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Property gifting can exist beyond the scope of gifting between family-members. Property gifting to a legal entity in Dubai, or in other terms, a company, registered under your name is a permitted process under the regulations of Dubai. Such a process could also be done in the aims of ensuring the extended asset protection, and ownership simplification. A gift (also known as Hiba) transfer, to a...

Under the UAE civil Law No.5 of 1985, a minor is said to be anyone under the age of 21, which is specified as the age of majority. However, individuals above the age of 21 lacking mental capabilities would also be considered as minors. The debate of whether minors are allowed to be property owners often emerges with families considering succession planning or wealth transfers. For an overview of how...

Families often transfer assets among their members, specifically spouses, children, or parents, in the form of a “Hiba” or a property gift transfer. In contrast to sale agreements, property gifting in Dubai is not about profit, it’s about passing on ownership as part of family or succession planning. However, this process isn’t entirely free of charge. Property gifting among family members...

The gift or “Hiba” as mostly known in Arabic, is the voluntary transfer of property ownership, from the donor to the donee, without remuneration. So, can property be gifted in Dubai? Yes, it is allowed under UAE laws, such as the Law No.14 of 2017 Regulating Endowments and Gifts in the Emirate of Dubai, the process is held according to DLD’s (Dubai Land Department) specific provisions and processed...

Dubai’s flourishing real estate market is on an upward trajectory, known for highly lucrative rental yields, luxurious lifestyles and infrastructure; it has become a polarization center for investors from all around the world, leading to an increase in the demand for professional property management services. Property managements are regulated in Dubai, as it is essential to ensure the protection of...

After checking the property and verifying the documents of both the property and the seller, having engaged legal expertise, going through a series of negotiations concerning the price and transfer dates, you finally sign the Sale and Purchase Agreement (also known as MOU or Form F) and might think that the deal is sealed and it is secure, -except it isn’t-. What if a seller decides to cancel...

Legal Requirements and Eligibility for Foreign Buyers How to buy an off-plan property in Dubai? It is a common concern for anyone who is interested in making investments in Dubai. Dubai law allows non-UAE nationals or expatriates to buy freehold property in designated areas. Under Dubai’s Real Property Registration  Law  foreigners may own a freehold title (no time limit) in approved...

Yes, a non-resident can buy property in Dubai without visiting the UAE in person. Dubai’s real estate market has been open to foreign investors since 2002, allowing non-residents to legally purchase off-plan and resale properties in designated freehold areas.  The entire process, including selecting the property, signing contracts, and transferring ownership, can be done remotely through...