Is property in Dubai freehold or leasehold?

The vast majority of properties in Dubai that can be purchased by overseas buyers and ex-pats (non GCC Nationals) are 100% freehold, you will own the land that your house is on and a proportion of the land that your apartment building is built on. There are still some areas/communities and individual buildings in Dubai that are leasehold which in my experience is always less than 90 years so ask the question every time and check with your agent.