What is 不动产?
土地及其上附着的所有永久性建筑、改良和固定物，具有不可移动性，通过DLD系统登记所有权，区别于可移动的动产（Personal Property）。
Description
Real property (also called real estate or immovable property) refers to land and everything permanently attached to it, buildings, fences, built-in appliances, and planted trees. It also encompasses the legal rights associated with ownership: the right to use, lease, sell, develop, or exclude others. This distinguishes it from personal property (movables like furniture or vehicles).
Under UAE federal law and Dubai's property legislation, real property rights for foreign nationals are restricted to designated freehold areas (as established by Decree No. 3 of 2006). In these zones, foreigners can own real property outright. Outside freehold areas, non-GCC nationals are limited to leasehold interests (typically 99 years). The DLD registers all real property ownership and the title deed is the definitive proof of rights.
How to interpret
Real property is the broadest category of what you actually own when you buy a home or investment unit. The bundle of rights associated with ownership, including the right to use, lease, develop, and sell, determines the practical value of your investment. Understanding which rights you hold and which are restricted by zoning, community rules, or leasehold conditions is essential before committing capital.
In most Dubai transactions, buyers acquire full freehold real property rights in designated zones. Outside those zones, or in leasehold arrangements, your rights are more limited and time-bound. Always verify the ownership structure and the precise rights transferred before signing any purchase agreement.
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The distinction between real and personal property matters for taxation (in jurisdictions with property taxes), inheritance law, and secured lending. In Dubai, real property is exempt from income and capital gains tax, making it one of the most tax-efficient asset classes globally.
Frequently asked questions
Land and any permanent structures, improvements, or fixtures attached to it, along with the bundle of legal rights associated with ownership.
Real property (also called real estate or immovable property) refers to land and everything permanently attached to it, buildings, fences, built-in appliances, and planted trees. It also encompasses the legal rights associated with ownership: the right to use, lease, sell, develop, or exclude others.
Real property is the broadest category of what you actually own when you buy a home or investment unit. The bundle of rights associated with ownership, including the right to use, lease, develop, and sell, determines the practical value of your investment.
The distinction between real and personal property matters for taxation (in jurisdictions with property taxes), inheritance law, and secured lending. In Dubai, real property is exempt from income and capital gains tax, making it one of the most tax-efficient asset classes globally.
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Outside freehold areas, non-GCC nationals are limited to leasehold interests (typically 99 years). The DLD registers all real property ownership and the title deed is the definitive proof of rights.
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