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I was misled during the purchase of my off-plan apartment in Dubai. Can I claim compensation?
Q: I believe I was misled during the purchase of my off-plan apartment in Dubai. The sales manager strongly emphasized that the unit had a lagoon view and Burj Khalifa from the side, which was a key factor in my decision. This lagoon view was even shown on their internal sales system, but it was never written into the official Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). After the handover, I discovered the apartment has no such view. I have supporting evidence, including WhatsApp messages, voice notes, and brochures that clearly mention the lagoon view. This misrepresentation caused me financial loss, since when I tried to resell, the value was much lower without the promised view. My questions are: based on these facts, do I have a strong legal case for misrepresentation? Can I realistically claim compensation or a partial refund? What steps and documents are required to evaluate the case properly? Also, would like to know an estimate of the cost and expected time for such proceedings.
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Sep 19, 2025
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UAE
I have a fine in a criminal case judgment that I cannot pay at once. How to apply for an installment plan?
Q: Hi to all the respected lawyers here. I have a criminal case, and I fought for a long time to remove the 1st and 2nd judgments, which were deportation and jail time. In my final judgement, my penalty is AED 10,000. Last year, during amnesty, since I couldn`t pay the 10,000 AED (I am a single mother with a 2-year-old baby), I decided to surrender at the police station. Because I have a court fine, they refused to take me and sent me to the Sharjah police. When I went there, I told the officer in charge that I couldn`t pay and that I wanted to serve jail time and be released once I completed the required days. The officer did not accept me and sent me to apply for an instalment plan. However, my instalment application was rejected; they said instalment payments are not being accepted at the moment and that the order came from the Abu Dhabi court. Now I am really hopeless and feel I cannot live here anymore.
Sep 19, 2025
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UAE
Can I file a complaint against my company for discrimination between employees?
Q: I am working in the UAE and facing issues of workplace favoritism and possible discrimination. Despite being a consistent top performer with many years of experience, I was rejected for a promotion that was instead given to someone with less experience and weaker performance. When I asked for feedback, I was given contradictory and false reasons, including being told that HR rejected me based on “how I sat in the interview,” even though it was an audio-only call. I was also told that promotions are not based on performance but on whether I had the “manager’s blessings.” In addition, I have observed: - Promotions are repeatedly going to people from the same community or close to managers. - Most of the management team belongs to one community. - Shift schedules are being changed after release to favor certain individuals. This has created a toxic environment with no fair career growth opportunities. My question is, under UAE labor law, do I have grounds to challenge this type of favoritism?
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Sep 19, 2025
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UAE
What to do if you received judgment in absentia of fine and jail in a case after obtaining Tanazul?
Q: What does “Dispositioned” mean in a UAE - Abu Dhabi case? We have a Tanazul, but the case status is showing Judgment Done, with a 15,000 AED fine and 6 months` prison reserved. Does this mean he will go to prison? We missed one hearing on 28/08/2025. After that, we thought we had Tanazul, so we went to collect the passport, as I am the surety for my father. However, at the police station, they stopped him, saying he had a Tameem. Please help and advise what will happen. We have Tanazul, but the judgment is already done, and no appeal has been filed yet. The status shows Judgment Done on 28/08/2025. We missed the hearing that day, the prison sentence of 6 months is reserved, and a 15,000 AED fine has been issued. What should we do?
Sep 19, 2025
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UAE
My brother was arrested in a car for possession of only 2g of drugs. What is the maximum penalty he could face?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I need help, please! My brother was arrested in a car for possession of only 2g of drugs. The police charged him with possession and usage in Umm Al-Quwain. The transaction amount was only 400. But my brother did not have any possessions; he had only borrowed money. Another charge is that he helped a friend use drugs, but he did not help anyone. That friend is older than my brother. May I know if this is also considered an offence, and what is the maximum penalty he could face? He is also a first-time offender in a drug case.
Sep 18, 2025
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UAE
The company paid our salaries after we stopped work and filed a complaint in MOHRE. Do we still need to report to work?
Q: What should we do if, after filing a complaint with MOHRE, the company has already paid all our salaries? Do we still need to report to work? Should we submit a resignation to avoid being tagged as absconded, or what would be the best solution? Because, for us as employees, we don’t want to go back to work after what happened.
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Sep 18, 2025
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UAE
I I left the UAE with some debts and I paid later while in the UK. How to check my status before visiting Dubai?
Q: I had some debts when I left the UAE, which I paid later while in the UK. This was in 2017 when I left the UAE. I want to check if there`s a travel ban or any blacklist kind of status for me, as I want to travel to Dubai soon. I have lost the Emirates ID card, and I have a new passport number as I had to renew the passport. All I have is a scanned copy of my old passport and the visa page. What`s the procedure and cost for finding this?
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Sep 18, 2025
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UAE
How can I settle a loan and credit cards in the UAE to avoid travel ban in GCC countries?
Q: I had a loan & credit cards in the UAE, and during my vacation, I lost my job. I still paid the installments, but I couldn’t find a job for one year. I left and am now getting a job in Bahrain. I want to clear my loans in the UAE because it’s been two years. Can I easily travel to Bahrain, or is it a problem, as it is a GCC country? And how can I ask the bank to waive the interest amount? I really need to clear off the debt with banks at the earliest now.Sep 18, 2025
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UAE
Does the employee get gratuity and leave pay if the notice period is waived?
Q: Hello, After the agreement between both employee and employer for no need of the 1-month notice after resignation, can I still get my gratuity and annual leave pay?+1
Sep 18, 2025
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UAE
What is the process for getting a restraining order against an abusive family member?
Q: Hello, What is the process for getting a restraining order against an abusive family member?+4
Sep 17, 2025
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UAE
How can I make an offer and deposit for a returned rental cheque?
Q: My cheque has been returned. RDC informed me that I can make an offer and deposit for the returned cheque. Does anyone know how this works? They said it is different from the offer and deposit you do prior to renewal, where you wait 5 days. With this type of offer and deposit, you can hand over the cheque to RDC. Please advise.+4
Sep 17, 2025
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UAE
How to find and help a friend arrested in Sharjah with no update?
Q: Hello, My friend was arrested yesterday at his home by the municipality and police in Sharjah. Until today, we have no information about his whereabouts. I would like to know what we should do to help him and where we should look.Sep 17, 2025
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UAE
Does the UAE share TB-related medical bans with other GCC countries?
Q: Hello, I was medically banned from the UAE last year due to a TB scar, but the disease was not active. Now I want to confirm: Can I go to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, or can I not travel to any GCC country? Did the UAE share that medical data with all other GCC countries? Will they stop me at immigration or through an iris scan, etc.?Sep 17, 2025
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UAE
How to remove a lifetime ban after serving jail term and deportation in a drug case?
Q: I would like some advice. Someone has been deported from the UAE after serving 1.5 years in jail for a drug case and has a lifetime travel ban. Does this ban remain only in the UAE, or is it applicable to other GCC countries such as KSA, Qatar, or Oman? Additionally, is there a way to remove this travel ban in the UAE when a person`s family is still based in the UAE? If yes. What’s the procedure?
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Sep 17, 2025
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UAE
Should I renew my labor card now or wait until my ID expires?
Q: Hello, My labor card will expire next month, but my ID is still valid. Can I wait for the ID to expire as well, or should I start renewing now? Thank you!
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Sep 17, 2025
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UAE
What is the process of executing a foreign spousal and child support order in the UAE?
Q: Hello, What is the process of executing a foreign spousal and child support order from a European country in the UAE? And what if he removes his money from the bank before the execution takes place?+3
Sep 17, 2025
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