We provide comprehensive legal support for property owners, investors, and developers navigating the UAE real estate market. Our services cover transactions, disputes, escrow arrangements, and investment structures, ensuring property matters are handled with clarity, security, and full legal compliance.
Our Real Estate & Property Law practice advises clients on the full spectrum of property-related matters across the UAE. We support acquisitions and disposals, escrow transactions, investment structuring, and the resolution of real estate disputes. With in-depth knowledge of Dubai’s property regulations and market practices, we help clients mitigate risk, protect their investments, and execute transactions with confidence. Whether acting for individual buyers, investors, or developers, our approach ensures legal certainty and commercially sound outcomes.
Attorneys in Charge
Founding Partner
Stanislav Gordeev
Founding Partner and Managing Partner of GGLC with over 25 years of legal practice in the UAE. Advises corporations, investors, and private clients on complex commercial, real estate, financial, and employment matters, delivering strategic and results-driven legal counsel.
FAQs
How are rental disputes handled in Dubai?
Rental disputes in Dubai are typically resolved through the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC), which operates under the Dubai Land Department. The RDC has jurisdiction over most landlord–tenant disputes, including rent increases, eviction notices, maintenance issues, and lease termination.
Proceedings generally follow a structured process, beginning with filing a claim and submission of supporting documentation. Some matters may be resolved quickly, while others particularly contested may take longer. Timely legal guidance helps ensure that claims are properly presented, rights are protected, and procedural requirements are met.
What types of property ownership are available in Dubai?
Dubai offers several forms of property ownership depending on the property’s location, zoning, and the buyer’s status. The most common is freehold ownership, which grants full ownership rights over the property and, in most cases, the land. Freehold ownership is available to UAE nationals and foreign buyers in designated areas.
Another form is usufruct or long-term leasehold, where the buyer holds the right to use and benefit from a property for a specified period (often up to 99 years), without owning the land itself. Certain developments may also involve strata ownership, where individual units are owned separately while common areas are jointly owned. Understanding the ownership type is critical, as it affects transfer rights, inheritance, financing, and long-term investment planning.
Can property be purchased through a company?
Yes. Property in Dubai can be purchased through a corporate entity, subject to the company’s legal structure, licensing, and the property’s eligibility for corporate ownership. Both UAE mainland and free zone companies may be permitted to own property in designated areas, provided the company’s activities and constitutional documents allow for real estate ownership.
Purchasing through a company is often used for investment, asset protection, succession planning, or commercial purposes, but it also involves additional considerations such as corporate governance, tax implications, and banking arrangements. Proper structuring and legal review are essential to ensure compliance and avoid complications during registration or future transfer.
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