Glossary · AE
Designated Area
An area in Dubai where property ownership rights are available to non-UAE nationals under the applicable property ownership framework.
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Foreign Buyer
An individual or entity purchasing property in a country where they are not ordinarily resident or are not a national, subject to the ownership rules of that jurisdiction.
Freehold Area
A designated area where eligible buyers, including foreign nationals subject to applicable rules, can acquire freehold ownership of property.
Freehold Property
A property where ownership generally includes both the building and the land on which it stands, without a fixed ownership term.
Chiller-Free
A UAE listing term meaning the cost of district cooling (air-conditioning) is included in the price or rent rather than billed separately to the occupier.
DEWA
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; buyers and tenants register a DEWA account and pay a connection deposit to activate utilities on handover.
Dubai Land Department (DLD)
The Dubai government authority responsible for property registration, real estate regulation, land transactions and a range of property-related services in Dubai.
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