Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector has taken a significant step toward greater maturity with the issuance of Administrative Decision No. 25/2025 on 28 February 2026. Titled “Regulation of Ownership and Controls of Use and Management of Real Estate, Parts and Common Facilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,” this landmark measure provides much-needed operational detail to the existing...
Most contracts that run into difficulty do not end in court. They end in a renegotiation — or they should. The businesses that preserve value in a downturn are not those with the strongest legal position on paper, but those that engage their counterparties early, frame the conversation well, and document the process properly. This...
Secondary market property transactions in Dubai follow a different legal path from off-plan purchases. The MOU/Form F, the 10% deposit, the NOC, and the DLD transfer appointment each create obligations — and each can become a point of dispute if a party wants to exit. This article explains the mechanics, the consequences, and the options. ...
Businesses under financial pressure often delay creditor engagement until the position has deteriorated beyond easy resolution. Under UAE law, the timing, tone, and structure of that engagement can determine whether a company retains the ability to restructure — or loses it. This article complements our foundational article on UAE bankruptcy law and examines the legal and practical...
Both buyers and developers sometimes seek to exit an off-plan sale and purchase agreement before completion. The legal consequences depend entirely on who is walking away, at what stage, and for what reason. This article explains the framework that governs those decisions under Dubai law and the UAE Civil Code. Part 1 of 3 |...
Commercial, DIFC, and ADGM property sale and purchase agreements operate under legal frameworks that differ fundamentally from each other and from the off-plan residential regime. The remedies available on exit, and the conditions that must be met to exercise them, depend entirely on which framework applies to the transaction. Part 2 of 3 | UAE SPA Exit...
Standard business interruption policies have structural limitations that can defeat a claim entirely. This article explains how those limitations work, what the UAE legal framework offers by way of protection, and what policyholders can do to understand their position. The Coverage Gap Business interruption insurance (BII) is designed to help a business survive during an operational shutdown. Standard insurance policies...
The UAE has officially introduced a new Research and Development (R&D) tax credit regime to support innovation and strengthen its position as a global innovation hub. The regime offers a tiered, non-refundable tax credit on certain eligible R&D expenditure, capped at AED 5 million per tax period or fiscal year, with rates linked to employee headcount. It...
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“Smart property moves for NRIs: Stay compliant, stay secure” The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) governs what Non-Resident Indians, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) can purchase. NRIs investing in Indian real estate must carefully structure transactions under FEMA rules to avoid penalties, ensure smooth repatriation of funds, and mitigate risks of blocked...
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