Key UAE laws and articles from Dubai Public Prosecution
Dubai Law No. 7/2006
Real Property Registration Law
Governs real property registration in Dubai including ownership restrictions, property register, title deeds, and registration requirements.
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Dubai Law No. 26/2007
Landlord-Tenant Relations Law
Regulates landlord-tenant relationships in Dubai including rent controls, eviction grounds, and dispute resolution through the Rental Disputes Center.
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Dubai Law No. 8/2007
Escrow Accounts for Real Estate
Protects off-plan property buyers by requiring developers to deposit buyer payments into escrow accounts supervised by the Dubai Land Department.
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Federal Law No. 18/1993
Commercial Transactions Law
Governs all commercial activities in the UAE including commercial contracts, negotiable instruments, banking, insurance, and merchant obligations.
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Decree-Law No. 42/2023
Anti-Commercial Fraud Law
Combats commercial fraud including counterfeit goods, false advertising, and misrepresentation of product quality with severe penalties.
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Federal Law No. 18/1981
Commercial Agency Law
Governs commercial agency agreements requiring agents to be UAE nationals with strong protections for registered agents.
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Decree-Law 29/2021
UAE Immigration Law
قانون دخول وإقامة الأجانب
Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021 on Entry and Residence of Foreigners. Replaced Federal Law No. 6 of 1973. Governs all aspects of immigration including visa issuance, residency, deportation, penalties for violations, and the Golden Visa program.
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Source: Dubai Public Prosecution
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