News May 4, 2026 Reshaping Property Management in Abu Dhabi: Key Changes Under Decision 25/2025
Administrative Decision No. 25/2025, issued on 24 November 2025, provides a comprehensive regime for the regulation of ownership, usufruct controls, and the management of real estate, common areas, and facilities in the Emirate
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Administrative Decision No. 25/2025, issued on 24 November 2025, provides a comprehensive regime for the regulation of ownership, usufruct controls, and the management of real estate, common areas, and facilities in the Emirate (“Decision 25“). Decision 25 came into force and effect on 28 February 2026. Decision 25 is issued pursuant to Abu Dhabi Law No. 3/2015 on the Regulation of the Real Estate Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (as amended) (the “Law“), which serves as the principal legislative framework for the sector. This article examines some of the key provisions of Decision 25 and considers its practical implications for developers, unit owners, management companies, and other stakeholders in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market. Administrative Decision No. 25/2025 — Ownership, Usufruct Controls, and Management of Real Estate Overview and Scope Administrative Decision No. 25/2025 addresses a broad spectrum of matters including common areas and facilities, ownership and co-ownership structures, management and operation of jointly owned prop
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Reported by: BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem 12 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem →
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