Musataha Land Lease Opportunities

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Musataha agreements can extend up to 50 years, giving investors secure land tenure for long-term projects.

Musataha Programme

Empowering long-term investment through land development partnerships

A Musataha Agreement is a real property right that grants UAE National investors the authority to develop and benefit from land owned by a third party, typically the government, for up to 50 years. This model supports transformative projects that align with Abu Dhabi’s strategic priorities, enabling investors to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain developments on public land with confidence and clarity.

ADIO facilitates access to a comprehensive land bank across Abu Dhabi, working closely with government entities and investors to match the right plots to the right projects. This structure creates a pathway for long-term partnerships that contribute to the emirate’s sustainable development and accelerate its economic transformation.

About Musataha

100% Emirati Ownership

Bankable Contracts between 30 – 50 years

2-3 year grace periods

Musataha fees are based on commercial proposals through our Tender system

Access to plots not available in the market at competitive rates

Project Types & Requirements

Type of projects

Educational Facilities
Community Markets
Healthcare Facilities
Industrial Projects
Sports Complex
Agricultural/ Livestock
Commercial Centers
Cultural & Touristic

Documents to be submitted

Trade License
Emirates ID
Business Plan (including financial study)
Initial concept design
POF 30% of the projected investment value
Etihad Credit Bureau Credit Score
6-months bank statement (personal or company)
NOC from workplace for employees

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Enables long-term land access: Secure, clearly defined land use rights allow investors to realise capital-intensive developments with full operational control throughout the term.

Promotes private sector delivery: Responsibility for funding, construction, operation, and maintenance sits with the investor — a model similar to Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contracts.

Aligns with public strategy: Projects contribute directly to Abu Dhabi’s vision, ensuring private enterprise supports public infrastructure and national priorities.

Supports asset lifecycle management: At the end of the agreement, assets revert to the government in accordance with predefined hand-back conditions.

*Please note that outside of designated investment zones, Musataha rights can only be held by UAE Nationals or entities fully owned by UAE nationals*.