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A TRUSTED
LAW FIRM
IN THE UAE

Legal Services

Real Estate
Legal services

Our dedicated real estate legal services are established to help buyers, sellers, and tenants get all their needs with ease. Have unparalleled expertise in real estate with extensive experience advising on every aspect of real estate law. We also provide Liaison & Registration for all types of real estate disputes.

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Benefits of Legal Support Services

Simple to Complex Issues

From the acquisition of land and procurement of real estate financing to the successful recovery of high-value property investments through carrying out negotiations to resolve the dispute amicably by reaching a settlement or through formal legal proceedings.

In-house Experts

Led by a team of bilingual lawyers fluent in Arabic and English, our market-leading real estate practice provides a comprehensive range of commercial and residential real estate services. Sale & purchase agreements, Legal Notices Settlement and (MOUs)

Strong Partnership

AMIGO Properties has successfully acquired an unrivalled reputation locally and Internationally among our corporate clients and banks through a team with in-depth understanding of the practices and procedures essential to successfully doing business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What the areas expats can buy property in Abu Dhabi?

Designated areas for ownership in Abu Dhabi

There are nine areas in Abu Dhabi, where foreigners are allowed to own real estate properties. They are: Yas Island, Saadiyat, Reem, Mariya, Lulu, Al Raha Beach, Sayh Al Sedairah, Al Reef and Masdar City.

For more honest advice on Liaison & Registration, get in touch with AMIGO Legal Dep.

Call +971 2 3071 188

Q2. What is the new amended provisions in Abu Dhabi Real Estate Law?

In April 2019, an amendment was made to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Law which allows foreigners to own real estate properties in Abu Dhabi investment areas. The new law stipulates amendments to Articles 3 and 4 of the above law.

Article 3 (i) stipulates the rights to own property are limited to three categories. They are

Emirati citizens, natural or legal persons
public holding companies where ownership with non-nationals does not exceed 49 percent
as any person to whom a decision is issued by the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince or the President of the Executive Council.

For more honest advice on Liaison & Registration, get in touch with AMIGO Legal Dep.

Call +971 2 3071 188

Q3. What about buying a property in Dubai?

In Dubai, foreign ownership is permitted in areas designated as freehold. Foreigners (who don’t live in the UAE) and expatriate residents may acquire freehold ownership rights over property without restriction, usufruct rights, or leasehold rights for up to 99 years.

Article 3 of Regulation No. 3 of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-Nationals of Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai (pages 129-132) indicates the land plots designated as freehold properties.

The title deeds are issued by the Land Department in the emirate. There is no age limit to owning property in Dubai.

For more honest advice on Liaison & Registration, get in touch with AMIGO Legal Dep.

Call +971 2 3071 188

Q4. How to buy a property in Sharjah?

According to Executive Council Resolution No. 26 of 2014 Regarding the Usufruct of Real Estate Properties in the Emirate of Sharjah, (in Arabic) foreign nationals and companies owned by foreign nationals in the UAE do not have the right to own, but they have the right of usufruct for 100 years maximum after registering such usufruct right with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD).

The resolution stipulates also that the usufruct right must be within the areas specified by the Government of Sharjah for this purpose, and it is given only after a special approval is obtained from the Ruler of Sharjah.

For more honest advice on Liaison & Registration, get in touch with AMIGO Legal Dep.

Call +971 2 3071 188

Q5. How to register lease agreements in Abu Dhabi?

In Abu Dhabi, landlords have to register lease contracts in the Tawtheeq system, which is the city’s register for tenancy contracts. Once the lease contract has been registered, a housing fee of 3 percent of the value of the annual rent will be levied equally across 12 months. This amount will be added to the monthly water and electricity bill of the tenant.

For more honest advice on Liaison & Registration, get in touch with AMIGO Legal Dep.

Call +971 2 3071 188

Q6. How to register lease agreements in Dubai?

In Dubai, landlords must register lease agreements with RERA’s online portal, Ejari. Tenants must pay housing fees to Dubai Municipality, which is calculated at the rate of 5 percent of the yearly rental charges. The housing fees are added to the monthly electricity and water bills.

As per local Law No. 43 of 2013 of Dubai, rental increases in the emirate can be applied when compared with the average rent in the area as per the RERA increase calculator.

For more honest advice on Liaison & Registration, get in touch with AMIGO Legal Dep.

Call +971 2 3071 188

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