Practitioner-led insights on mediating real-estate and contractor disputes across the UAE and wider GCC.
This article examines Dubai Court of Cassation Judgment No. 1183 of 2026 concerning the termination of real estate sale agreements, the purchaser’s failure to pay the remaining purchase price, and the legal consequences of withdrawal. It explores the distinction between earnest money and advance payments, contractual obligations, and the circumstances under which amounts paid may be forfeited or recovered under UAE law.
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This article examines the Dubai Court of Cassation judgment in Commercial Cassation Appeals Nos. 577 and 628 of 2025 concerning a subcontractor’s liability for construction defects discovered after handover. It explores the legal implications of contractual warranties, maintenance periods, technical evidence, and the recovery of repair costs by main contractors under UAE law.
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How does UAE law distinguish between delay penalties and compensation when a contractor fails to complete construction works? This article examines Dubai Court of Cassation judgments and explains how proven damages, lost rental income, and project completion costs may affect compensation claims.
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Force majeure does not automatically exempt contractors or real estate developers from liability for project delays. This article explores UAE law, the importance of proving causation, and how exceptional events affect project handover deadlines, delay penalties, and compensation in real estate and construction disputes.
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A practical commentary on a Dubai Court of Appeal judgment concerning delay damages in construction contracts, examining contractor liability, causation, and the importance of documenting delays and project records.
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Court timelines, public exposure and adversarial posture rarely serve developers, landowners or contractors. Mediation preserves the relationship and the asset — and resolves matters in weeks, not years.
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From variation orders and delay claims to retention release and back-charges, early mediation keeps projects moving — and keeps cash on site rather than locked in tribunal escrow.
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