Legal Insights & Updates

Expert legal commentary, regulatory updates and practical guidance for businesses and individuals in the UAE.

13 August 202612 min read

UAE Golden Visa Requirements for Entrepreneurs (2026): Eligibility and Process

The UAE Golden Visa requirements for entrepreneurs in Dubai: the AED 500,000 project value, the documents ICP asks for, the fees, and how long it takes.

How to Register a Trademark in the UAE (2026): Process, Fees and Duration

Intellectual Property

13 August 202612 min read

How to Register a Trademark in the UAE (2026): Process, Fees and Duration

How to register a trademark in the UAE: the Ministry of Economy process, the statutory deadlines, what the fees depend on, and 10-year protection.

Freehold Property in Dubai (2026): What Foreign Ownership Actually Gives You

Real Estate

13 August 202617 min read

Freehold Property in Dubai (2026): What Foreign Ownership Actually Gives You

What freehold title in Dubai gives a foreign owner, where non-UAE nationals can buy, what registration costs, and what an off-plan contract is worth.

Arbitration

13 August 202613 min read

Arbitration Clause in a UAE Contract (2026): Choosing the Seat and the Rules

How to draft an arbitration clause for a UAE contract: choosing the seat, the institution and the rules edition, and whether the award reaches the assets.

Employment

14 July 202612 min read

Employment Lawyer in Dubai (2026): When Your Company Needs One and How a Claim Proceeds

When a Dubai company needs an employment lawyer, how a UAE labour claim runs through MOHRE, and what notice, dismissal and gratuity cost the employer.