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Currently the Island District in Dubai Creek Harbour faces some congestion during peak hours because there are limited exit points. However this is a temporary situation common in developin…
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Yes, Law No. (7) of 2006 stipulates that Real Property documents and instruments stored electronically in computers have the same evidentiary value as original paper documents. This applies…
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A purchaser of an off-plan Unit has the legal right to apply to the DLD to verify their interest. Specifically, the DLD can create an entry on the registry folio of the land to denote that…
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A Hotel Project is any property whose units are intended for joint ownership and is licensed as a hotel establishment. This category includes hotels, hotel villas, hotel apartments, and ind…
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A Landlord is strictly prohibited from making any changes to the property or its appurtenances that would preclude the Tenant's intended use. The Landlord is held legally responsible for an…
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A Master Plan consists of the design and engineering drawings for an entire Master Project, prepared by the master developer and approved by the DLD. In contrast, a Site Plan is a map that…
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If the tribunal terminates a primary lease while a Subtenant is in occupation, the Subtenant may be allowed to stay. This protection only applies if the sublease contract was approved by th…
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While the law defines the one-year and sixty-day deadlines for refunds after contract termination, it also provides for recourse to the competent court. If a developer fails to refund the a…
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Common Facilities are areas demarcated on a Master Plan that are owned by the developer but designated for the common use of owners and occupants in a Master Project. These facilities inclu…
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While co-owners of a unit generally have a pre-emption right to purchase a departing owner's share, certain family transfers are exempt. This right is not established if the share is sold o…
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The DLD is not only responsible for proposing legislation but also for monitoring its real-world effectiveness. The law mandates that the DLD conduct post-application evaluation of all legi…
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If a brokerage dispute is referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Directorate or the Council and an amicable settlement is reached, a financial incentive is provided. The applicant is en…
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