Part I
Arbitration is a well known and popular form of dispute
resolution in the commercial world. However, there are traps
and hurdles in enforcing arbitration awards in the UAE, whether the
award is a local award, a DIFC award or a foreign award.
Enforcing Local Arbitration Awards in the UAE - Process and
Pitfalls
In this first article of a three part series, we shall be
looking at the enforcement of local arbitral awards in the
UAE. Article two will focus on the enforcement of foreign
arbitral awards and article three will discuss the enforcement of
DIFC/LCIA awards.
Introduction
Arbitration is one of the fastest growing dispute resolution
mechanisms in the world, and its popularity in the UAE is on the
rise. Commercial entities doing business in the UAE have, in
the past five years or so, shown an increased willingness to
include arbitration agreements in their contracts and refer
disputes to local arbitration centres such as the
