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5 available 5 • View allHow to get the deposit returned from a canceled project?
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Q: How do I have my deposit returned from a canceled project?
The deposit was paid in October 2008.

Apr 5, 2021
366
Checking for the status of a canceled project to get the money paid in escrow account
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Q: Hi,
We invested in a project which has been canceled for the last four years.
Until now, we have not heard anything from the Dubai Courts although we registered our details with them. All the monies paid were into an escrow account.
How can we chase this up further?

Aug 27, 2020
695
How to recover money when the project is canceled by DLD?
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Q: We purchased 2 flats in Feb 2008 from a developer in Jumeirah village circle in Jouri 1. We paid AED 456,000 and AED 467,000 till Dec 2009 but no construction was done. We were shifted to Jouri 5 and paid 227,000 and 225,000 till 2012.
Still no progress so we were shifted to Cadi 5 and paid 1,68,000 and 237,00 till August 2016. No work since then. Amount paid for both is 854,000 and 933,000; total 1,787,000 AED.
Recently, we checked the DLD website and found that Cadi 5 was on the list of canceled projects and our names were missing in the 2 units. So we require help in 2 issues.
First, to have our names included as owners of the flats. We have all agreements, account statements, and receipts.
Second, to help us recover the money. We are in India and visiting Dubai from 26 Oct to 2 Nov 2019.

Oct 20, 2019
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How can I get refund of properties I purchased if the project is canceled?


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Q: I invested in a real estate project in Dubai Silicon Oasis, back in 2007. I had paid in full for my 3 units and have been waiting for the delivery of these units for over a decade now.
I have tried to contact the developer but it has been of no use. It seems like the developer doesn't exist anymore.
Recently, I have been informed that the project is canceled, as per the RERA website, and some clients have been getting full refunds from Dubai's Government.
I would like to know the procedure and the best option as to how I can proceed.
Once again, thank you very much for your assistance.



Mar 2, 2023
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How to get the property handed over after long delay and bankruptcy of the developer?


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Q: The developer failed to deliver the unit as per the SPA and is currently in bankruptcy proceedings.
The completion is delayed for many years but the unit should be handed over shortly by the Trustee.
Could you please guide us on a strategy for the investors to get compensation for the delay?
We appreciate your assistance.



Mar 25, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 1
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.
Aug 14, 2008
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Law No. (9) of 2009 Amending Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 2
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.
Apr 12, 2009
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Executive Council Resolution No. (6) of 2010 Approving the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai 3
This Resolution approves the Implementing Bylaw of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.
Feb 14, 2010
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A bank has filed an execution cheques case through the Dubai Courts due to nonpayment of a personal loan and credit card.
Is a travel ban automatically applied?
I looked on the Dubai Courts website, and it says the judge has issued a “reserved” order for my case.
Furthermore, when the bank emails, they threaten me with a travel ban. So I am assuming there is no travel ban issued (but I don’t know). I haven’t received any notice of a travel ban.
If there is a travel ban, how do I find out?
I have checked the Dubai police app, and there are no financial crimes against me.
Please advise if you know.
Apr 4, 2025
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How can I file a counter-complaint for a false public cursing accusation? 0
Hello,
How can I file a counter-complaint against a person who made a false report about me for public cursing, which I never did?
He made the complaint about three months after we last met. I now have a case because of it, but I never said any bad words to him.
I was stopped at the airport because of that.
Apr 7, 2025
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I left Dubai 19 years ago without cancelling my visa. Is there anything to do to remove the travel ban? 0
Hi,
I left Dubai 19 years ago without cancelling my visa, which was through sponsorship.
I informed them after I left the country, and also paid my debt to them. However, I think I may no longer be able to travel there.
Is there anything I can do to remove the travel ban?
Apr 4, 2025
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Can a person with a UAE criminal case travel to another GCC country on a work visa? 0
Hello,
If a person has a criminal case in the UAE, can he or she travel to any other GCC country on a work visa?
Apr 7, 2025
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How long should I wait to receive my pending salary after a court verdict in my favor? 0
Dear,
I have a labor claim for salary pending with the Al Ain court and received the final decision in my favor. After waiting for one month, my employer still did not pay my pending salary.
I filed an execution case again on 21-Mar-25. Can you advise how long I should wait to get my pending salary? (My owner is a local Arabi from Al Ain.)
Note: Presently, my company’s operations are closed due to nonpayment of shop rent for 3 months (no assets at present).
Please advise how I will get my money.
Apr 7, 2025
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View allHow can I file for divorce in the UAE as an Indian Christian with a son, and ensure custody? 0
Hi, good morning,
I’m an Indian residing in the UAE and want to apply for a divorce. My husband and I have been living separately for more than 3 years, and he has been living in India since our separation.
We are both Indians and Christians (non-Muslims). We have a son who is 8 years old now. Can you please let me know the divorce procedure if we want to proceed in the UAE, both with and without mutual consent?
Additionally, please advise on how to proceed with custody, as my son currently resides with me.
Thank you!
Aug 28, 2024
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How to transfer the shares of a company from his heirs to the partners? 0
A company is registered in a free zone (Dubai South) and had 4 shareholders.
But now one of them passed away and the successor is a very old lady, who is not cooperative and will not be able to sign any document at all (and she lives in another country).
We have no idea who will be a successor after this old lady and these people will in fact never be interested to do anything with this company.
The company is financed and managed by only one shareholder, who is willing to continue.
What can be done in this scenario to keep this company and continue operations?
How to transfer the shares of the deceased shareholder (buyout, shares transfer)?
Is there any court procedure where if no one claims their rights after some time, the shares will automatically be transferred to the company itself or the third parties?
Thank you.
A.
May 15, 2023
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My flatmate took a video of my visitor in the toilet half naked without permission 0
My flatmate took a video of my visitor in the toilet half-naked without permission and shared it with another person, and accusing me of taking another nationality which is untrue.
What will be the cases to file a case?
May 12, 2023
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Retrieving a passport from a car impounded for driving without a license 0
Hi sir,
I drive a car in Ajman without a license. On a visit visa those days, Ajman police caught me and I forgot my passport and other belongings in the car.
They impounded the car, so how can I get my passport back from the car?
My case is finished.
How do I get my passport back so I can apply for a visa and then a job?
Please suggest me.
Thanks!
May 2, 2023
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What is the time limit to execute a judgment? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
Time limit to execute a judgment.
I won a court case about 5 years ago. I still did not register an execution lawsuit.
What is the maximum permitted time limit between the verdict and registration of the related execution lawsuit?
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