United Arab Emirates: Court Procedure

Dubai's highest court has established a landmark precedent regarding the finality of court-recorded settlements in Muslim personal status disputes. When spouses reach an agreement before a judge and have it recorded with executive force, can they later challenge that settlement in higher courts? This ruling addresses the binding nature of such agreements and the limits of appellate review in family law matters.

Foreign judgments can be enforced in the UAE onshore courts under specific legal conditions.

As a center for international trade and dispute resolution, the UAE has established a clear legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.