Q: I had invested in a real estate project in Dubai, but it was canceled and the special committee was formed under the property law. But a few weeks ago, new property law has been established under which the special committee no longer exists. Kindly let me know how can I get my invested money back!

Q: I bought a real estate unit more than 3 years ago. The project has been cancelled and at the cancelled real estate project committee in Dubai Courts for more than a year. I don't know how to follow up with them as they are not responding to my calls or emails.

Q: Hello I am contacting you from London. I have purchased a property in Dubai in a project in 2005. We purchased two apartments and today we have not received anything yet. This construction project is still going on and the developer has changed many times. Another company now runs the project, and whenever I contact them they say it's going to be ready in the next 3-months or 6-months. It keeps postponing work are currently at standstill. I have contacted them then and the same they're waiting for more information from the Dubai authorities. Every time there's a different story, and we get delayed. It's now been 16 to 17 years since we have invested in this and I would like to put a stop to this now, possibly get a refund and compensation. Could you please help me by advising me what my situation can be?

Q: I bought two properties in Dubai in 2007 and 2008 and the full price has been paid. I have registered both the properties with Dubai Land Registry Department. The developer is now not contactable. How can I get the money back for the canceled properties? Help and support will be highly appreciated. Dr. A. P.

Q: Dear sir/madam, I have an apartment and the project is on hold for a very long time (about 14 years). Our project is on the list of "Canceled Real Estate Projects" (in the list of 1st Liquidation Committee) and my money is stuck in this. How can I get the money back? Thanks!

This Law establishes interim property register in which sale contracts, off-plan sales, and other off-plan legal dispositions of real property are registered prior to inclusion in the property register maintained by Dubai Land Department.

The provisions of this Law supersede articles (2) and (11) of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.

This Resolution approves the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.