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. Common in older Dubai developments and some Abu Dhabi areas.
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Related Terms
Freehold
A type of property ownership in the UAE where the buyer owns the property and the land it sits on indefinitely.
Usufruct
A property right common in Abu Dhabi that grants the holder the right to use and benefit from a property for a specified period (typically 99 years) without owning the land.
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