The security deposit dispute is the most common tenancy conflict in Dubai — and one of the most winnable, because the law puts...
Security Deposit Refund in Dubai: How to Get Your Money Back
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How to File a Rental Dispute at the RDC in Dubai: Step-by-Step
Whether it is a withheld deposit, an invalid eviction notice, unpaid rent or a maintenance standoff, Dubai routes almost every...
How to File a Labour Complaint in the UAE: Step-by-Step Guide
Unpaid salary, a withheld gratuity, a termination that didn't follow the contract — the UAE gives employees a fast, free...
How Much Does Divorce Cost in the UAE? A Realistic Guide
"How much will this cost me?" is usually the first question we hear in divorce consultations — and the honest answer is: it...
Cheque Bounce Case in Dubai: What Both Sides Need to Know
A bounced cheque in Dubai sets two clocks running at once: the holder wants to enforce quickly, and the drawer needs to respond...
Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal Clarifies the Limits of Jurisdiction Between the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts- Independent Tort Claims Do Not Create a Jurisdictional Conflict with Declaratory Proceedings Before the Dubai Courts
The Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal has delivered an important judgment that provides valuable guidance on the...
Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies the Limits of “Back-to-Back” Clauses in Construction Contracts Following Employer Insolvency
Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 386/2026 (Commercial Cassation), dated 18 June 2026 The Abu Dhabi Court...
Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Jurisdiction Between Abu Dhabi Courts and ADGM Courts: Registration, Not Geography, Determines Jurisdiction
Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 406/2025 (Commercial), dated 11 June 2026 The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation...
Ras Al Khaimah Court of Cassation Reinforces the Mandatory Requirement of Prior Survey Committee Determination in Real Estate Boundary and Registration Disputes
The Ras Al Khaimah Court of Cassation, in Commercial Cassation Appeal No. 17 of 2026, delivered an important judgment on 9 June...
DIFC Courts Issue Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026: A New Framework for Adjournment of Hearings
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have introduced Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026 – Adjournment of...
Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Compensation Principles in Trademark Infringement Cases: No Moral Damages for Corporate Entities Without Statutory Basis- Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 561/2026 (Commercial), dated 8 July 2026
Introduction In a significant judgment for intellectual property and commercial litigation in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Court of...
Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Banks’ Liability for Returns on Frozen Accounts and Reaffirms the Prohibition on Compound Interest
The Dubai Court of Cassation has delivered an important judgment addressing the rights of bank customers whose accounts are...