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An off-plan property is a residential or commercial unit purchased while it is still under construction. In Dubai, there is a specific legal framework aimed at protecting purchasers of off-plan properties, mainly: Law No. 13 of 2008 on the Interim Property Register; Executive Council Resolution No. 6 of 2010 relating to dispute settlement before the […]

The digital transformation of business and personal transactions has significantly changed the way agreements are made. Today, contracts are commonly concluded through emails, online platforms, mobile applications, and electronic signature systems without the parties ever meeting in person or signing a traditional paper document. This raises an important legal question, whether the electronic contracts and […]

The visual appearance includes the shape, pattern, ornamentation, configuration, colour combinations, and aesthetic appearance of a product. An industrial design protects only the visual appearance of a product. It excludes the technical function. If that specific visual appearance helps with the technical function, then it cannot be registered as a design. The purpose of registration […]

Divorce is not a personal decision of both parties that is done through religious ways and then left undocumented. The divorce needs to be formally documented before the competent court within a specific period. The UAE Personal Status Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024) gives clear timelines, procedural obligations, and consequences for non-compliance regarding […]

Innovation is key to development. It is important to implement measures that foster and support innovation across different sectors. The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) functions as a bridge between regional markets and the international economy through its strong legal and regulatory framework. DIFC introduced the Innovation Licence as part of its broader initiative to […]

A real estate escrow account is a special bank account created for a real estate project. When buyers purchase off-plan properties (properties still under construction), the money they pay is deposited into this account instead of being freely used by the developer. In a recent Administrative Decision No. 24 of 2025 issued by the Chairman […]