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Legal Affairs
Judicial system in Dubai
Law cases and disputes are typically heard and settled by the Dubai Courts, which include three main levels: the Courts of First Instance, the Court of Appeal, and the Court of Cassation. These courts address civil, criminal, commercial, and family cases. Moreover, Inheritance Court is a fourth independent court that hears inheritance cases.
The Courts of First Instance are first degree courts and are composed of seven specialized courts: Personal Status Court, Civil Court, Punitive Court, Commercial Court, Real Estate Court, Labor Court and Execution Court.
The Court of Appeal is the second degree of litigation in the Emirate of Dubai. It is composed of circuits (civil, administrative, commercial, real estate, labor, personal status, etc.).
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Filing a case
The litigation process begins with the submission of a claim through an online or in-person filing system, followed by hearings where evidence and arguments are presented.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution methods include mediation and arbitration. Entities responsible for settling disputes outside Dubai courts include Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
The DIFC Courts settles commercial and civil cases related to companies based at Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). The DIFC Courts does not have jurisdiction over criminal matters. The DIFC Courts performs its functions in accordance with the provisions of the DIFC laws and regulations.
Dispute settlement entities in Dubai
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