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Module 2 of 6 Investing in Dubai Real Estate  3 min read 

# Module 2: Legal Framework & Foreign Ownership

What foreigners can and cannot own, and how to structure title safely.

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## Can a foreigner buy here?

Foreigners may buy freehold in designated areas (Dubai Marina, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, Business Bay, etc.).

### Title structures

-   Personal name vs. company holding
-   Joint ownership and inheritance implications
-   Power of attorney when buying remotely

### Title verification

Always verify the title is clean: no mortgages, no encumbrances, no pending litigation, and that the seller is the registered owner. An independent lawyer (not the seller''s lawyer, not the agent''s lawyer) should run this check before you transfer any money.

### Red flags

Walk away if anyone pressures you to skip title checks, pay in cash, or sign documents in a language you cannot read without a sworn translator.

### Key takeaways

-   Use an independent lawyer, never the seller's. 
-   Verify title is clean before paying any deposit. 
-   Understand restrictions on foreign ownership in this market. 
-   Decide personal vs. company ownership early — it affects tax. 
-   If buying remotely, use a notarised, limited power of attorney. 

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Modules

1.  [01 Market Overview ](/de/courses/dubai/market-overview)
2.  [02 Legal Framework & Foreign Ownership ](/de/courses/dubai/legal-ownership)
3.  [03 Taxes, Fees & Holding Costs ](/de/courses/dubai/taxes-and-costs)
4.  [04 Financing & Currency Strategy ](/de/courses/dubai/financing-and-currency)
5.  [05 The Buying Process Step-by-Step ](/de/courses/dubai/buying-process)
6.  [06 Rental Yield, Exit & Common Mistakes ](/de/courses/dubai/rental-yield-exit)