Freehold
A type of property ownership in the UAE where the buyer owns the property and the land it sits on indefinitely. Freehold ownership is available to all nationalities in designated areas across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates.
BayutAPI Relevance
Use the search-property endpoint with location_ids set to freehold zones to find freehold properties.
Related Terms
Leasehold
A form of property ownership where the buyer holds rights to the property for a fixed period, typically 99 years, after which ownership reverts to the freeholder.
Off-Plan
Properties purchased before or during construction, typically at below-market prices with developer payment plans.
DLD (Dubai Land Department)
The government authority responsible for organizing and registering all real estate transactions in Dubai.
Access UAE Real Estate Data
Get structured property data, agent information, and market analytics through a simple REST API.