Introduction On 28 April 2026, the Fourth Appellate Committee of the Dubai Rental Disputes Center (“RDC”) issued an important judgment in Appeal Case No. 03/20507/2026 (Commercial Rental Dispute), addressing fundamental principles relating to commercial tenancy...
Introduction In a significant judgment concerning real estate transactions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation issued its decision on 6 May 2026 in Civil Cassation Case No. 72 of 2026 and Civil Cassation Case No. 74 of 2026, addressing the...
Introduction The real estate sector in Dubai continues to operate under a robust regulatory framework designed to protect investors, ensure transparency, and maintain financial discipline within development projects. A key component of this framework is the regulation...
Introduction The Emirate of Ajman has enacted a comprehensive legislative framework establishing a specialized Rental Disputes Center designed to centralize and modernize the adjudication of tenancy-related disputes. This reform represents a significant development in...
In a landmark ruling on real estate contract termination in Dubai, the Court of Cassation issued Judgment in Case 197/2025 concerning the legal characterization and consequences of earnest money in property sale contracts. Background of the Dispute The dispute arose...
The Dubai Court of Cassation kiosk ruling 2026 (Commercial Appeal No. 27 of 2026) addresses a recurring legal question: are kiosks and similar structures considered movable assets, or do they qualify as real estate for the purpose of jurisdiction? The Court’s ruling...
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