UAE law / Guides
Long-form walkthroughs of UAE law.
Plain-English guides written and reviewed by UAE-licensed lawyers. Read end-to-end or jump to the section you need — every claim is cited.
- Guide · No. 169Read
Real Estate · 7 min
Dubai Land Department: Complete Guide
If you're buying, selling, leasing, or inheriting property in Dubai, you'll deal with DLD Dubai sooner than you think. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is the government body that registers every property transaction in the emirate, and almost nothing moves without its stamp. Most
7 minReal EstateProvisional - Guide · No. 170Read
Employment · 8 min
UAE gratuity calculation explained
If you're leaving a UAE job — whether you resigned, got terminated, or your contract just ran out — your end-of-service gratuity is probably the biggest cheque you'll see on the way out. And most employees get it wrong. They either undercalculate it, accept whatever HR types into
8 minEmploymentProvisional - Guide · No. 171Read
Real Estate · 8 min
Dubai Land Department Guide for Buyers & Sellers
If you're buying, selling, leasing, or even just inheriting property in Dubai, the Dubai Land Dept is the gatekeeper you can't avoid. Every transfer, mortgage, and tenancy contract in the emirate runs through it — directly or through one of its arms. Most clients I see misunderst
8 minReal EstateProvisional - Guide · No. 172Read
Civil · 8 min
Dubai Internet City Guide for Tech Startups
If you're looking at Dubai Internet City as a base for your tech business, you're in good company — Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and roughly 1,600 other companies are already neighbours. But the brochure version glosses over what actually matters: real costs, real timelines, and the ru
8 minCivilProvisional - Guide · No. 173Read
Traffic · 8 min
How to check Dubai traffic fines (RTA + Police)
If you're driving in Dubai — your own car, a rental, or a friend's — you'll want to know how to check RTA fine Dubai records before they pile up, before renewal season, and definitely before you try to leave the country with an unpaid Salik dispute hanging over your plate. **Qui
8 minTrafficProvisional - Guide · No. 174Read
Civil · 7 min
Dubai Courts Guide: File a Lawsuit the Right Way
If you're filing a lawsuit, defending one, or just trying to figure out which court hears your case in Dubai, the system is less mysterious than it looks. But it does have rules, fees, and quirks that catch people out — especially expats used to common-law procedure. Here's the
7 minCivilProvisional - Guide · No. 175Read
Traffic · 6 min
Salik — Dubai toll system explained
If you're driving in Dubai — whether in your own car, a leased vehicle, or a rental — you'll meet Salik within your first week. It's the toll system, it's automatic, and it punishes inattention. Here's what actually matters. ## Quick answer Salik is Dubai's electronic road toll
6 minTrafficProvisional - Guide · No. 176Read
Traffic · 7 min
RTA Company in Dubai — the UAE guide
If you're driving in Dubai, parking, hailing a taxi, taking the metro, or running a transport-related business, you've already met the RTA company in Dubai — whether you noticed or not. The Roads and Transport Authority controls almost every wheel that turns in this emirate, and
7 minTrafficProvisional - Guide · No. 177Read
Traffic · 7 min
How to check and pay Dubai Police fines
If you're driving in Dubai — even occasionally — a police Dubai fine will find you eventually. Speed cameras don't blink, parking inspectors don't negotiate, and the SMS sometimes arrives weeks after the offence. Here's how the system actually works, and what to do when you're st
7 minTrafficProvisional - Guide · No. 178Read
Immigration · 7 min
ICP Smart Services — the UAE guide
If you're dealing with a UAE residency renewal, an Emirates ID issue, or a family visa application from outside Dubai, you've probably been pointed at the ICP Smart Service. It's the federal portal run by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
7 minImmigrationProvisional - Guide · No. 179Read
Immigration · 8 min
How to use ICP Smart Services in the UAE
If you're trying to renew a visa, check your residency status, or apply for an Emirates ID without queuing at a typing centre, you'll end up on ICP Smart Services sooner or later. It's the federal portal run by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Sec
8 minImmigrationProvisional