A Guide to Dubai's Freehold Areas

Since the Freehold Law of 2002, non-UAE nationals have been able to own property outright — but only within zones the Dubai Land Department has specifically designated as freehold.

Well-established freehold zones

• Downtown Dubai
• Dubai Marina
• Palm Jumeirah
• Business Bay
• Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)

Growing freehold zones

• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
• Dubai Hills Estate
• Dubai South
• Arjan

Outside freehold zones

Ownership in non-designated areas is restricted to UAE and GCC nationals, or available only on a leasehold basis, typically up to 99 years.

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