE banks may lend to foreigners buying property in Dubai, within limits set by the Central Bank of the UAE. For expatriates, its mortgage regulation caps the loan at 80% of the value of a first home worth less than AED 5 million, 70% above that, 60% on a second or investment property and 50% off-plan.

The loan can run for up to 25 years, and total debt repayments cannot exceed 50% of the borrower’s income. These are minimum standards, so a bank can set stricter ones. The regulation says nothing specific about buyers who live outside the UAE, so whether a bank lends to them is the bank’s own decision.

Fidu’s guide to the cost of buying property in Dubai lists the fees that apply with or without a mortgage.

Does buying property in Dubai give you a residence visa?

Buying property in Dubai worth AED 2,000,000 or more can qualify the owner for the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa, under Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022. The AED 2,000,000 can be one property or several combined. Mortgaged and off-plan purchases have extra conditions, so confirm them with the Dubai Land Department before relying on them.

Fidu’s Golden Visa guide explains the steps and the paperwork.

Which Fidu properties are for sale in Dubai’s freehold areas?

Fidu Properties has homes for sale and off-plan projects in several Dubai freehold areas, including Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Hills Estate and Jumeirah Village Circle. This list updates by itself: it shows only listings that are available today and never shows sold or unavailable ones.

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How do you check that a Dubai property is freehold before you buy?

To check that a Dubai property is freehold, look at the plot, not the community name. Ask for the Dubai Land Department title deed or, for an off-plan home, its Oqood registration, note the area and plot number on it, and confirm with the Dubai Land Department that non-UAE nationals may own that plot.

1. Get the area and plot number from the title deed, or from the Oqood registration for an off-plan home.
2. Compare them with the instruments in the table above, or ask the Dubai Land Department to confirm the plot’s status.
3. Buy through a broker registered with RERA, and ask for their broker registration number (BRN).

Where does this information come from?

This guide is based on Dubai’s published laws, read on the Dubai Legislation Portal, and on announcements by the Dubai Land Department and the UAE government. The law and the area statuses were checked on 22 October 2026. The English texts are translations, and the Arabic text of each law prevails.

• Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai, Articles 4 and 6, checked 22 October 2026 and again 28 October 2026.
• Regulation No. 3 of 2006 (7 June 2006), checked 22 October 2026.
• Regulation No. 1 of 2010 (18 March 2010), checked 22 October 2026.
• Regulation No. 1 of 2011 (24 April 2011), checked 22 October 2026.
• Regulation No. 2 of 2012 (7 June 2012), checked 22 October 2026.
• Regulation No. 3 of 2012 (7 October 2012), checked 22 October 2026.
• Resolution No. 14 of 2015 (18 November 2015), checked 22 October 2026.
• Resolution No. 8 of 2016 (9 June 2016), checked 22 October 2026.
• Resolution No. 18 of 2019 (4 September 2019), checked 22 October 2026.
• Resolution No. 7 of 2021 (3 March 2021), checked 22 October 2026.
• Resolution No. 25 of 2021 (12 July 2021), checked 22 October 2026.
• Resolution No. 6 of 2022 (28 February 2022), checked 22 October 2026.
• Dubai Land Department announcement (19 January 2025), checked 22 October 2026.
• u.ae, the UAE government portal: Expatriates buying a property in the UAE (page updated 27 October 2026), checked 28 October 2026.
• Dubai Land Department and Masdar City memorandum (24 July 2025), checked 28 October 2026.
• Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP): Golden Residency Guide (page updated 10 September 2026), for the AED 2,000,000 threshold, one or more properties and the 10-year term, checked 28 October 2026.
• Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022 (12 July 2022), Annex on Golden Residence Permits, Articles 1 and 8 (PDF), for the 10-year term and the property investor conditions, checked 29 October 2026.
• Central Bank of the UAE: Regulations Regarding Mortgage Loans (Circular No. 31/2013, version consolidated 8 April 2020), for the mortgage limits, checked 28 October 2026.
• Map positions: OpenStreetMap place names via Nominatim, looked up 28 October 2026; approximate.

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and plots differ, so confirm the status of a specific plot with the Dubai Land Department before you buy.

Last updated 29 October 2026. The date changes only when a law or an area status in this guide changes.