I took out a loan with [----] in the UAE in 2018 and made initial payments for about five months. Unfortunately, due to family issues, I had to return to Pakistan and have not been able to return since. I have been unemployed, which has hindered my ability to make payments consistently. Although I have been making payments for the past three years, the high conversion rates have made it difficult to keep up with the amounts due. I genuinely want to fulfill my obligations, but inflation has further complicated my financial situation. Additionally, transferring money from Pakistan to the UAE for deposits is also a challenge. I have been consistently paying between AED 500 and 1000 for a long time; however, any delay or irregularity in my payments results in threats of police action against me. My inquiry is whether there is a chance of being arrested in Pakistan, and what potential repercussions I might encounter if I cease making payments.

Hello, I received an eviction notice from the Abu Dhabi Enforcement Court to evict my current apartment for non-payment of rent (Due to loss of job). I wanted to cooperate, so I went personally to the Abu Dhabi Enforcement Office one day after I received the notice by SMS to arrange the eviction date to be 25 July, as I had a friend I could stay with temporarily until I sorted out the situation. Now my friend is traveling till 16 August, and I have literally nowhere else to go. Is there a way to submit a petition to reschedule the eviction till 16 August? I need help on this ASAP, as the enforcement is in 4 days. If no solution is found, I will be forced onto the street in temperatures of +40 degrees, and no way to go

Hi Sir, My company was not giving me my commission cheques since November, so I kept the payment of 2 - 3 customers with me and I told the company to pay my commission to take payment of customers, then I lost the money from the car. I reported it to police, but police didn't find any evidence. Then my company came to know this matter, and they said I owed them money. They forced me to sign a paper that I would pay in one month for the amount of 18000. I signed it, then they terminated me. They were not ready to pay anything. I filed a case in labor for about 37000 dhs, then my company filed a criminal case against me for breach of trust. My company has my passport, and they haven't canceled my visa yet. After my labour case, my company filed the case against me in labour as well, claiming an amount of 49900. Then they requested to cancel the labour case of 49900 and filed a case 24000. What should I do in this scenario? I am under too much stress. Please advise.

Hello, I want to know if my employer has the right to send me back to my home country since they hired me directly from there, if I resign after one year with them.

Hi I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE. Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?

Hi, I want to inquire about my mother's labour case. She served as a nanny for an Emirati family for 18 years. When she finished her contract, they didn’t give her anything, like end-of-service benefits, unpaid annual leave, or day-off pay. Would she be able to get anything?

French citizen residing in Singapore for over eight years. I submitted two UAE employment visa applications through ADGM, both prepared professionally and fully documented (personal letters, family background, police clearance, translations). Both were rejected without explanation. I have no legal or immigration history that would justify a rejection. I am now considering re-entering the UAE as a tourist to seek clarification before any resubmission. I am seeking legal advice on whether it is possible to access or challenge a potential CID or security-related block, and whether such cases can be reviewed or reassessed when documents are resubmitted. I wish to ensure that my profile is not indefinitely restricted without cause or recourse.

Hello, I have received a fine of 50K as an owner for appointing an employee on a visiting visa, and the employee received a 10K fine. It has been paid. Please advise if there is any possibility of getting this money back by appeal. This is my first fine ever, and the employee’s visa has now been stamped.

Hi Sir, My company was not giving me my commission cheques since November, so I kept the payment of 2 - 3 customers with me and I told the company to pay my commission to take payment of customers, then I lost the money from the car. I reported it to police, but police didn't find any evidence. Then my company came to know this matter, and they said I owed them money. They forced me to sign a paper that I would pay in one month for the amount of 18000. I signed it, then they terminated me. They were not ready to pay anything. I filed a case in labor for about 37000 dhs, then my company filed a criminal case against me for breach of trust. My company has my passport, and they haven't canceled my visa yet. After my labour case, my company filed the case against me in labour as well, claiming an amount of 49900. Then they requested to cancel the labour case of 49900 and filed a case 24000. What should I do in this scenario? I am under too much stress. Please advise.

Hi Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly. Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year? Many thanks in advance. M

Hi, I want to inquire about my mother's labour case. She served as a nanny for an Emirati family for 18 years. When she finished her contract, they didn’t give her anything, like end-of-service benefits, unpaid annual leave, or day-off pay. Would she be able to get anything?

I took out a loan with [----] in the UAE in 2018 and made initial payments for about five months. Unfortunately, due to family issues, I had to return to Pakistan and have not been able to return since. I have been unemployed, which has hindered my ability to make payments consistently. Although I have been making payments for the past three years, the high conversion rates have made it difficult to keep up with the amounts due. I genuinely want to fulfill my obligations, but inflation has further complicated my financial situation. Additionally, transferring money from Pakistan to the UAE for deposits is also a challenge. I have been consistently paying between AED 500 and 1000 for a long time; however, any delay or irregularity in my payments results in threats of police action against me. My inquiry is whether there is a chance of being arrested in Pakistan, and what potential repercussions I might encounter if I cease making payments.

Hi I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE. Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?

Hi Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly. Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year? Many thanks in advance. M

Hello, I am seeking your legal advice regarding a matter involving a former colleague who borrowed money from me for personal reasons. Despite multiple follow-ups, he has now blocked all communication and is refusing to repay the amount. I have clear proof of the transaction through bank transfer records, WhatsApp conversations, and a copy of his Emirates ID. This individual has a history of borrowing money from others and not repaying, and even told me to "go to the police," showing no intention of resolving the issue. Please advise on the best legal course of action to recover the amount and proceed with a formal complaint if necessary. Looking forward to your guidance!

Hello I have Form F for an apartment in [----], which caught a huge fire recently. There is no force majeure clause in the contract, but according to the law in the UAE, it shall be terminated without penalty. The seller doesn’t want to cancel the contract F, and the broker of seller is not refunding the deposit.

Hello, If my husband has a mental disorder and cannot provide financially for me and my son, what can we do in this situation? Although his family is financially capable of helping, they are not supporting him. He cannot afford housing either. They are not contributing to his medical care or any of his expenses. I can manage my own and my son's expenses, but it's difficult to cover my husband's as well. Is there any law that can make his family responsible for paying his expenses and medical care?

Hello, I am a landlord. The tenant failed to pay the rent in one full payment as per the contract. So far, 3 months remain until the expiry date of the contract, and the payment is still pending. Do I have the right to evict the tenant from the apartment and refuse to renew the tenancy contract?

Bankruptcy of Civil Company in Dubai – Impact on Partners and Landlord Execution Case I am a partner in a civil company in Dubai that has accumulated rental dues of over 1 million. The landlord has obtained a judgment and filed an execution case that includes travel bans, arrest orders, and licence freezes against the company and its partners. I want to understand the legal and practical implications of initiating bankruptcy proceedings for the civil company under UAE law: Can a civil company file for bankruptcy in the UAE, or must the partners do so individually? What is the impact on existing execution cases—the one filed by the landlord to recover unpaid rent? Will travel bans and arrest warrants issued against partners be lifted automatically upon filing or approval of bankruptcy? Is bankruptcy advisable in cases where the only major creditor is the landlord pursuing rent recovery? Are all partners jointly and severally liable even after bankruptcy is filed?

I recently posted a review for a piercing shop, and they threatened to file a defamation case against me. I didn't get it first. Their customer service was rude, and when I posted a review about it, they said they would file a complaint. I basically said I gave them one star, and I said whenever I have gone to their Instagram page to ask questions, they have been rude to me. Probably they don't want to answer or they are irritated by my questions for improving their customer service, especially for their clients who paid you for piercings!  This is my review. I want to ask, is this illegal and considered defamation? Don't I have a right to post reviews?

Hello, An agent from a company in the housing space promised me a percentage cashback from the brokerage if I booked the house through him. He sent this understanding via both his company and personal email. After regular follow-ups, he paid a certain percentage but claims the company is not willing to release the remaining amount. The agent has since left the organization and started his own business, and I am left hanging to deal with the company on my own. I have never visited or had any contact within the company. Please help or guide me in the right direction, as the amount is my hard-earned lifetime savings and is considerably large.

Hello, I would like to ask for legal advice regarding a fraud case in Abu Dhabi involving multiple victims. The suspect issued bounced cheques, received AED with a promise to exchange it into IDR but failed to deliver, misused other people’s credit cards, and operated an unlicensed travel/tour business. Many clients paid for Umrah or vacation packages that never happened. The total loss is significant, and many victims have evidence such as WhatsApp chats, bank transfers, and bounced cheques. We believe this involves a breach of trust and embezzlement. We would like to know if we can file a group case, what legal steps to take, and the cost of legal representation. Thank you!

Hello, My son has autism and has been bullied at school. I don't know the correct legal procedure.

Good day, lawyers! My husband is cheating on me. He also flirts a lot with other girls on his other social media account. Then I found out that I was pregnant. We already have one daughter, and I just want a peaceful home for me and my children. Can I ask for a separate house and maintenance for us? I don't have work because I was focused on our daughter and our house. Also, what if he finds out that I am planning to get maintenance from him and he cancels our visa? Can I still get maintenance while in our country? I also learned that he is planning to send me and my children back to our country before I give birth so that he can live like a single man. I don't have money to pay for a lawyer because he's not giving me an allowance. What should I do? Thank you so much, and I hope someone can help me!

Hello, My boss transferred a car to my name. Unknown to me, the car was not fully paid before the transfer. Eight months later, the seller called me because my boss was unreachable. The seller threatened to take me to court because my boss didn’t pay the full amount. How do I get out of this?

Hello, My visa has automatically been closed since I’m outside the UAE. But my company didn’t pay me the final month’s salary and settlement. I submitted my resignation from outside the UAE, as the company suggested I take a leave instead when I resigned from there. Now I filed a complaint through MOHRE customer service for the salary, but the response was that they couldn’t find any issue. I’m not sure how the company cancelled my visa without clearing the payment. How can I check if they have filed an absconding case?

Hi, My cousin has been taken into custody by the Sharjah CID police, and when asked, they said “suspicious.” He has not done anything and has no cheque case. It’s been 3 days since he has been under police custody.

Hello, Our CEO made a defamatory comment about me to our staff. Can I file a complaint?

Hello, I want to know if my employer has the right to send me back to my home country since they hired me directly from there, if I resign after one year with them.

Hi I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE. Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?

I took out a loan with [----] in the UAE in 2018 and made initial payments for about five months. Unfortunately, due to family issues, I had to return to Pakistan and have not been able to return since. I have been unemployed, which has hindered my ability to make payments consistently. Although I have been making payments for the past three years, the high conversion rates have made it difficult to keep up with the amounts due. I genuinely want to fulfill my obligations, but inflation has further complicated my financial situation. Additionally, transferring money from Pakistan to the UAE for deposits is also a challenge. I have been consistently paying between AED 500 and 1000 for a long time; however, any delay or irregularity in my payments results in threats of police action against me. My inquiry is whether there is a chance of being arrested in Pakistan, and what potential repercussions I might encounter if I cease making payments.

Hello, I received an eviction notice from the Abu Dhabi Enforcement Court to evict my current apartment for non-payment of rent (Due to loss of job). I wanted to cooperate, so I went personally to the Abu Dhabi Enforcement Office one day after I received the notice by SMS to arrange the eviction date to be 25 July, as I had a friend I could stay with temporarily until I sorted out the situation. Now my friend is traveling till 16 August, and I have literally nowhere else to go. Is there a way to submit a petition to reschedule the eviction till 16 August? I need help on this ASAP, as the enforcement is in 4 days. If no solution is found, I will be forced onto the street in temperatures of +40 degrees, and no way to go

Hi Sir, My company was not giving me my commission cheques since November, so I kept the payment of 2 - 3 customers with me and I told the company to pay my commission to take payment of customers, then I lost the money from the car. I reported it to police, but police didn't find any evidence. Then my company came to know this matter, and they said I owed them money. They forced me to sign a paper that I would pay in one month for the amount of 18000. I signed it, then they terminated me. They were not ready to pay anything. I filed a case in labor for about 37000 dhs, then my company filed a criminal case against me for breach of trust. My company has my passport, and they haven't canceled my visa yet. After my labour case, my company filed the case against me in labour as well, claiming an amount of 49900. Then they requested to cancel the labour case of 49900 and filed a case 24000. What should I do in this scenario? I am under too much stress. Please advise.

Hello, I want to know if my employer has the right to send me back to my home country since they hired me directly from there, if I resign after one year with them.

Hi I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE. Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?

Hello, Our CEO made a defamatory comment about me to our staff. Can I file a complaint?

Hello, I have already paid half of my hospital bill of 12,990 AED in installments. Now the hospital wants me to pay the entire remaining amount, but I don't have much money. Can they sue me for that?

Hello, If my husband has a mental disorder and cannot provide financially for me and my son, what can we do in this situation? Although his family is financially capable of helping, they are not supporting him. He cannot afford housing either. They are not contributing to his medical care or any of his expenses. I can manage my own and my son's expenses, but it's difficult to cover my husband's as well. Is there any law that can make his family responsible for paying his expenses and medical care?

Hello, I received a notice from the Amicable Settlement Department at Dubai Court regarding a financial amount I need to pay to an individual who lent me the amount. I’m willing to pay it back; however, I am negotiating the payment terms. I have two questions: 1. What is the procedure of the Amicable Settlement Department, as I only received a notification without any other information? 2. Will I be able to negotiate a settlement, and how? Please advise. Thank you!

Hello, An agent from a company in the housing space promised me a percentage cashback from the brokerage if I booked the house through him. He sent this understanding via both his company and personal email. After regular follow-ups, he paid a certain percentage but claims the company is not willing to release the remaining amount. The agent has since left the organization and started his own business, and I am left hanging to deal with the company on my own. I have never visited or had any contact within the company. Please help or guide me in the right direction, as the amount is my hard-earned lifetime savings and is considerably large.

Hello, My visa has automatically been closed since I’m outside the UAE. But my company didn’t pay me the final month’s salary and settlement. I submitted my resignation from outside the UAE, as the company suggested I take a leave instead when I resigned from there. Now I filed a complaint through MOHRE customer service for the salary, but the response was that they couldn’t find any issue. I’m not sure how the company cancelled my visa without clearing the payment. How can I check if they have filed an absconding case?

Hi Sir, My company was not giving me my commission cheques since November, so I kept the payment of 2 - 3 customers with me and I told the company to pay my commission to take payment of customers, then I lost the money from the car. I reported it to police, but police didn't find any evidence. Then my company came to know this matter, and they said I owed them money. They forced me to sign a paper that I would pay in one month for the amount of 18000. I signed it, then they terminated me. They were not ready to pay anything. I filed a case in labor for about 37000 dhs, then my company filed a criminal case against me for breach of trust. My company has my passport, and they haven't canceled my visa yet. After my labour case, my company filed the case against me in labour as well, claiming an amount of 49900. Then they requested to cancel the labour case of 49900 and filed a case 24000. What should I do in this scenario? I am under too much stress. Please advise.

I'm a chef living in Dubai, UAE. I got a visa and work permit from another company, but I started working as a private chef for a UHNW individual at his home. I have worked there for 2 months and 21 days, and I got paid for that, but after that time, they fired me without any notice or reason. What does the labor law say? Am I entitled to 3 months' pay or not? They didn't even give me a termination letter; they just told me that verbally, and I don't have a visa or work permit with them.

I purchased a unit that had a tenancy contract. During the transfer, the agent calculated the remaining rent and got that from the previous owner and transferred the money to me. However, no one mentioned anything about the security deposit. Around 10 days after the transfer, I asked the agent about the deposit, then she started to contact the previous owner, but no answer. Now, the tenant is asking me for the deposit, and no one is able to contact the previous owner. What can I do?

Hello, An agent from a company in the housing space promised me a percentage cashback from the brokerage if I booked the house through him. He sent this understanding via both his company and personal email. After regular follow-ups, he paid a certain percentage but claims the company is not willing to release the remaining amount. The agent has since left the organization and started his own business, and I am left hanging to deal with the company on my own. I have never visited or had any contact within the company. Please help or guide me in the right direction, as the amount is my hard-earned lifetime savings and is considerably large.

I took out a loan with [----] in the UAE in 2018 and made initial payments for about five months. Unfortunately, due to family issues, I had to return to Pakistan and have not been able to return since. I have been unemployed, which has hindered my ability to make payments consistently. Although I have been making payments for the past three years, the high conversion rates have made it difficult to keep up with the amounts due. I genuinely want to fulfill my obligations, but inflation has further complicated my financial situation. Additionally, transferring money from Pakistan to the UAE for deposits is also a challenge. I have been consistently paying between AED 500 and 1000 for a long time; however, any delay or irregularity in my payments results in threats of police action against me. My inquiry is whether there is a chance of being arrested in Pakistan, and what potential repercussions I might encounter if I cease making payments.

Hello, I received an eviction notice from the Abu Dhabi Enforcement Court to evict my current apartment for non-payment of rent (Due to loss of job). I wanted to cooperate, so I went personally to the Abu Dhabi Enforcement Office one day after I received the notice by SMS to arrange the eviction date to be 25 July, as I had a friend I could stay with temporarily until I sorted out the situation. Now my friend is traveling till 16 August, and I have literally nowhere else to go. Is there a way to submit a petition to reschedule the eviction till 16 August? I need help on this ASAP, as the enforcement is in 4 days. If no solution is found, I will be forced onto the street in temperatures of +40 degrees, and no way to go

Hi Sir, My company was not giving me my commission cheques since November, so I kept the payment of 2 - 3 customers with me and I told the company to pay my commission to take payment of customers, then I lost the money from the car. I reported it to police, but police didn't find any evidence. Then my company came to know this matter, and they said I owed them money. They forced me to sign a paper that I would pay in one month for the amount of 18000. I signed it, then they terminated me. They were not ready to pay anything. I filed a case in labor for about 37000 dhs, then my company filed a criminal case against me for breach of trust. My company has my passport, and they haven't canceled my visa yet. After my labour case, my company filed the case against me in labour as well, claiming an amount of 49900. Then they requested to cancel the labour case of 49900 and filed a case 24000. What should I do in this scenario? I am under too much stress. Please advise.

Hello, I want to know if my employer has the right to send me back to my home country since they hired me directly from there, if I resign after one year with them.

Hi I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE. Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?

Hello, I work in Abu Dhabi in a non-managerial position. I got into an argument with the CEO of the company, as he was blaming me for something that was not my fault or within my control. He then proceeded to tell me I would be written up for it. My immediate manager is on leave, so I informed him and went to HR to file a complaint of wrongdoing. He then immediately terminated me and told me that he would sue me for defamation. How is it defamation when I only brought the incident to the notice of the two people who are supposed to be involved anyway? Who do I speak to, and can I take him to court?

Hello, I received a notice from the Amicable Settlement Department at Dubai Court regarding a financial amount I need to pay to an individual who lent me the amount. I’m willing to pay it back; however, I am negotiating the payment terms. I have two questions: 1. What is the procedure of the Amicable Settlement Department, as I only received a notification without any other information? 2. Will I be able to negotiate a settlement, and how? Please advise. Thank you!

Hello, I want to know if my employer has the right to send me back to my home country since they hired me directly from there, if I resign after one year with them.

Dear all, Is health insurance required for Golden Visa holders? They are not employed by a company and do not work in the UAE. Please provide the reference to the applicable law or a source confirming this. Thank you!

Hello, I am seeking your legal advice regarding a matter involving a former colleague who borrowed money from me for personal reasons. Despite multiple follow-ups, he has now blocked all communication and is refusing to repay the amount. I have clear proof of the transaction through bank transfer records, WhatsApp conversations, and a copy of his Emirates ID. This individual has a history of borrowing money from others and not repaying, and even told me to "go to the police," showing no intention of resolving the issue. Please advise on the best legal course of action to recover the amount and proceed with a formal complaint if necessary. Looking forward to your guidance!