Government and judicial authorities
Official Legal Websites
Direct links to the official websites of UAE federal and Dubai courts, ministries and legal departments. These links open the authorities’ own websites; Rakeezat Al Haq is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Federal justice
- UAE Ministry of Justiceوزارة العدل - الإمارات العربية المتحدةFederal judicial services, notary services, case status and legal profession information.www.moj.gov.ae
- UAE Legislation Portalبوابة التشريعات الإماراتيةOfficial source for federal laws and legislation in Arabic and English.uaelegislation.gov.ae
- UAE Government Portal — Justice and the lawالبوابة الرسمية لحكومة الإمارات — العدل والقانونGovernment guidance on justice, safety and legal services across the UAE.u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law
- Federal Public Prosecutionالنيابة العامة الاتحاديةPublic prosecution services at federal level.www.pp.gov.ae
Dubai courts and legal bodies
- Dubai Courtsمحاكم دبيCivil, commercial, personal status and inheritance court services in Dubai.www.dc.gov.ae
- Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Departmentدائرة الشؤون القانونية لحكومة دبيDubai legislation, legal profession registration and search for licensed advocates and legal consultants.legal.dubai.gov.ae
- Dubai Public Prosecutionالنيابة العامة في دبيPublic prosecution services in the Emirate of Dubai.www.dxbpp.gov.ae
- DIFC Courtsمحاكم مركز دبي المالي العالميCourts of the Dubai International Financial Centre, including the DIFC Wills Service.www.difccourts.ae
- Dubai Policeشرطة دبيPolice services, reports and good conduct certificates in Dubai.www.dubaipolice.gov.ae
Property and tenancy
Business and employment
- Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisationوزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطينEmployment contracts, labour complaints and workplace regulation.www.mohre.gov.ae
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourismدائرة الاقتصاد والسياحة في دبيBusiness licensing and commercial registration in Dubai.www.dubaidet.gov.ae
- Dubai International Financial Centreمركز دبي المالي العالميCompany registration and regulation within the DIFC free zone.www.difc.ae
Arbitration and other emirates
- Dubai International Arbitration Centreمركز دبي للتحكيم الدوليInstitutional arbitration and alternative dispute resolution in Dubai.www.diac.com
- Abu Dhabi Judicial Departmentدائرة القضاء - أبوظبيCourt and judicial services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.www.adjd.gov.ae
- ADGM Courtsمحاكم سوق أبوظبي العالميCourts of the Abu Dhabi Global Market.www.adgm.com/adgm-courts
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