UAE Legislation
When moving and purchasing property in Dubai, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the key UAE laws that apply to this process.
This section contains the most important legal documents*.
*Our website provides translations of legal documents for informational purposes only and is not an official document.
Owners Association Charter in Dubai, UAE
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39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Resolution of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai No. 24 of 2006
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
The Law on the Establishment of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in Dubai, UAE
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
The Law on the Establishment of a Judicial Committee for the Settlement of Disputes Relating to Real Estate in the Emirate of Dubai
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Landlord-Tenant Relations Law in Dubai, UAE
Law No. 33 of 2008
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
The Law Designating Areas in Dubai in Which Foreign Nationals May Acquire Real Estate (2006)
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Mortgage Law in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Law No. 14 of 2008
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Rent Law in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Law No. 1 of 2009
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
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Rental Law in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Decree No. 2 of 2011
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Construction Projects Escrow Accounts Law in Dubai, UAE
Law No. 8 of 2007
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Land Registration Fees Law in Dubai, UAE
Law No. 7 of 2007
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Dubai Landlord Tenant Relations Act, 2007
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Number of pages:
39
Size:
3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Real Estate Licensing Law in Dubai, UAE
Law No. 2 of 2003
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Real Estate Registration Law in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Law No. 7 of 2006
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Dubai Joint Ownership Law (2007)
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
On the Temporary Real Estate Register in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Law No. 13 of 2008
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
The Law on the Temporary Registry of Real Estate in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Law No. 9 of 2009
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Regarding brokerage activities in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, Subordinate Regulation No. 85 of 2006
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
Amendments to the provisions of Law No. 7 of 1997
Law No. 21 of 2006
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Number of pages:
39
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3 MB
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as legal or other professional advice.
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