Usufruct Right Termination

Applications may be filed by the property owner, the usufructuary, or their authorised legal representative. Both UAE citizens and non-resident foreigners are eligible, provided they submit the required documentation in accordance with the DLD usufruct process. EGSH advisors review each case in advance, confirm eligibility, and ensure that the application is prepared and filed correctly through the authorised system.

When applying through EGSH, the usufruct termination is processed immediately through the DLD system. Once the documents are verified and the fees are paid, the updated Title Deed and property map are issued within 10–15 minutes.

The standard fee is AED 1,000, with additional charges for property maps and Title Deeds: AED 100–225 for land maps, AED 250 for villas or apartments, and AED 250 for the new Title Deed. Knowledge and innovation fees of AED 10 each per drawing also apply, along with AED 300 plus VAT for service partner charges. EGSH provides clients with a clear fee breakdown before submission, ensuring complete transparency and compliance with DLD requirements.

No, termination of a registered usufruct is an administrative process carried out directly through the DLD and Real Estate Services Trustee Centres. Court involvement is only required if the termination itself is disputed.

Yes. Non-resident foreigners can apply for usufruct termination through EGSH, an authorised Real Estate Services Trustee. They must submit a copy of their valid passport, along with the termination letter, and pay the applicable fees.

Once the usufruct termination process is complete, the DLD will issue an updated Certificate of Title (Title Deed), along with a revised property map where applicable. All documents are delivered electronically to the applicant.

Under UAE law, the usufructuary may renounce their right before the term expires. The renunciation must be documented and registered with the DLD to have legal effect and to update the Title Deed accordingly.

If the end of the usufruct is not recorded with the Dubai Land Department, the property register will continue to reflect the usufruct right. This may prevent the owner from exercising their full legal rights, including selling or transferring the property, until the termination is registered correctly.

In the event of the death of the usufructuary, the usufruct right is legally terminated. The property owner must apply for registration of the termination through DLD to update the Title Deed. EGSH prepares the required application and ensures that the process is finalised in accordance with usufruct laws in Dubai.