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Ownership · 5 min read · 12 May 2026

Where foreigners can actually buy freehold in Dubai

The designated freehold zones — Marina, Downtown, Palm, Business Bay, JVC, Hartland, Hills Estate, MBR City — an overview of the main areas where foreigners can buy freehold property.

Foreigners can own freehold residential property in Dubai only inside designated freehold zones. The list is set by Dubai government decree and changes infrequently. The major zones Australian buyers will encounter are Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Hills Estate, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, and Sobha Hartland.

Each area has its own character and price range. Elite Property DXB can tell you more about a specific community.

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