Real Estate / Property — UAE Legal Guides
15 UAE legal guides on Real Estate / Property.
What Is Freehold Property in Dubai? Ownership Rights, Where It Applies and Leasehold Compared
Freehold in Dubai is ownership with no end date, recorded by the Dubai Land Department. Most foreign buyers can hold it only on plots the Ruler has designated. Here is what it gives you, how to check a unit, and how it differs from a leasehold of up to 99 years, usufruct and musataha.
DTCM Holiday Homes in Dubai: Permit Rules, Who Can Rent Short-Term, and Owner Liabilities
Short-term letting in Dubai is legal once DET approves the unit. Who can register, which units qualify, what your building can and cannot do, the Tourism Dirham, and the fines for skipping the permit.
Ejari, Tas-heel and Notary Public: What a Dubai Typing Centre Can and Cannot Do
Typing centres sit between you and several different government authorities, and the sign on the window rarely explains which one. Here is how Ejari, Tas-heel and notarisation actually divide up.
Tenancy Contract in Abu Dhabi: Tawtheeq, Your Rights and What to Check Before You Sign
A practical guide to renting in Abu Dhabi — what Tawtheeq registration is and who does it, the contract clauses that decide how the year goes, how deposits and maintenance usually work, the renewal notice rules, and where a rent dispute is heard.
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department: What It Registers and How Ownership Works in Sharjah
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department is where ownership of property in the emirate legally changes hands, not the sale contract you signed. Here is what it registers, who may own what, and what a transfer actually involves.
Trustee Offices in Dubai: Role, Fees and Process in a Property Sale
A plain-English guide to Dubai's registration trustee offices — what they are, the law behind them, their role on transfer day, the DLD and trustee fees published by the Dubai Land Department, the documents both parties must bring, and when a transfer needs a lawyer rather than just a counter.
How to Choose a Real Estate Lawyer in Dubai (Without Falling for "Best" Rankings)
There is no official "best" real estate lawyer in Dubai — UAE rules don't allow lawyers to be ranked. Here's how to shortlist a licensed property lawyer instead: what they handle, which credentials and documents to verify, the red flags to avoid, and the questions to ask in your first meeting.
Buying Property in Dubai and Residence Visa: What a Home Purchase Actually Gets You (2026)
A property purchase can open the door to UAE residence, but only when the property and buyer meet the conditions. Here is how the 2-year investor route and the 10-year Golden Visa differ, what counts as eligible property, and how your family fits in.
Title Deed Verification in Dubai: How to Check a DLD Title Deed Online (2026)
Before you pay for a Dubai property, verify the title deed against Dubai Land Department records. Here is how to check a DLD title deed online via Dubai REST, how oqood differs from a title deed for off-plan units, and the red flags that should make you stop.
Ejari Cancellation in Dubai: How to Register, Renew, and Cancel Your Tenancy Contract (2026)
A plain-English guide to Ejari cancellation in Dubai: what Ejari is, why it matters, how to register, renew, and cancel your RERA tenancy contract, the documents required, and where disputes arise.
Dubai Rent Increase Rules: RERA Rent Index Explained (2026)
Your Dubai landlord can only raise rent by what the RERA rent index allows. Here is how the index works, how the slabs are triggered, the Dubai REST app workflow, and the 90-day notice rule under Decree No. 43 of 2013.
Dubai RERA Rental Index Explained: How Rent Increases Work (2026)
The RERA rental index is Dubai's official rent benchmark. It decides how much your landlord can legally raise your rent. Here is how it works and where to check yours.
Eviction Notice Template Dubai: 12-Month Notarised Notice Rule (2026)
Looking for an eviction notice template in Dubai? The law requires a 12-month notarised notice served through the Public Notary or by registered mail. Here is what the notice must contain, when you can use it, and how the Rental Dispute Centre treats it.
Rental Dispute Lawyer UAE 2026: Dubai RDC, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK Tenancy Committees
When to engage a rental dispute lawyer in the UAE — and which emirate's committee actually hears your case. Dubai RDC, Abu Dhabi DMT Tenancy Dispute Centre, Sharjah and RAK explained, plus rent-cap, eviction and deposit disputes.
Dubai Tenancy Disputes: The RERA Process Explained (2026)
Eviction notice, rent jump, or deposit not returned? Dubai tenancy disputes go to the RDSC. Filing fee 3.5% of annual rent. 12-month eviction notice required. Decisions within 30 days.