UAE Real Estate GIS Layers 2024

Access comprehensive UAE real estate and urban planning data with 14 official GIS layers in GeoJSON format. Perfect for property analysis, urban planning, real estate development, and infrastructure projects.

What You Get

• 14 Official GIS Layers from UAE government sources
• Property Boundaries - Plot divisions and land parcels
• Zoning Information - Development limits and restrictions
• Infrastructure Data - Rail networks and public facilities
• Development Features - Arcades, retail spaces, podiums
• GeoJSON Format - Standard format compatible with all mapping tools
• 2024 Data - Latest official information

Available Layers (14 Total)

Complete File List

1. layer_1_Selected Plot.geojson (174 MB)
2. layer_3_Side.geojson (186 MB)
3. layer_4_Built To Line.geojson (746 KB)
4. layer_5_Arcade.geojson (1.4 MB)
5. layer_6_Retail.geojson (845 KB)
6. layer_7_Plot Features.geojson (4 MB)
7. layer_9_Podium Limit.geojson (4.4 MB)
8. layer_10_Project Limit.geojson (5.8 MB)
9. layer_11_Sub Project Limit.geojson (73 KB)
10. layer_12_Project Limit.geojson (5.8 MB)
11. layer_13_Plot.geojson (192 MB)
12. layer_14_Rail Network Areas.geojson (15.7 MB)
13. layer_15_LandUse Symbol.geojson (30 KB)
14. layer_16_Frozen Plot.geojson (3.6 MB)

Total dataset size: ~600 MB

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Layer Details

Property & Land Parcels

1. Selected Plot (174 MB) - selected-plot

   • Selected land parcels and property boundaries

2. Plot (192 MB) - plot

   • Complete plot/parcel database with boundaries

3. Frozen Plot (3.6 MB) - frozen-plot

   • Plots with development restrictions or freeze status

Boundaries & Lines

4. Side Boundaries (186 MB) - side

   • Side boundary lines for properties

5. Built To Line (746 KB) - built-to-line

   • Building alignment requirements and setback lines

Development Features

6. Arcade (1.4 MB) - arcade

   • Arcade and covered walkway locations

7. Retail (845 KB) - retail

   • Retail space designations and commercial areas

8. Plot Features (4 MB) - plot-features

   • Additional plot characteristics and features

Development Limits & Zoning

9. Podium Limit (4.4 MB) - podium-limit

   • Podium level development restrictions

10. Project Limit (5.8 MB) - project-limit

    • Main project boundary limitations

11. Project Limit 2 (5.8 MB) - project-limit-2

    • Alternative project boundaries

12. Sub Project Limit (73 KB) - sub-project-limit

    • Sub-project division boundaries

Infrastructure

13. Rail Network Areas (15.7 MB) - rail-network

    • Railway and metro network zones

14. Land Use Symbol (30 KB) - landuse-symbol

    • Land use designation symbols and markers

Perfect For

• 🏢 Real Estate Developers - Site analysis and project planning
• 🏗️ Urban Planners - City development and zoning studies
• 📊 Property Analysts - Market research and valuation
• 🗺️ GIS Professionals - Spatial analysis and mapping
• 🏛️ Government Agencies - Policy planning and regulation
• 📱 PropTech Apps - Property search and visualization
• 💼 Investment Firms - Due diligence and site selection
• 🎓 Researchers - Urban studies and academic research

Input Parameters

Layer Name

Select a specific layer to load, or leave empty to get all layers.

• Type: Select dropdown
• Options: 14 different layers
• Example: "plot" or "selected-plot"
• Default: All layers

Multiple Layers

Select multiple specific layers (alternative to single layer).

• Type: Array of strings
• Example: ["plot", "retail", "rail-network"]
• Use case: Get only the layers you need

Include Geometry

Include or exclude GeoJSON geometry from results.

• Type: Boolean
• Default: true
• Note: Set to false to reduce data size by 90%+ if you only need attributes

Output Format

Layer Result Structure

{
  "layerId": "selected-plot",
  "layerName": "layer_1_Selected Plot",
  "data": {
    "type": "FeatureCollection",
    "features": [...]
  },
  "metadata": {
    "featureCount": 15420,
    "includesGeometry": true,
    "timestamp": "2024-11-05T10:30:00.000Z"
  }
}

Summary Result

{
  "type": "summary",
  "totalLayersRequested": 3,
  "totalLayersLoaded": 3,
  "layers": [
    {
      "layerId": "plot",
      "layerName": "layer_13_Plot",
      "featureCount": 45230
    }
  ],
  "includesGeometry": true
}

Individual Features

Each feature from the layers is also saved separately:

{
  "layerId": "retail",
  "layerName": "layer_6_Retail",
  "featureType": "Feature",
  "properties": {
    "id": "RET_001",
    "area_sqm": 2500,
    "status": "approved",
    ...
  },
  "geometry": {
    "type": "Polygon",
    "coordinates": [...]
  }
}

Usage Examples

Get all layers with geometry

{
  "includeGeometry": true
}

Returns complete dataset with all 16 layers and polygons.

Get single layer

{
  "layerName": "plot",
  "includeGeometry": true
}

Returns only the Plot layer with geometry.

Get multiple specific layers

{
  "layerNames": ["retail", "arcade", "rail-network"],
  "includeGeometry": true
}

Returns only 3 selected layers.

Get properties only (no geometry)

{
  "layerName": "selected-plot",
  "includeGeometry": false
}

Returns plot data without polygons - much smaller file size.

Integration

Works seamlessly with:

• QGIS - Professional GIS software
• ArcGIS - Esri mapping platform
• Leaflet.js - Web mapping library
• Mapbox GL JS - Vector map renderer
• Google Earth - KML/KMZ conversion
• PostGIS - Spatial database
• Turf.js - Geospatial analysis
• GeoPandas - Python spatial analysis

Technical Specifications

• Data Format: GeoJSON (RFC 7946)
• Coordinate System: WGS84 (EPSG:4326)
• Total Data Size: ~600 MB (all layers with geometry)
• Geometry Types: Polygon, MultiPolygon, LineString
• Execution Time: 10-30 seconds (depends on selected layers)
• Data Year: 2024
• Update Frequency: Quarterly

Data Quality

• Source: Official UAE government real estate databases
• Accuracy: Survey-grade accuracy
• Coverage: Complete UAE coverage
• Validation: GeoJSON format validated
• Topology: Clean geometries with no overlaps

Use Cases

Real Estate Development

Analyze available plots, check zoning restrictions, plan new projects, assess development potential, and identify retail opportunities.

Urban Planning

Study city growth patterns, plan infrastructure, analyze land use distribution, optimize public transport, and design urban policies.

Property Investment

Evaluate investment opportunities, perform due diligence, assess market potential, identify development zones, and analyze property features.

GIS Analysis

Create thematic maps, perform spatial queries, analyze proximity to infrastructure, calculate land statistics, and generate reports.

Tags

UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Real Estate, Property, GIS, Geospatial, Urban Planning, Zoning, Land Use, Parcels, Plots, Development, Infrastructure, Buildings, Maps, GeoJSON, Spatial Data, Property Boundaries, City Planning