Overview
Dubai’s meteoric rise as a global real estate hub has made property and construction law one of the most dynamic practice areas in the UAE. From freehold and leasehold ownership structures to off-plan sales, escrow regulations, FIDIC-based construction contracts, and strata/community management, the legal landscape is complex and evolving.
The UAE regulates the real estate sector through a combination of federal laws, emirate-specific property laws (notably Dubai Law No. 13 of 2008 regulating interim real estate registration), and free zone regulations (DIFC and ADGM property frameworks). Construction projects are further governed by FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) standard forms, tailored to local legislation and customs.
With mega-projects, cross-border investment, and increasingly sophisticated financing structures, specialised real estate and construction lawyers in Dubai are indispensable to ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and securing successful outcomes.
How Can Real Estate & Construction Lawyers Help?
Real Estate Transactions & Investments
Advising on freehold vs leasehold acquisitions in mainland Dubai and free zones.
Structuring SPVs and holding companies for cross-border investors.
Conducting title due diligence and risk assessments.
Construction & Infrastructure Projects
Drafting and negotiating FIDIC-based EPC, design-build, and consultancy contracts.
Advising on project financing, escrow requirements, and security packages.
Managing claims for delays, variations, defects, and force majeure.
Off-Plan Sales & Escrow Compliance
Advising developers on escrow account compliance under DLD regulations.
Drafting off-plan sales contracts and ensuring buyer protections.
Resolving disputes arising from delayed projects or handover issues.
Leasing & Property Management
Drafting commercial and residential leases, renewals, and subleases.
Advising landlords and tenants on rental disputes before RERA.
Structuring strata and community management frameworks.
Dispute resolution
Representing clients in real estate arbitration (DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, ICC) and litigation.
Handling construction claims, contractor disputes, and defects liability.
Enforcing judgments and arbitral awards through UAE courts.
Our Experience in Real Estate & Construction
Represented a consortium of foreign investors in the acquisition of a landmark Dubai hospitality project, including escrow compliance and offshore holding structures.
Drafted and negotiated FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book contracts for an infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi.
Advised a master developer on strata and community management structures for a luxury residential development.
Represented landlords in RERA rent committee disputes involving commercial leasing and eviction.
Advised a real estate fund on cross-border REIT investments across Dubai and ADGM jurisdictions.
Legal Services We Provide
Real Estate Transactions & Advisory
Freehold and leasehold acquisitions
Title due diligence and risk assessment
SPV structuring for real estate investors
Construction Contracts & Projects
EPC, FIDIC, and design-build agreements
Consultancy, project management, and subcontractor contracts
Variation, delay, and defect claims management
Off-Plan Sales & Escrow Compliance
Developer advisory on escrow regulations
Drafting sales contracts and buyer agreements
Dispute resolution in delayed project handovers
Leasing & Property Management
Commercial and residential leases
Rent committee disputes and enforcement
Community management and strata structuring
Dispute Resolution
Arbitration (DIAC, DIFC, ICC, UNCITRAL) for construction disputes
Enforcement of real estate judgments and arbitral awards
⚖️ At Pin Legal Consultancy, our real estate and construction lawyers in Dubai provide end-to-end legal services for investors, developers, contractors, and corporates. From structuring investments to managing construction claims, we deliver elite, business-oriented solutions anchored in UAE law and international best practice.
