Dubai’s thriving real estate market offers an array of opportunities for investors and potential residents alike. With the city’s continued expansion and development, the government has designated specific areas as freehold zones, where foreigners can acquire full ownership rights to properties. Here’s a list of the Dubai freehold zones for you to explore.
If you want to learn more about real estate in the UAE, read our guide to buying property in Dubai or this one to help decide between freehold vs. leasehold properties in Dubai.
- Al Barari
- Al Furjan
- Al Khail Heights
- Al Warsan
- Arabian Ranches
- Arabian Ranches 2
- Arabian Ranches 3
- Arjan
- Barsha Heights
- Bluewaters Islan
- Business Bay
- Culture Village
- DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC)
- Discovery Gardens
- Downtown Dubai
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Dubai Festival City
- Dubai Harbour
- Dubai Hills
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
- Dubai Investment Park
- Dubai Marina
- Dubai Production City
- Dubai Residence Complex (Dubailand)
- Dubai Science Park
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Dubai South
- Dubai Sports City
- Dubai Studio City
- Dubai Waterfront
- Dubailand
- Emirates Hills
- International City
- Jumeirah
- Jumeirah Beach Residence
- Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Jumeirah Heights
- Jumeirah Islands
- Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Jumeirah Park
- Jumeirah Village Circle
- Jumeirah Village Triangle
- Liwan
- Meydan City
- Mirdif Hills
- Mirdif Tulip
- Mohammed Bin Rashid City
- Motor City
- Mudon
- Old Town
- Palm Jumeirah
- Park Gate Residences
- Reem
- Remraam
- The Greens
- The Lakes
- The Meadows
- The Springs
- The Sustainable City
- The Views
- The Villa
- The World Islands
- Tilal Al Ghaf
- Town Square
- Wadi Al Safa 2