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Article (1) Articles (1) and (2) of the Original Decree are hereby superseded by the following: Definitions
Decree
General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (25) of 2022
Dubai Law·25 of 2022
Law ID
dubai-decree-2022-25
- Issued Date
- July 7, 2022
- Effective from
- July 7, 2022
- Articles
- 4
- Last synced
- Jul 20, 2026
Plain-language summary
Amends definitions and procedures for freehold land transfer in Dubai, permitting beneficiaries to obtain unrestricted title to granted land upon meeting comple…
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Article 1
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. DLD: The Land Department. Granted Land: Any land plot designated for industrial or commercial use and whose usufruct is granted to UAE Nationals. This includes: 1. land plots in respect of which disposition orders are issued; and 2. land plots which are conveyed to others by way of inheritance, assignment, gift, or in return for consideration. Beneficiary: A UAE National who is awarded Granted Land. UAE National: Any person who holds the nationality of the United Arab Emirates. Real Property Project: A project for the development of Granted Land or of any part thereof; the construction of infrastructure and common utilities thereon; subdivision of ©2022 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every 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. (25) of 2022 Amending Decree No. (4) of 2010 Regulating the Transfer of Title to Granted Industrial and Commercial Land in the Emirate of Dubai Page 2 of 2 that Granted Land for the purpose of use; and the construction of residential, commercial, or mixed-use multi-storey buildings that the Beneficiary wishes to develop in accordance with the plans approved for him by the concerned entities in the Emirate. Transfer of Title to Granted Land
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title will be subject to the relevant rules and conditions prescribed by the DLD.: be subject to the relevant rules and conditions prescribed by the DLD.
Article 2
Article (2) This Decree will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 7 July 2022 Corresponding to 8 Thu al-Hijjah 1443 A.H.
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Article (2) Upon the request of a Beneficiary, the freehold title to his Granted Land may be transferred to him without any restriction on the use, exploitation, or disposition thereof, provided that he has a completed or under-construction Real Property Project on this land. The transfer of title will be subject to the relevant rules and conditions prescribed by the DLD. Publication and Commencement
Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.
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