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This article by Property Lawyers of Dubai seeks to explore various provisions made available for commercial and residential tenants during the pandemic and what are the possible relief measures.

When a Dubai property developer collects the mandatory 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee but fails to register the off-plan sale and issue the Oqood, purchasers face more than administrative inconvenience. This analysis examines the legal implications of non-registration, the statutory requirements under Dubai Law No. 13 of 2008, and the remedies available to buyers who have paid the fee but remain without formal protection of their contractual rights during construction.

UAE expansion is increasingly extending beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah investing in infrastructure, commercial development and sector-specific growth. While Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain the UAE’s principal business centres, this wider development is creating new opportunities for businesses and investors across the country.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a global business hub, offering numerous Freezones designed to attract international businesses and foster growth.

The client had resources who were adept with the basic knowledge on the accounting standards; however they were not updated with the latest amendments and issues that were introduced in the revised standards.

In line with international efforts to bring greater transparency to the beneficial ownership of global corporations, in order to fight money laundering and terrorist financing, the Dubai International Financial Centre's ("DIFC") new Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations recently came into force.

The Muslim holy month is upon us, and that means business practice in the Middle East in particular needs some cultural sensitivity.

With the number of foundations registered in the UAE surpassing 350, the structure is increasingly being used as an ‘off the shelf product', rather than a bespoke wealth solution...

Dubai Enacts New Contracting Regulation Law – Key Changes and Actions Required...

The regulatory environment governing business activities in Dubai continues to evolve to reflect commercial realities and support an increasingly integrated economic landscape.

Corporate governance is not merely a compliance exercise; from a business perspective, it is a condition for stability and sustainable growth. It clarifies authority, allocates responsibility...

On 14 April 2025, the UAE Cabinet approved the launch of the government's first integrated "Regulatory Intelligence" ecosystem and established a dedicated Regulatory Intelligence Office...

A presidential decree was passed in the United Arab Emirates on November 23rd, 2020, under which some imperative changes were made in the federal law no. 2 of 2015, namely the companies law.

At Mio Law Firm, we understand that navigating the legal landscape in Dubai can be complex, especially for businesses seeking to thrive in the dynamic marketplace.

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") recently announced a turnover-based threshold for merger control filings that supplements the Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023...

One of the areas of greatest uncertainty for foreign investors seeking to do business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the commercial agency arrangement.

Regional conflict, trade tariffs, disrupted supply chains and sanctions are testing businesses across the Middle East and beyond. When contractual obligations cannot be performed, the governing law and key contract clauses determine available relief, including whether parties can rely on force majeure, frustration or hardship. Recent litigation is testing these boundaries across England and Wales, DIFC, ADGM and the UAE Civil Code.

Very few in the hotel industry will be unaware of the recent problems affecting the Banyan Tree Al Areen resort in Bahrain (which we understand may be rebranded as "Al Areen Palace and Spa" subject to receipt of necessary approvals).