General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (4) of 2010

Article (1) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Decree, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. DLD: The Land Department. Granted Land: Any industrial or commercial land whose usufruct is granted to UAE nationals. This includes: 1. land in respect of which disposition orders are issued; and ©2020 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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Decree No. (4) of 2010 Regulating the Transfer of Title to Granted Industrial and Commercial Land in the Emirate of Dubai Page 2 of 3 2. Granted Land which is conveyed to others by way of inheritance, assignment, or gift; or in return for consideration. Beneficiary: A UAE national who is awarded Granted Land. Transfer of Title to Granted Land

Article (5) a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other legislation, a possessor of Granted Land who acquires its possession by way of sale by a Beneficiary may request transferring the freehold title to that land to himself without any restriction on its use or exploitation.

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Decree No. (4) of 2010 Regulating the Transfer of Title to Granted Industrial and Commercial Land in the Emirate of Dubai Page 3 of 3 b. The DLD will transfer the title to the Granted Land to the possessor upon considering his application, and verifying the validity of his acquisition of the land possession and that he has paid the transfer fee of fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the land. Issuing Implementing Resolutions