Law & Regulation
Ownership of Property and Land by Non-Bahrainis
Governs non-Bahraini freehold ownership of land and buildings, permitting 100% foreign ownership within designated freehold zones (as of September 2025: Amwaj Islands, Juffair, Seef, Reef Island, Durrat Al Bahrain, Bahrain Bay, Abraj Al Lulu, and Diyar Al Muharraq). Outside these zones, ownership by non-GCC nationals is generally not permitted; GCC citizens hold rights broadly equivalent to Bahraini nationals.
Legal Significance
What This Instrument Does
Defines eligibility for foreign freehold land/property ownership and the designated zones in which it applies.
Why It Matters
The primary eligibility gateway for foreign real-estate investment in Bahrain.
Legal Framework Position
- Land / Real Estate / Land UsePrimary / Framework Instrument
Instrument Overview
- Official Citation
- Edict No. (67) of 2006, as amended by Edict No. (38) of 2023
- Instrument Type
- Decree
- Enactment Date
- 1 January 2006
- Last Verified
- 30 September 2026