Middle East: Real Estate and Construction

Property disputes can involve tenancy, ownership, co-investment, off-plan projects, brokerage, construction defects, or enforcement. The wrong forum can waste months before the merits are considered.

A property client may spend months in the wrong forum or choose counsel whose experience does not match the dispute. Rental, off-plan, title, co-ownership, and construction matters follow different routes.

The UAE's new Civil Code introduces significant changes affecting construction and Muqawala contracts, including provisions on negotiation obligations, disclosure requirements, exceptional unforeseen circumstances, and liquidated damages. Understanding these key provisions and their practical implications is essential for parties involved in construction projects operating under the new legal framework.

The tenancy relationship between property owners and their tenants occupies a central place in the Dubai real estate market, given the interplay of economic and legal considerations it entails. The Dubai legislator addressed this relationship through Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai, and subsequently amended a number of its provisions by Law No. (33) of 2008, in pursuit of a more precise balance betw

RDC filing screens can make a rental claim look simple. The difficult work usually happened earlier, when a party drafted a notice, accepted payment, recorded damage, or allowed a deadline to pass.

A single rental dispute can affect possession, cash flow, business operations, or a family home. A property portfolio can create many overlapping notices, payments, renewals, and enforcement files

New plant varieties may benefit from legal protection in Egypt where they satisfy the statutory requirements prescribed by law.

Foreign nationals face strict restrictions on owning real estate in Iraq, with ownership generally prohibited except under specific investment-related exceptions. This legal guide examines the constitutional framework, historical evolution of property laws, and the practical mechanisms through which international investors may acquire property rights for approved projects while navigating inheritance complexities and registration limitations.

The real estate sector in the Sultanate of Oman has witnessed rapid development over the past two decades, driven by the country's urban and investment growth...

Qatar has announced over $60 billion in projects and investment opportunities over the next five years, coinciding with significant legislative and regulatory reforms affecting infrastructure procurement, competition law, economic zones, and real estate development. These developments signal a strategic shift toward private sector-led growth, creating substantial opportunities for investors, contractors, and financiers while introducing new legal frameworks that require careful navigation.

The tenancy relationship between property owners and their tenants occupies a central place in the Dubai real estate market, given the interplay of economic and legal considerations it entails. The Dubai legislator addressed this relationship through Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai, and subsequently amended a number of its provisions by Law No. (33) of 2008, in pursuit of a more precise balance betw

RDC filing screens can make a rental claim look simple. The difficult work usually happened earlier, when a party drafted a notice, accepted payment, recorded damage, or allowed a deadline to pass.