The LocalLaw Blog

UAE law, explained in plain English

Practical answers on tenancy, work, family, business and visas. Every article cites the law it is based on.

How to Lift a Travel Ban in the UAE

Learn how UAE travel bans work, why they happen, how to check them and what steps are needed to lift them.

Learn how UAE police decide accident fault, why reports matter, and how to dispute a traffic fine with evidence.

Learn where to file a small civil claim in the UAE, what court fees apply, and which extra costs to budget for.

Learn when non-Arabic documents need certified Arabic legal translation for UAE civil court filings.

Learn when a written debt acknowledgment can be used as evidence in a UAE debt claim and what details it should include.

Learn when a UAE affidavit is needed, how to draft it, translate it, notarise it and submit it to the right authority.

Learn the usual UAE attestation order, from notarisation and UAE authority stamps to foreign affairs and embassy attestation.

Learn what UAE notarisation means, which documents often need it, and how to prepare before visiting a public notary.

Learn what a UAE power of attorney must include, why notarisation and Arabic wording matter, and when specific powers are needed.

Learn the key UAE law requirements for a binding contract, including offer, acceptance, capacity, lawful purpose, and proof.