Legal Resources
UAE Legal Resources & Official Law References
Access reliable UAE legal resources and official UAE government legal portals for current legal information in the UAE. The links below connect to UAE legislation, Dubai Courts and federal and local authorities covering labour, immigration, property, business and court services.
Key UAE Government Legal Portals
- UAE Legislation — Official federal laws, decrees and Cabinet resolutions: uaelegislation.gov.ae
- Ministry of Justice UAE — Court services, lawyer verification and judicial information: moj.gov.ae
- Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) — Labour law, work permits, wage protection and employer services: mohre.gov.ae
- Dubai Courts — Case filing, fees, court locations and e-services: dc.gov.ae
- Dubai Land Department — Property registration, RERA services and rental information: dubailand.gov.ae
- Abu Dhabi Judicial Department — Court services, case information and judicial guidance: adjd.gov.ae
- DIFC Courts — Court services, rules, judgments and e-services: difccourts.ae
- Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) — Emirates ID, citizenship, passports, visas, residency and entry permits: icp.gov.ae
Key UAE Laws — Quick Reference
These commonly used UAE laws are listed with current official references. Review the latest consolidated text, amendments and commencement provisions on the UAE Legislation platform or the Dubai Legislation Portal.
- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended)
- Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 — Crimes and Penalties Law
- Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 — Civil Transactions Law
- Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 — Personal Status Law
- Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 — Commercial Companies Law (as amended)
- Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006 — Real Property Registration, as amended by Law No. 7 of 2019
- Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 — Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes (as amended)
- Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 — Consumer Protection, with Executive Regulations under Cabinet Resolution No. 66 of 2023
UAE Court Fees and Filing Information
Court fees and filing requirements vary by emirate, court, case type, claim value and service. For current information, consult the relevant official court portal, including Dubai Courts or Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, before filing. Contact us if you need an estimate tailored to your matter.
This page provides general legal information about the UAE and links to official sources. It is not legal advice. Legislation and procedures may change, so check the current official text and obtain advice for your circumstances.