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Practice areas

Every service, filed under the law that governs it.

Choose a practice area to see which court hears it, which statute controls it, and what an advocate on that desk will need from you first.

Quick answer

Lawyers in Dubai offers six core services: real estate & property law, family & personal status, criminal defence, corporate & debt recovery, employment & labour law, and notary & power of attorney — each handled by an advocate licensed in the relevant Dubai court.

01

Real Estate & Property Law

Off-plan default and refund claims, title and registration disputes at the DLD, landlord–tenant matters before the Rental Disputes Centre, and joint-ownership disputes.

DLD registration RDC filings Off-plan defaults
Governed by
Law No. 7 of 2006
Real Property Registration
02

Family & Personal Status

Divorce and custody for Muslim and non-Muslim residents, DIFC Wills registration, inheritance distribution, and marriage contract review.

Custody DIFC Wills Inheritance
Governed by
Federal Law No. 28 of 2005
Personal Status Law
03

Criminal Defence

Representation from police station through Court of Cassation, bounced-cheque cases, bail applications, and travel-ban removal.

Bounced cheques Bail Travel bans
Governed by
Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021
Penal Code
04

Corporate & Debt Recovery

Mainland and free zone incorporation, commercial contract disputes, and enforcement of unpaid invoices and cheques through the courts.

Debt enforcement Contract disputes Company formation
Governed by
Federal Law No. 32 of 2021
Commercial Companies Law
05

Employment & Labour Law

Wrongful termination claims, unpaid wages and end-of-service gratuity disputes, employment contract review, and representation before MOHRE and the Labour Courts.

Gratuity claims Wrongful termination MOHRE disputes
Governed by
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
Labour Relations Law
06

Notary & Power of Attorney

Drafting and attesting general and special powers of attorney, MOFA legalisation, and notarial services for individuals and companies.

POA drafting MOFA attestation Notarisation
Governed by
Federal Law No. 4 of 2013
Notary Public Law
Common questions
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How much does a lawyer in Dubai cost for a first consultation?

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Most Dubai law firms, including this one, offer a paid initial consultation in the AED 500–1,500 range, credited toward the case fee if you proceed. Court and government filing fees are always billed separately.

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Can a foreign lawyer represent me in Dubai courts?

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No. Only advocates licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice and registered with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department can appear before the Dubai Courts; foreign counsel can advise but must instruct a locally licensed advocate to file or plead.

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How long does a civil case take to resolve in Dubai?

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A first-instance civil judgment typically takes 3–6 months from filing, though contested property and commercial disputes can run 9–12 months once appeals are included.

Q

Do I need a lawyer to register a power of attorney in Dubai?

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It isn’t legally required, but a lawyer-drafted POA specifies the exact transaction type and plot or matter number the DLD or notary requires — the most common reason self-drafted POAs are rejected.