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More About UsAfridi & Angell is a leading, full-service business law firm in the United Arab Emirates (the 'UAE'). The firm, which was one of the first in the UAE market, founded in 1975 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025.
The UAE’s new Civil Transactions Law (the New Code), coming into force on 1 June 2026, fundamentally changes the legal landscape for anyone doing business in the UAE — and the consequences of getting it wrong could be significant. For the first time, the law imposes express statutory obligations on parties engaged in pre-contractual negotiations:…
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital services has significantly increased demand for data centres worldwide. In the UAE, particularly Dubai, this trend is not only transforming the technology sector but also reshaping commercial real estate, positioning data centres as critical infrastructure assets rather than niche developments. This article provides…
Fractional ownership, in simple terms, allows multiple investors to jointly own a single property, each holding a defined share. Rather than purchasing an entire asset, an investor acquires a “fraction”, typically entitling them to a proportional share of rental income and any future sale proceeds. In Dubai, this is not a standalone legal regime…
This Practice Note discusses the process of purchasing and selling improved commercial real estate in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE. This Note addresses the key steps in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate in the Emirate of Dubai, including retaining a broker/agent, entering into preliminary agreements, conducting property due diligence, the key transaction…
Introduction Ongoing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East have brought renewed scrutiny to force majeure in UAE real estate transactions. While the UAE market remains resilient, indirect impacts, such as supply chain disruption, airspace restrictions, regulatory responses, and financing constraints, continue to affect performance across development, leasing, and investment structures. Importantly, force majeure…
The recent escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, Iran and several Gulf States has increased security risks across key transport and energy routes in the region. Reports of attacks on commercial shipping, rising war-risk insurance premiums, and the potential disruption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz have already begun affecting maritime and…