Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 25/2025 On the Regulation of Ownership, Usufruct Controls and Management of Real Estate, and Common Areas and Facilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

The Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport

Pursuant to the perusal of Abu Dhabi Law No. 1/1974 on the Reorganisation of the Government Apparatus in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and its amendments;

Abu Dhabi Law No. 3/2015 on the Regulation of the Real Estate Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and its amendments;

Abu Dhabi Law No. 3/2005 on the Regulation of Real Estate Registration in the Emirate, and its amendments;

Abu Dhabi Law No. 19/2005 on Real Estate Ownership, and its amendments;

Abu Dhabi Law No. 30/2019 on the Establishment of the Department of Municipalities and Transport;

Abu Dhabi Emiri Decree No. 11/2023 on the Reformation of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi;

Abu Dhabi Executive Council Decision No. 223/2023 on the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre;

Abu Dhabi Executive Council Decision No. 38/2024 on Bank Guarantees for Real Estate Development Projects;

Based on the public interest requirements,

Has decided the following:

Chapter 1 - Definitions