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In terms of Article 32 of the JOP Law, the Chairman of the Land Department was entitled to implement regulations as required to ensure a comprehensive strata title regime.

Dubai's architectural ambition is visible across its skyline and real estate remains one of the Emirate's most dynamic and globally attractive sectors.

In recent years the construction sector has seen a return to growth in the Middle East and this has led to renewed interest in the licensing regime in the region for contractors and consultants/engineers.

As regional tensions escalate, UAE construction projects are facing rising costs, material shortages, and delays. Our latest article breaks down how FIDIC contracts and the UAE Civil Code provide practical tools...

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.

The English High Court has recently handed down a judgement in a test case related to "Business Interruption" insurance in the context of the COVID19 pandemic, which provides an interesting angle in

Ras Al Khaimah has introduced Law No. 10 of 2026, replacing the previous real estate development framework and establishing new requirements for developers with active projects. The Amended Law affects existing off-plan contracts, escrow arrangements, purchaser default procedures, and development structures across RAK, including Economic Zones. Developers must now review their registration requirements, broker agreements, financing arrangements, and sale documentation to ensure compliance with provisions th

On 26 September 2025, the Ministry of Finances ("MoF") of the UAE issued a corporate tax public clarification (the "Public Clarification") on the application of the valuation...

The recent civil unrest in certain countries in the Middle East and North Africa region, will inevitably lead to close scrutiny of relevant provisions in project documentation, whether a contractor, developer, lender or Governmental party.

Abu Dhabi's off-plan real estate market is undergoing significant regulatory transformation, with new escrow and purchaser protection rules reshaping how developer funds are held and released. Administrative decisions issued in 2025 introduce conditional early withdrawal mechanisms and standardized cancellation frameworks that fundamentally alter cash flow dynamics and risk allocation for developers, lenders, and purchasers.

Dubai's Toyota Building demolition has exposed critical questions about tenant rights and illegal apartment partitions in the emirate's rental market. As electricity disconnections force residents out ahead of the 2027 demolition, the situation highlights broader regulatory challenges around shared housing permits, landlord responsibilities, and the legal framework governing building demolitions and tenant protections.

It is trite that many projects in the UAE are completed late. The issues flowing from late completion are: (i) what was the cause; (ii) who was responsible; and (iii) what compensation is due (if any).

In the complex and technical world of construction and large manufacturing projects, the contracts and negotiations on the terms of an agreement between the parties are a means to keep the complex relation...

A number of "Directions" have now been issued which provide greater clarity and certainty for developers and owners in terms of achieving compliance with the Jointly Owned Properties Law in Dubai.

Construction disputes in the UAE frequently escalate to arbitration, with nearly 60% of DIAC cases involving construction and real estate matters.

Contract termination under UAE law depends first on when the agreement was entered into. Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 came into force on 1 June 2026, while the repealed 1985 Civil Code generally continues to govern contracts formed before that date.

What are the rights of an employer in the event a nominated sub-contractor fails to deliver the standard or quality of material and workmanship that the employer had expected to receive?

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