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General UAE Legal Questions LawRegulation No. (1) of 2011

Dubai Law·1 of 2011

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Adds two specified land plots in Al Lisali and Me'aisam 2 areas to plots over which non-UAE nationals may hold interests, effective upon publication in the Offi…

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    Article 1

    Article (1) The two land plots No. (126), Al Lisali area and No. (1), Me’aisam 2, whose boundaries and areas are demarcated on the maps attached to this Regulation, are hereby added to the land plots over which non-UAE nationals may acquire freehold ownership rights over Real Property without time restriction, usufruct rights, or leasehold rights for up to ninety nine (99) years, under Article (3) of the above-mentioned Regulation No. (3) of 2006.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) This Regulation comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued on 24 April 2011 Corresponding to 21 Jumada al-Ula 1432 A.H. © 2014 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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    Regulation No. (1) of 2011 Adding New Areas for Ownership of Real Property by Non-UAE Nationals in the Emirate of Dubai Page 2 of 3

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    Regulation No. (1) of 2011 Adding New Areas for Ownership of Real Property by Non-UAE Nationals in the Emirate of Dubai Page 3 of 3

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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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