United Arab Emirates: Real Estate and Construction

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Abu Dhabi Jointly Owned Property: Governance, Service Charges, And Asset Quality
Abu Dhabi's Administrative Decisions No. 25 and 26 of 2025 introduce comprehensive reforms governing the post-handover management of jointly owned property, establishing detailed requirements for service charge collection, management company operations, and owners' committee formation. These changes transform what was previously a contractual framework into a structured regulatory regime with direct implications for developers, property managers, investors, and lenders operating in the emirate's real estate
United Arab Emirates Real Estate
AO
A&O Shearman
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Real Estate Investment In Dubai: Legal Due Diligence Before Buying
The legal framework of real property transactions in the Emirate of Dubai is set out in Law No. 7 of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended by Law No. 7 of 2019. A fundamental prerequisite for institutional and individual capital deployment is recognising the statutory distinction between absolute property rights available to UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals and the regulated real property rights accessible to foreign investors
United Arab Emirates Real Estate
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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Construction & Planning

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Real Estate Investment In Dubai: Legal Due Diligence Before Buying
The legal framework of real property transactions in the Emirate of Dubai is set out in Law No. 7 of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended by Law No. 7 of 2019. A fundamental prerequisite for institutional and individual capital deployment is recognising the statutory distinction between absolute property rights available to UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals and the regulated real property rights accessible to foreign investors
United Arab Emirates Real Estate
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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Abu Dhabi’s New Escrow And Off-plan Sales Regime: From Momentum To Regulated Delivery
Abu Dhabi's off-plan real estate market is undergoing significant regulatory transformation, with new escrow and purchaser protection rules reshaping how developer funds are held and released. Administrative decisions issued in 2025 introduce conditional early withdrawal mechanisms and standardized cancellation frameworks that fundamentally alter cash flow dynamics and risk allocation for developers, lenders, and purchasers.
United Arab Emirates Real Estate
AO
A&O Shearman
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Real Estate

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Abu Dhabi Jointly Owned Property: Governance, Service Charges, And Asset Quality
Abu Dhabi's Administrative Decisions No. 25 and 26 of 2025 introduce comprehensive reforms governing the post-handover management of jointly owned property, establishing detailed requirements for service charge collection, management company operations, and owners' committee formation. These changes transform what was previously a contractual framework into a structured regulatory regime with direct implications for developers, property managers, investors, and lenders operating in the emirate's real estate
United Arab Emirates Real Estate
AO
A&O Shearman
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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

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Crackdown On Illegal Sharing: Dubai Housing Law Allows Surprise, Routine Inspections
Dubai's new shared housing law empowers authorities to conduct inspections based on neighbour complaints about overcrowding or unauthorised partitions, with police assistance available when needed. The legislation establishes clear procedures for property access while balancing enforcement powers against privacy protections. Residents and property owners face specific timelines and processes for challenging enforcement decisions, including expedited seven-day appeals for eviction orders.
United Arab Emirates Real Estate
AM
Dr. Hassan Elhais
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