Tag: Dubai Lawyers

The complaint is the start of the criminal file Estimated reading time: 28 minutes Key Takeaways A police complaint in Dubai is the formal start of the investigation process, not a conviction, final accusation, or automatic court case. Dubai Police gather initial evidence and may refer the matter to the Public Prosecution, which decides whether […]

UAE Labour Law Working Hours: The Roster Audit for Overtime, Ramadan Hours and Rest-Break Disputes Estimated reading time: 27 minutes Key Takeaways Roster evidence matters. UAE labour law working hours disputes are usually decided through contracts, rosters, payroll, attendance data, break records, overtime approvals, Ramadan schedules, and contemporaneous instructions. Normal limits are not the only […]

When A School Move Becomes A Legal Move Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Relocation is a legal decision: Moving a child from the UAE during the school year can affect custody, guardianship, education, passports, visas, visitation and welfare. Consent must match the move: A travel no-objection letter may not be enough for permanent […]

How to Protect Children in Dubai: Wadeema Law, Reporting Duties and Child Safety Estimated reading time: 29 minutes Key Takeaways Child protection is a legal duty. Parents, custodians, schools, doctors, social workers and authorities each have defined obligations when a child is exposed to abuse, neglect, exploitation or risk. Wadeema Law applies broadly. Child rights […]

Construction Dispute Lawyer UAE: Contractor Liability, Delay Compensation, Defective Work Claims and Construction Litigation Strategy in Dubai After the 2025–2026 Construction Law Reforms Estimated reading time: 42 minutes Key Takeaways Early legal strategy is critical because construction disputes are usually determined by notices, contemporaneous records, technical evidence and contract administration before proceedings begin. Contractor liability […]

Why expat creditors must act quickly Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways Fast legal action. Creditors in Dubai should move quickly before evidence weakens, assets are transferred, or the debtor leaves the UAE. Correct route selection. Bounced cheque execution, payment orders, ordinary lawsuits, precautionary measures, and execution files each depend on the available evidence. […]

Gratuity Calculator UAE: Auditing the Final Settlement Before Signing Estimated reading time: 28 minutes Key Takeaways Correct inputs matter because UAE gratuity disputes usually turn on basic wage, service period, unpaid absence, work pattern, deductions and applicable regime, not on arithmetic alone. Resignation does not automatically reduce gratuity under the current Article 51 framework for […]

Can One Parent Take a Child Abroad from the UAE? Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Written consent matters. In many UAE child travel cases, one parent should obtain clear written approval from the other parent or apply to court where consent is refused. Court permission may be required. If there is an objection, […]

Delayed handover is not only a construction issue Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Delay is document-driven: a buyer must prove the contractual delivery obligation, expiry of any valid extension, breach, loss, and causation. No automatic 12 month rule: any grace period is usually contractual and depends on the wording of the sale and […]