Real Estate Law

Property ownership in the UAE requires strict compliance with federal and emirate-level regulations. We assist clients with every stage of buying, selling, or transferring property. Our team conducts due diligence, title verification, sale and purchase agreement review, ownership transfer, and registration at relevant authorities like the DLD. We ensure every document is legally sound and that your rights are fully protected from start to finish.

Off-plan property investments can offer excellent returns — but they carry inherent legal risks. We safeguard your investment by reviewing developer agreements, escrow compliance, completion timelines, performance bonds, and handover obligations. Whether you are a buyer, developer, or investor, we ensure your contracts meet RERA standards and protect your financial and legal position.

The UAE’s rental laws are continuously evolving, making it essential to have properly drafted lease agreements. We prepare and review residential, commercial, and industrial leases, ensuring clarity on rent escalation, renewal, termination, maintenance, and deposit clauses. Our goal is to protect both landlords and tenants with balanced, enforceable terms that prevent future disputes.

Our legal consultants assist with real estate finance, mortgages, and secured transactions. We advise lenders and borrowers on loan structuring, mortgage documentation, default remedies, and registration of securities. Our expertise ensures financing arrangements comply with UAE Central Bank and land department regulations while minimizing exposure to risk.

Every development project in the UAE is governed by zoning and land use laws. We help clients navigate planning permissions, building approvals, master plan restrictions, and environmental regulations. From securing permits to liaising with municipalities, we provide end-to-end support to ensure your project remains compliant throughout its lifecycle.

In multi-unit developments, managing common areas and owner relations is critical. We assist in establishing Owners’ Associations, drafting community declarations, strata bylaws, and service charge frameworks, and resolving disputes between developers, management companies, and owners. Our advice ensures communities operate within the law while maintaining harmony and transparency.

When government entities acquire private property for public projects, fair compensation must be ensured. We help property owners through every stage — from valuation reviews to compensation negotiations — ensuring compliance with due process and protecting your property rights under UAE law.

Conflicts over property ownership, inheritance, or joint holdings require careful handling. We provide strategic advice for title correction, boundary issues, co-ownership agreements, inheritance-based claims, and succession planning. Our team ensures resolution through negotiation, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution, maintaining confidentiality and efficiency.

The UAE offers robust opportunities for local and foreign investors. We advise on structuring property investments through SPVs, REITs, and joint ventures, ensuring compliance with foreign ownership laws, tax efficiency, and liability protection. From entity formation to exit planning, our team crafts investment structures that maximize value and minimize risk.

Regulatory compliance is at the heart of sustainable real estate operations. We assist clients in adhering to RERA guidelines, licensing, project registration, broker regulations, and anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Our ongoing compliance support ensures your property dealings remain transparent, lawful, and secure.