It is 5 a.m. in London, or Manila, or Mumbai. Your phone rings. A short, shaky call from a relative in Dubai: “The police have me. I don’t know where they are taking me.” Then the line cuts. If that is your morning, do not wait for a full picture. The first hours matter more
Family Member Arrested or Detained by Police in Dubai: What To Do From Abroad Read More »
Filing a police report in Dubai is more straightforward than most people expect, particularly now that so much of it can be done from a phone. You can report most incidents through the Dubai Police app or website, at a Smart Police Station, or in person, and you will get a reference number once you
How to File a Police Report in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
Forensic evidence is the scientific backbone of a criminal prosecution in Dubai. It can establish cause of death, place a suspect at a scene, prove what was said in a message, and show whether a person was impaired. Eyewitness testimony cannot match that precision. Picture a client at a police station at 8 a.m. Across
What Is the Role of Forensic Evidence in Dubai Criminal Cases? Read More »
Ask for a lawyer. Stay silent on the facts. Do not sign anything in Arabic without a certified translation. If you are not a UAE national, ask for your embassy to be told. Those four steps protect you more than anything else you do at the station. An accusation is not a conviction. We do
Arrested in Dubai: What to Do in the First 24 Hours Read More »
If the Court of Appeal in Dubai has issued a final criminal judgment against you, you may still have one challenge left: a cassation appeal. You have 30 days to file it. The Dubai Court of Cassation, the highest court in the emirate, will not retry your case. It checks one thing: whether the law
Cassation Appeal in a Criminal Case in Dubai Read More »
You post a story from the gym. Your barista is in the background, mid-pour. You forward a screenshot from a group chat to a friend. You leave a one-star review after a bad week with your landlord. Each of these can now bring a police complaint in Dubai. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, a meme,
Social Media Laws for Expats: What Can Get You Deported Read More »
We’ve sat across the table from clients at a police station past midnight, holding a complaint they never saw coming. A false accusation is a police report that doesn’t match the facts. Sometimes it’s an honest mistake. Sometimes it’s the wrong name on the wrong form. Sometimes someone wanted to hurt you, and a complaint
How to Fight False Criminal Accusations in Dubai Read More »
Did you know that defending a complex financial crime in Dubai can see legal costs exceed AED 150,000? Facing the UAE judicial system without a clear grasp of criminal lawyer fees often leads to unexpected financial strain during an already stressful period. This guide breaks down current market rates and billing structures to help you
Understanding criminal lawyer fees and legal costs in Dubai Read More »
The UAE legal landscape has undergone a major shift, with the 2022 reforms largely decriminalizing bounced checks and moving debt disputes into the civil court system. Under current regulations, imprisonment for financial default is strictly a last resort, typically requiring the creditor to prove that a debtor is hiding assets or willfully avoiding payment despite
Understanding the current laws on dubai debt jail in 2026 Read More »
Crime victims in the UAE have a clear legal right to seek financial compensation for harm caused by criminal acts. Compensation is pursued as a civil damages claim against the offender — separate from any criminal punishment imposed by the state. Understanding the available routes, the process, and the types of damages you can claim
How Crime Victims Can Claim Compensation in the UAE Read More »
