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Best Lawyer For Landlord-tenant Dispute Dubai

Rental disagreements are more common in Dubai than many people realize. With thousands of new tenancy agreements signed each year, most go smoothly, but issues still arise at the time of the lease.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Dubai Regulates Shared Housing: Key Takeaways From Law No. (4) Of 2026

Dubai has taken another significant step in strengthening the regulatory framework of its real estate sector.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Dubai Mandates Official Registration For Shared Housing Tenancy Contracts

Dubai has introduced new regulations requiring tenancy contracts for shared accommodation to be officially registered in a dedicated government registry...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Challenges Of Real Estate Investment Across The UAE And Freezones

The UAE is and continues to be a major real estate investment hub that attracts many local and...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Real Estate Investment In The UAE: The Legal Framework Every Investor Should Understand

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Real Estate & Construction And Hotels & Leisure

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Leasing Property And Maintenance Responsibilities

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Tenant Eviction – Requirements And Procedures

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 3 (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Mortgage Enforcement In Dubai Real Estate Projects: Court Limits Security To Funds Actually Deposited In Escrow

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Riyadh Introduces A Five-Year Rent-Stabilization Plan To Support A Balanced And Fair Rental Market

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

UAE Public Clarification Released On The Application Of The Valuation Method Under The Transitional Rules For Real Estate Developers

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

Dubai Court Of Cassation Re-Affirms Limited Liability Shield For Managers In Cancelled Real Estate Projects

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Upper Tribunal Considers Its Jurisdiction To Modify Or Discharge An Easement

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

DIFC Licensing Categories (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

CA

Cavenwell Group

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE | Profit Margin Scheme

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

DIFC Introduces The UAE's First Variable Capital Company Regime

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Nexdigm UAE

DIFC Innovation And AI License

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Ajman Enacts Law No. 1 Of 2025 On Real Estate Contributions

On 14 April 2025, the Emirate of Ajman published Law No. 1 of 2025 concerning the regulation of real estate contributions (the "Law") in Official Gazette Issue No. 3.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Senior Associate Director, Dr Axel Jacob, GIA to discuss why protect a right to light addressing the human benefits...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Landlord's Right To Increase Rent

The landlord–tenant relationship in Dubai is primarily governed by Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating Relations between Landlords and Tenants...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Abu Dhabi Real Estate: New Transparency Policies Introduced By ADREC And ADGM

The Abu Dhabi real estate landscape has seen welcome, policy-level developments designed to enhance market transparency and curb misleading advertising.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Risks And Remedies Involved In Investing In Off-Plan Projects

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Evidence In UAE Tenancy Disputes: Towards Consistency And Alignment With Federal Law

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

[Live] Doing Business In Real Estate Across India & UAE: Incentives, Taxes & Regulatory Challenges (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Dubai's New Standards For Powers Of Attorney In Property Deals

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

UAE Property Law: Key Conditions For Buying Property In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Protecting Off-Plan Investors In Dubai: Tackling Construction Delays, Quality Risks, And Subcontracting Challenges Under Law No. 7 Of 2025

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

UAE Ministry Of Finance Issues Ministerial Decision On Depreciation Adjustments For Investment Properties Held At Fair Value

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

Safeguarding Your Investment: Key Risks And Red Flags In Dubai's Off-Plan Property Market (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Are Tenants Obligated To Pay Service Charges And RERA Registration Fees In Dubai? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Legal Steps Can Tenants Take For Apartment Malfunctions Caused By Building Flaws? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Ministry Of Finance Issues Ministerial Decision On Depreciation Adjustments For Investment Properties Held At Fair Value

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance has recently issued a new Ministerial Decision No. 173 of 2025 ("the Decision") on depreciation adjustments for investment properties held at fair value for the purposes...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

Safeguarding Your Investment: Key Risks And Red Flags In Dubai's Off-Plan Property Market (Video)

Investing in off-plan properties in Dubai presents an attractive opportunity for prospective homeowners and investors alike.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Are Tenants Obligated To Pay Service Charges And RERA Registration Fees In Dubai? (Video)

In Dubai's dynamic real estate market, tenants often contend with questions regarding regulations, contracts, and financial responsibilities.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Legal Steps Can Tenants Take For Apartment Malfunctions Caused By Building Flaws? (Video)

In Dubai, the majority of residents living in rented apartments often face issues with their living spaces disrupted by malfunctions caused by building flaws.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding AML Obligations And Risk Indicators For Real Estate Companies In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Sector Foreword - Finally Growing Up (But Hopefully Not Too Much) - 2025 Outlook And Emerging Trends

It has been a hectic year for everyone in the UAE real estate market, and for our team of lawyers this has been no different.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Managing Partner Foreword

Real estate remains one of the Middle East's most vital and transformative sectors, acting as a key driver of economic diversification and a magnet for both regional and international investment.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Sharjah's Real Estate Reform: A New Era For Property Investment

In 2024, the Emirate of Sharjah undertook significant legal reforms to modernize its real estate and tenancy framework through the enactment of three key instruments: Sharjah Law No. (5) of 2024, Law No. (6) of 2024...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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BSA Law

Navigating Dubai's Off-Plan Real Estate Laws: Compliance Essentials For Developers

Dubai's real estate market continues to attract global attention, with off-plan properties emerging as the preferred choice for investors.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Recognition Of "Without Prejudice" In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Abu Dhabi Introduces Key Amendments To Real Estate Development Regulations To Boost Investments And Stakeholders' Protection

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Abu Dhabi Enhances Its Real Estate Regulatory Framework, Empowering Developers And Safeguarding Investors

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Reclaiming Property For Personal Use In Dubai: A Legal Perspective On Article 25(2) Of Law No. 26 Of 2007 (As Amended By Law No. 33 Of 2008)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Arbitration Clause In Off-Plan Property Sale Agreements In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

New Law On Organizing Real Estate Contributions In Ajman

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Real Estate In 2025: AML Compliance And Investment Trends For Developers

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Abu Dhabi's Building Facade Regulations: What Property Owners Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Landmark Ruling By Dubai Courts: Protecting Buyers Against Unauthorized Real Estate Changes

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Structuring Real Estate Ownership Through A DIFC Foundation

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Changing Qualified Recipients Of A DIFC Foundation And Land Transfer Fees

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Tax Reduction Cases For Property Transfer In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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WH Partners

Dubai Regulates Building Expropriation For Public Benefit And Related Compensation

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants

Timely Decision By Dubai Government To Expand Freehold Areas Creating New Joint Venture Opportunities

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

5 Trends To Watch In 2025: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

[Live] Doing Business In Real Estate Across India & UAE: Incentives, Taxes & Regulatory Challenges (Video)

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

UAE Property Law: Key Conditions For Buying Property In UAE (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Legal Steps Can Tenants Take For Apartment Malfunctions Caused By Building Flaws? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Facing Rent Increases In Dubai? Know Your Rights (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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