Regulation No. (3) of 2006
Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals of
Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai
We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Law No. (7) of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai,
Do hereby this Regulation.

Article (1)
This Regulation shall be cited as “Regulation No. (3) of 2006 Determining Areas for
Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals of Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai”.

Article (2)
In implementing this Regulation, the following words and expressions shall have the
meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:
Ruler : His Highness the Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.
DLD : The Land Department.
Real Property : Anything which is fixed and cannot be moved without damage or
alteration of its structure.

Article (3)
A Non-UAE National may acquire freehold ownership rights, without time restriction, and
usufruct and lease rights for up to ninety-nine (99) years, in the land plot(s) indicated
opposite each of the following areas, which are shown on the plans issued by the DLD and
attached hereto:
1. Umm Hurair 2 Plot No. (013);
2. Al Barsha South 2 Plot No. (002);
3. Al Barsha South 3 Plot No. (002);
4. Emirates Hills 1 Plots No. (004) and (814);
5. Emirates Hills 2 Plots No. (001) and (049);
6. Emirates Hills 3 Plot No. (001);
7. Jebel Ali Plots No. (051), (074), (081), (082), (083), (084),
(142), (143), and (391);
8. Al Jaddaf Plots No. (003), (007), and (008);
9. The World Islands Plot No. (001);
10. Ras al Khor Plot No. (165);
11. Al Rowaiyah Plots No. (063) and (065);
12. Sheikh Zayed Road Plots No. (118) and (147);
13. Sofouh 1 Plot No. (069);
14. Sofouh 2 Plot No. (005);
15. Al-Qouz 3 Plots No. (005) and (006);
16. Al-Qouz Industrial Area 2 Plots No. (010) and (030);
17. Al-Qouz Industrial Area 3 Plot No. (028);
18. Mirdif Plots No. (143) and (144);
19. Dubai Marina Plots No. (007), (014), (015), and (033);
20. Palm Jebel Ali Plot No. (001);
21. Palm Jumairah Plot No. (001);
22. Nad Al Sheba Plots No. (209), (215) and (222); and
23. Warsan 1 Plot No. (002).

Article (4)
A Non-UAE national may acquire usufruct or lease rights for up to ninety-nine (99) years
in Plot No. (224), Nad Al Sheba, which is shown on the relevant plan approved by the DLD
and attached hereto.

Article (5)
This Regulation shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into force on the
day on which it is published.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Ruler of Dubai
Issued in Dubai on 7 June 2006
Corresponding to 11 Jumada al-Ula 1427 A.H.