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Dubai Title Deed

An official document evidencing registered ownership of a property in Dubai, issued through the Dubai Land Department.

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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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The stage at which a completed or substantially completed property is formally delivered by the developer to the purchaser, subject to the applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.
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