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Dubai Real Estate Series – Part 1: Differences between Off-Plan & Secondary Market Properties
Off-plan and secondary market purchases in Dubai are not two routes to the same outcome. Part 1 of the Real Estate Series sets out the distinct laws, buyer protections, and registration systems governing each.
Investment Series – Part 1: Buying a Business in the UAE: Three Legal Systems That Can Make or Break Your Deal
A single UAE acquisition can engage federal civil law, DIFC or ADGM common law, and free-zone regulation at once. Part 1 of the Investment Series maps how those three systems shape every step of a deal.
DIFC Court Series – Part 1: Serving Process in the DIFC Courts
Service of process in the DIFC Courts is layered and unforgiving: a common-law enclave inside a civil-law jurisdiction. This guide maps the RDC rules for serving within the DIFC, across the UAE Mainland, and abroad.
Serving English Court Proceedings in the UAE: The 2006 Treaty Route
A practical roadmap for serving English court claims in the UAE under the 2006 bilateral Treaty — from CPR Part 6 gateways through the Ministry of Justice route, with a sharp warning on alternative service.
Can a Landlord Repossess an Abandoned Property in Dubai? Legal Risks & Proper Procedure
Read this article in Arabic. In recent times, landlords in Dubai have increasingly faced situations where tenants vacate leased properties and leave the country without settling outstanding dues or formally terminating their tenancy agreements as required. In such situations, some…
Force Majeure in UAE Property Transactions: Here’s What the Law Actually Says
A familiar problem regularly arises in the UAE’s fast‑moving real estate market. A buyer facing serious cash‑flow pressure, or a developer struggling with supply‑chain disruption, tries to walk away from an ongoing Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) by declaring force…
UAE Cybercrime Law: A Practitioner’s Perspective
From a disputes and regulatory perspective, cyber risk in the UAE is no longer assessed in isolation but as part of a broader legal exposure framework that cuts across criminal liability, data governance and evidentiary risk. Businesses operating in or…
Understanding Law No. (3) of 2026: Dubai’s New Building Safety Standards
This article is also available in Arabic. With the issuance of Law No. (3) of 2026 concerning Building Quality and Safety in the Emirate of Dubai, the Emirate is moving towards a new phase in regulating the built environment, based…
Shared Housing Law Dubai 2026: Regulation, Compliance, and Key Implications
On 27/02/2026, Law No. (4) of 2026 concerning the Regulation of Occupancy and Management of Shared Housing in the Emirate of Dubai was issued. Accordingly: The Emirate enters a new phase in regulating one of the most sensitive and impactful…
