r/DubaiLaw

Hello guys, so I’ve sold an item to one person once and this person transferred money to my bank account. A month ago the same person for some reason deposited cheque on my account shortly after asking if i received money and asked me to send it back or give cash. When I ask why the cheque was deposited I’ve been told that it’s originally for another seller but he didn’t have bank account so he send it to me to cash it out it and give him as a favor. I told him I’ll contact my bank to return the amount he said he’s doesn’t own account that issued this cheque. He reply very slow that’s why it takes so long. What should I do?

I’m currently a resident in Dubai, and I’m trying to help my parents clear some very old legal cases filed against them here between 2009 and 2015. I initially spoke to a law firm, but their retainer is massive, so I am planning to do the legwork myself.

​I have a fully legalized and MOFA-attested Power of Attorney (POA) to represent them. However, I do not have NOCs from the banks/claimants. The financial obligations were never officially settled.

​The Case Breakdown:

There are two distinct categories of cases I need to clear:

​Criminal/Police Cases (10+ years old): Several cases across different police stations for "bounced cheques/insufficient funds" and one older case generically labeled as "fraud."

​Civil & Execution Cases (10+ years old): A couple of old real estate disputes and an active Execution File opened by a bank.

​My Strategy & Questions for the Community:

​For the Criminal Cases: My plan is to take the POA to Public Prosecution/Police and request closure based on the "Lapse of Criminal Action by Time" (Statute of Limitations), since it has been over 5 years, and leveraging the 2022 cheque decriminalization laws.

​Question: Has anyone successfully done this DIY without an NOC? Will the prosecutor close these on the spot based on time elapsed, or will they still demand to see bank clearance?

​For the Civil/Execution Cases: I know civil debt lasts up to 15 years, and execution files can stay open indefinitely. I'd like to petition the Execution Court via Al Adheed to lift the travel bans due to "lack of action/inactivity" by the bank.

​Question: What is the "Sleeping Bear" risk here? If I submit a petition to the court to close the file/lift the ban, does the system automatically notify the bank's legal department? Am I risking waking them up and triggering a renewed aggressive collection attempt?

​Has anyone navigated this specific situation themselves using just a POA? Any advice on which typing centers or government branches are best to approach first would be highly appreciated!

Hello everyone

I have come to you because the site has been down for a month and has not yet been repaired. Our interests are declining, and the situation is really critical.

Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice on a situation I’m dealing with in Dubai.

My lease recently expired, and I had already told the landlord I want to renew at the same rent (RERA index shows no increase). I’ve sent the rent cheques at the original amount, and they’ve confirmed they’re going ahead and depositing them.

Now they’re asking for an extra “admin fee” of around AED 1,500, which was never in my previous contract.

What’s worrying is their latest email says they’ll prepare the tenancy contract, but:

• they won’t issue Ejari unless I pay the admin fee
• they won’t provide maintenance either unless it’s paid

So basically they’re taking the rent but not fulfilling their side.

Just trying to understand:

• Is this actually allowed?
• Does the fact that they’re depositing the cheques help my position?
• What’s the best way to handle this from here?

Ideally, I want to sort this out without paying the fee and without getting into any legal costs if possible.

Would really appreciate any advice from people who’ve been through something similar. Thanks 🙏

I bought a 2017 Lexus LS 460 from a used car dealership in Sharjah on March 30, 2026.

Before finalizing the purchase, my mechanic had already performed a thorough inspection on March 19, including inspection underneath the vehicle, during which he confirmed that the catalytic converter was physically present.

On March 30, before finalizing the purchase, he performed only a basic follow-up inspection and did not recheck underneath the car. The car passed inspection and I paid AED 55,800 total (part bank transfer, part cash).

While the seller was preparing the invoice, I noticed that the invoice did not contain the dealership name. When I questioned this, the seller told me that the price of the car would increase if I wanted an invoice issued under the shop name. Since I was already around AED 7,000 over budget on the purchase, I proceeded with the invoice without the shop name as provided.

After registering the car and driving only around 16 km, I got:

• Check Engine
• Check PCS System
• TRAC Off

The next day, my mechanic lifted the car and discovered:

• Fresh welding marks under the car
• Catalytic converter removed from the front manifold

We immediately confronted the seller. He (verbally) claimed that the car had been sent to a garage while still in his possession and that the garage “may have removed” the converter. I later repeated his explanation back to him on WhatsApp and got him to acknowledge that the removal happened while the vehicle was still in the seller’s possession.

We then went to the garage that allegedly removed the converter. Instead of installing a replacement catalytic converter, they simply cleared the error codes using a laptop.

I currently have:

• WhatsApp messages where the seller specifically requested 50% cash / 50% bank transfer.
• WhatsApp messages where the seller agreed to arrange a replacement catalytic converter. It has now been over a month and no replacement converter has been provided.
• Bank transfer records to a personal account provided by the seller
• My mechanic as a witness who inspected the car before and after purchase

The major issue now is that SEDD told me they cannot help because the invoice does not contain the dealership name, and when they contacted the owner of the dealership, the dealership denied that the car was sold by them. SEDD advised me to pursue the matter in court.

I also spoke to people at Sharjah Judicial Department today and was informed that:

• Filing the case may cost around AED 3,000
• If the judge appoints an automotive expert/inspection to check under the car, that may cost another AED 2,000–3,000
• Total legal costs may end up around AED 6,000

However, I was also informed that if I win, the seller may be ordered to reimburse court fees and compensate me for the catalytic converter.

I’m hesitant to proceed with legal action because the estimated court and expert fees are approximately AED 6,000. If the case is unsuccessful, I would not only lose the amount spent on legal proceedings, but would still need to personally cover the AED 6,500 cost of replacing the catalytic converter. This could bring my total financial loss to approximately AED 12,500.

Given the evidence currently available, I would genuinely appreciate an honest opinion on:

1. Whether this sounds like a realistically strong case under UAE law
2. Whether the available evidence is enough to link the sale to the dealership despite the invoice issue
3. Whether pursuing court action is financially practical in this situation
4. Whether there is a cheaper or more practical legal route available?

I genuinely tried to handle this matter properly and avoid escalation. I'd appreciate any kind of advice. Thank you all for your time.

log story short I borrowed Aed 7000 from cash now and 7000 from tabby i have been paying every month but recently my job gone now i have no money i think to return home . is will be any travel ban or other any legal consequences .

I'm looking for a lawyer experienced in Dubai Rental Disputes Centre (RDC) cases to help me challenge an enforcement judgment where the landlord has significantly overstated the amount I owe.

Here are the facts:

• Annual rent: AED 145,000, payable in 2 cheques of AED 72,500 each
• Tenancy started: 16 April 2024. First cheque of AED 72,500 was paid at that time.
• Second cheque of AED 72,500 was due 16 October 2024 – this was not paid.
• Eviction date set by the court: 10 February 2026
• Outstanding period: ~16 months (Oct 2024 – Feb 2026) = approximately AED 193,333 in unpaid rent

The problem: The landlord claimed to the RDC that I never paid any rent at all, and the judgment was issued for approximately AED 440,000 – more than double what I actually owe (~AED 220,000). I have proof of payment for the first cheque.

Current status:
– RDC First Instance judgment was issued on 7 January 2026
– The 15-day appeal window was missed due to a family bereavement (my father passed away during that period)
– The case is now in enforcement/execution stage
– A travel ban has been imposed
– I submitted a request for an accounting procedure through the RDC, which was rejected

What I'm looking for:
A lawyer who can advise on and pursue any remaining legal remedies, specifically:

1. Filing a reconsideration petition (Writ of Certiorari) on the grounds that the landlord committed fraud/misrepresentation by claiming zero rent was paid
2. Filing an execution objection to challenge the inflated amount
3. Any other avenue to correct the judgment amount to reflect what is actually owed

I have supporting documents including the tenancy contract, proof of payment, and the judgment itself.

This is urgent due to the active travel ban. Please let me know if you can help or can recommend someone.

Location: Dubai, UAE

Hi everyone,

I recently applied for the UAE Golden Visa under the property investor category through the official GDRFA Dubai website, and it’s been about 12 days so far.

I called yesterday to check on the status, and they told me that everything has already been approved by the Land Department and immigration. However, it’s currently still pending security checks.

I’m a bit confused about why this part is taking longer than expected. I have no criminal history and submitted a clean police clearance certificate. My nationality is Mexican, so I’m wondering if that might play a role, or if this is just part of the normal process.

In total, it’s been around 10 working days (excluding weekends), which feels a bit long.

Has anyone here experienced something similar with their Golden Visa application?
Is this normal, and is there anything I can do to speed things up?

Would really appreciate any insights or shared experiences. Thanks a lot!

All of this is because Dubai court system is down. We called dubai court several times, went to Al Adheed, and explained to them that the patient has stage 4 cancer and has paid all her debt but there is still a travel a ban.

We have a 65 year old roommate with stage 4 cancer.

She paid all her debt, but a travel ban still exists.
The consulate refused to repatriate her back home to receive treatment unless travel ban is lifted.

Uae hospitals refused to take her in without insurance, and she can’t afford to pay the aed 8000 admission fee.

The bank required her presence which is hard due to her condition. We went to Adheed and got a POA, but the application to remove travel ban gave system error.

How can we save her?

Hi all,

Is anyone currently facing issues with the UAE court portal?

Has it been down or slow over the past couple of weeks, especially for approvals or processing?

Just trying to confirm if this is a general issue.

Thanks.

I won my labour case in Dubai Court, employer appealed. Appeal was rejected and original judgment upheld. I opened an execution case to recover the money. Multiple attempts failed:

Court has now accepted failed service attempts and moved to alternative notification. This has been delayed due their system issues lately.

Recent developments:

The company has now filed a breach of trust criminal case against me, and I’ve been informed there is a travel ban in place.

Main concern:

Employer appears to be avoiding service / non-operational, while also filing a criminal case.

I’m unsure:

How long recovery realistically takes

What enforcement actions are most effective (bank freeze, assets, etc.)

How the criminal case and travel ban may impact enforcement and settlement

If anyone has experience with Dubai execution cases where the company is unreachable, especially alongside a criminal complaint, I’d appreciate insight on timelines and what actually works.

I was recently evicted from my apartment because the landlord claimed they needed to sell the property. I accepted it and moved out, but I have a feeling the unit might actually be getting re-rented instead of sold.

Is there any way to verify what’s happening with the property now? For example, checking listings, public records, ejari or anything else that could confirm whether it’s been sold or rented again?

Also, if it turns out they re-rented it instead of selling, is that something I can take action on?

Would really appreciate any advice or similar experiences.

Thanks in advance