United Arab Emirates: Real Estate

Real estate is one of the most valuable investments a person can make in the UAE. Whether it involves a home, an off-plan property, a rental unit, a commercial space, or jointly owned property, disputes...

Off-plan property disputes in the UAE can derail your investment through delayed handovers, quality defects, and payment conflicts. This comprehensive guide reveals your legal rights under UAE property law and provides...

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The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has issued a precedent-setting judgment that fundamentally alters the enforcement landscape for state-granted land in the UAE. In a decision that overturned two lower court rulings, the highest court confirmed that vacant land granted by the government to UAE nationals can be subject to forced judicial sale to satisfy creditor claims.

On 1 June 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Federal Decree-Law No. 25/2025 promulgating the Civil Transaction Law (the “New Civil Code”) comes into force. As a result, some of its mandatory...

Explore critical insights across multiple sectors including Middle East construction challenges amid regional conflict, the intersection of financial reporting valuations and tax compliance, large-scale financial remediation strategies for overdraft fee disputes, and strategic healthcare real estate investment forecasting for 2026. These analyses examine how geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving market dynamics shape business decisions and operational strategies.

In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Barrister, John McGhee KC, Wilberforce Chambers who was leading...

In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance limited the scope of a land mortgage after finding that the financing bank had failed to channel the full loan proceeds...

Following the guidance of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Real Estate General Authority ("REGA") has announced a new package...