Real Estate Law

The United Arab Emirates provides tremendous opportunities for investments in Commercial and Residential real estate. Diverse legal rules apply to the various emirates within the UAE. Dubai has also recently announced its new Land Laws which offers the opportunity for non UAE nationals, to own freehold land and properties for the first time. Ras al Khaimah including some other Emirates has had such laws in place for some time.

The buying, selling and transfer of properties can be a complex process and we advise prospective investors to seek independent legal advice prior to entering any binding contract to avoid any misunderstanding in the future. We can also assist in further specialized fields comprising;

Advising developers in the United Arab Emirates on development projects within the Middle East, South Asia and African Region;

Advising on Joint Venture Agreements, Corporate Venture Agreements, Sale & Purchase Agreements & Rules of Association for Private Developers;

Advice on Lease Agreements, and Related Agreements in Real Estate acquisitions in the United Arab Emirates and Middle East;

Advising House Finance Companies in the United Arab Emirates & South Asia in relation to drafting property-related documents including mortgages, charges and rental agreements;

Construction

Construction on a large scale has turned UAE into one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. There are a number of large-scale projects which are currently under construction or will be constructed in the future. With emergence of new construction regulations, the construction companies operate in the UAE need advice on how to comply with the local laws and regulations concerning various projects.

Construction Law involves the unique application of many different general bodies of law to the industry specific issues and problems that arise in connection with the construction process and its varied business relationships; many different particular laws that specifically govern the construction process; and the laws and legal principles that apply to and in connection with the many different types of businesses and professions that are part of and serve the construction industry.

Because of our many years of experience and dedicated focus of our practice, we are able to provide high quality legal service economically in connection with virtually any of these industry specific issues, problems and matters. At Elite Emirates Associates, we ensure that every stage of your construction project is supplemented with well-drafted agreements, securing your rights and clearly specifying your obligations. Should a dispute occur, our lawyers are well equipped to handle the matter through litigation, arbitration, or negotiated settlements.