Land Rights
Land rights are legal entitlements to use, develop, or occupy land, which may be owned outright (freehold) or held under limited terms (leasehold).
| Right Type | Description |
| Freehold | Permanent ownership |
| Leasehold | Temporary use rights (typically 99 years) |
| Usufruct | Right to use and profit from land |
| Surface rights | Buildings separate from land |
| Musataha | Islamic lease for development |
| Dubai Framework | Regulation |
| Freehold areas | Designated zones for foreign ownership |
| Leasehold zones | Limited ownership rights |
| Development rights | Building permissions tied to land |
| Transfer restrictions | Some areas limit resale |
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