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Freehold conversion: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Jaddaf
Owners of 457 plots on Sheikh Zayed Road and in Al Jaddaf may convert to freehold for all nationalities. The fee is 30% of DLD's valuation.
What the source says
"A total of 457 plots are eligible for conversion to freehold: 128 plots along Sheikh Zayed Road and 329 plots in Al Jaddaf."
DLD announcement, 19 January 2025
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | DLD announcement, 19 January 2025 |
| Authority | Dubai Land Department |
| In force since | 19 January 2025 |
| Last checked | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | Dubai Land Department |
What to know
We could not find a numbered instrument behind the announcement, and DLD has not published the list of plots.
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Freehold Conversion on Sheikh Zayed Road and in Al Jaddaf (2025).
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Freehold conversion: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Jaddaf", Dubai property rules register, last checked 26 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/freehold-conversion-szr-al-jaddaf/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 26 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Dubai Land Department in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
DLD announcement, 19 January 2025, published by Dubai Land Department. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- DLD announcement, 19 January 2025 - Dubai Land Department - accessed 26 September 2026
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