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 going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10. I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period. During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?

Hello, After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.

Hello, I would like to check if there is any labor regulation in Dubai that requires counting weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as part of the annual leave if these days fall within the requested vacation period. I would appreciate your clarification or a reference to the applicable regulation.

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

An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company. "B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information. In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense? Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.

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 am quite sure that the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged. What do I need to do?

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?

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

An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company. "B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information. In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense? Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.

Hello, I am quite sure that the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged. What do I need to do?

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?

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 going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10. I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period. During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?

Hello, After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.

Hello, I have received the execution case for RDC Dubai (-----), and this is the case no. if you want to review. I asked a lot of lawyers, and they were unable to reply. I want to know, if I do not vacate the property within 7 days, will the court officer come immediately for forced eviction, or does it take time? However, I have discussed with the owner, and they said they will pause it. Please let me know.

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?

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

"قررت المحكمة حضورياً: برفض الدعوى وأعفت المدعية من الرسوم وكلفتها بسداد مبلغ خمسمائة درهم مقابل محاماة." Please, can somebody tell me what this means? Did we lose the case? It's a labour case of my mother. She served a family for 18 years. When she finished her contract, they didn't provide her with an end-of-service gratuity, annual leave pay, or days off pay. They simply let her leave without any compensation. Please help

Hello, My brother's brother-in-law was arrested at Fujairah Airport, as he was carrying 25 bottles (each of 10 Grams) of new shama kamini vidrawan ras. This is an ayurvedic formulation that promotes sexual wellness. The ingredients help to enhance libido in men. As he (brother's brother-in-law) informed police that my brother asked him to carry this ayurvedic medicine, as he (my brother) wanted to gift it to his few friends, as this is cheaper in India. As of now, both my brother and his brother-in-law are arrested by police stating that this medicine contains drugs and is kept in Fujairah Central Jail. It's been more than 15 days since my brother's brother-in-law (arrested on 26th June), and more than one week since my brother's arrest (6th July). Now, I don't have any idea or information about what will happen and what the current status is. Your kind advice and help will be highly appreciated. Thank you.

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

An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company. "B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information. In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense? Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.

Hello, I am going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10. I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period. During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?

Hello, After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.

I seek advice on a Dubai property case. I bought a villa in Sept. 2024, which had a tenant with an expired lease in Aug. The sales contract mentioned that the house was tenanted and mentioned August as the lease expiry. I proceeded to RDC for the case of the tenant not paying the rent. The tenant lost the case. He paid rent and got a retrospective letter signed by the seller saying he vacated Sept 22, 2024, after filing for an appeal. The RDC ruled in his favor and said the rent owed was only till Sept 22, despite DEWA running till Oct 1. I want to know if 1. I can appeal to the Cassation 2. Options for action against the seller for selling the villa without disclosing the information about the tenant's eviction 3. The tenant had stayed in the villa beyond Sept 22, as he had maintained his DEWA and domestic helpers confirmed his vacancy to me 4. What is the legal recourse? 5. How much would it cost, including fees to open the case and lawyer fees? 6. How much compensation can be expected?

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.

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

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!

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

An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company. "B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information. In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense? Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.

Hello, I am going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10. I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period. During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?

Hello, After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.

Hello, I am a café owner. We have a valid Ejari and tenancy contract. We came to know that our landlord has sold the property to new owners, and they are now asking us to evict the property. What are my rights? I have so much cost involved in my business!

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, After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.

My friend and I gave 31500 dhs to a lady in Dubai who is also a Canadian citizen. She approached us as a travel agent for a Canadian visit visa and a fake appointment letter for a job, too. She said if we do not get a visit visa, then she will return the whole amount. It has been two years, and she has not given us the money back. She is in Dubai and making excuses. Our whole conversation is in WhatsApp messages about money, too; we have those offer letters, too. Please, I need good advice, how to get our money back? I work in a big company as a sales assistant.

I had pending bank loans and credit card dues, and I am outside the UAE. Surely there will be a police case and also a travel ban. Under these circumstances, if I apply for a visit visa from outside, will it get approved?

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!

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!

An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company. "B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information. In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense? Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.

Hello, My brother's brother-in-law was arrested at Fujairah Airport, as he was carrying 25 bottles (each of 10 Grams) of new shama kamini vidrawan ras. This is an ayurvedic formulation that promotes sexual wellness. The ingredients help to enhance libido in men. As he (brother's brother-in-law) informed police that my brother asked him to carry this ayurvedic medicine, as he (my brother) wanted to gift it to his few friends, as this is cheaper in India. As of now, both my brother and his brother-in-law are arrested by police stating that this medicine contains drugs and is kept in Fujairah Central Jail. It's been more than 15 days since my brother's brother-in-law (arrested on 26th June), and more than one week since my brother's arrest (6th July). Now, I don't have any idea or information about what will happen and what the current status is. Your kind advice and help will be highly appreciated. Thank you.

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, I have given a POA to a lawyer to fight my case, but now I got to know his professional license expired 20 days ago. Is it allowed for him to represent me in court with an expired license?

Hello, An investor has a residence visa valid until February 2027; however, he wishes to close the company before the current license expires in December 2025. Can the investor still legally reside in the UAE until the residence visa expires?

My new employer is not changing my visa status and refuses to provide cancellation papers, especially when I don’t recall signing any cancellation documents and haven’t received my gratuity yet. How can I register a complaint against my employer for holding my passport after visa cancellation? I had completed my one-month notice period and followed all procedures properly when I resigned. I'm currently working in a free zone company.

Hello, I had a case regarding fraud by technical means, and we did a tanazul. It was attested and submitted to the court, but the case still hasn’t been dropped and is now with the public prosecution. What do I do now, as I need to travel urgently?

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 going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10. I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period. During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?

Hello, After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.

Hello, I am quite sure that the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged. What do I need to do?

Hello, I resigned from my previous company after receiving a good offer within the UAE, signed the new offer letter, and served my notice period at my previous company. Whose responsibility is it to provide me with accommodation until my new employment visa is ready?

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?

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 have received the execution case for RDC Dubai (-----), and this is the case no. if you want to review. I asked a lot of lawyers, and they were unable to reply. I want to know, if I do not vacate the property within 7 days, will the court officer come immediately for forced eviction, or does it take time? However, I have discussed with the owner, and they said they will pause it. Please let me know.

"قررت المحكمة حضورياً: برفض الدعوى وأعفت المدعية من الرسوم وكلفتها بسداد مبلغ خمسمائة درهم مقابل محاماة." Please, can somebody tell me what this means? Did we lose the case? It's a labour case of my mother. She served a family for 18 years. When she finished her contract, they didn't provide her with an end-of-service gratuity, annual leave pay, or days off pay. They simply let her leave without any compensation. Please help