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Construction disputes are complex, technical, and
high-value. Arbitration offers a private, expert forum, when handled with the right strategy.
Construction arbitration in the UAE, is the private resolution of construction, and engineering
disputes, before a tribunal, commonly used because most construction contracts provide for it.
These disputes are document-heavy, and technical. An experienced Construction Arbitration Lawyer
in Dubai, represents you, and pursues the strongest path, to the resolution.
Construction arbitration in the UAE is the resolution of disputes, arising from building, and
engineering projects by a private tribunal, whose award is binding and enforceable.
Onshore construction arbitrations are governed by the UAE Federal Arbitration Law (Federal Law
No. 6 of 2018 as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 15 of 2023), usually administered under the
DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022, with the underlying rights arising, from the construction contract,
and the muqawala provisions of the Civil Code. FIDIC contracts generally provide arbitration as
the last tier of dispute resolution.
Technical and legal command of construction arbitration. According to Dr. Hassan Elhais, Senior
Legal Consultant, the key aspect of construction arbitration is marshalling the delay, quantum
and technical evidence within the framework of arbitration.
Private, binding resolution of construction disputes
Delay, payment, defect, and termination claims
Arbitration under FIDIC and institutional rules
Technical evidence and arbitral strategy drive these cases.
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Types of Construction Arbitration Matters in Dubai
Construction arbitration covers many disputes, each handled by a Construction Arbitration Lawyer
in Dubai.
Delay & Disruption Disputes
Arbitrating extension of time, prolongation, and disruption claims.
Payment and Variation Disputes
Resolution of disputes in respect of unpaid sums, variations and final accounts.
Defect and Liability Disputes
Quality and liability, including the decennial issues and dealing with the defects’
disputes.
Termination Disputes
Arbitration of disputes arising from the termination of construction contracts.
The Construction Arbitration Process in Dubai – Step by Step
Construction arbitration in Dubai follows a structured, evidence-intensive process.
Construction Arbitration Lawyer Process in Dubai
Step 1: Strategy & Jurisdiction
We assess:
The arbitration agreement, and seat
The applicable rules, and the institution
The claims, and the evidence
Your objectives
Step 2: Commencement
We handle:
The request for the arbitration, or the response
Tribunal constitution
The procedural framework
Step 3: Proceedings
We conduct:
Written submissions, and the evidence
Delay, quantum, and the technical experts
Hearings before the tribunal
Step 4: Award & Enforcement
We pursue:
The final award
Enforcement, through the courts
Resistance to the enforcement, where instructed
Construction arbitration rewards, the technical command, and the strategy. Your Construction
Arbitration Lawyer in Dubai, manages each stage, to protect your position.
Cost Discussion Framework
Legal fees in construction arbitration, depend on the case. Factors include:
Value and complexity of the dispute
The institution and rules chosen
Volume of technical and quantum evidence
Number of experts and hearings
Enforcement requirements
During your consultation, we provide a transparent fee structure tailored to your dispute.
Addressing Common Client Concerns
Why is arbitration common in construction disputes?
Most construction contracts, including FIDIC forms, provide for arbitration which is a
private, expert and binding forum.
Which rules govern construction arbitration in Dubai?
Onshore arbitrations are governed by the UAE Federal Arbitration Law and are typically
administered by the DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022.
Is expert evidence important?
Yes. Quantum, delay and technical expert evidence is often key to construction
arbitration.
Is an arbitration award enforceable?
Yes. The award is final and binding and may be enforced in the courts and internationally
under the New York Convention.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.
Why Choose Dr. Hassan Elhais & Our Construction Arbitration Lawyer in Dubai
Dr. Hassan Elhais, is a Senior Legal Consultant, with extensive experience in construction
arbitration, and the complex project disputes, in the UAE.
Proven experience in the construction arbitration
Multilingual legal team
Representation for the employers, contractors, and the consultants
Strong knowledge of FIDIC, and the UAE arbitration law
Technical, evidence-led strategy
We operate in strict compliance, with UAE arbitration, and the construction law.
Trust & Compliance
We provide professional, ethical representation in accordance with UAE law. Our advice is
tailored to your dispute, communicated transparently, and free of misleading guarantees. All
consultations are strictly confidential.
Take Immediate Action
Construction disputes are complicated and high value. Experienced arbitration advice helps you
gather your evidence and pursue the strongest outcome.
In many cases, yes. Disputes that are based on a valid, and the
enforceable arbitration agreement are usually resolved, through arbitration, rather
than litigation. A lawyer can review the contract, to confirm your legal position.
Yes. Arbitration is frequently used in international
construction, and infrastructure projects, because it provides a well-known
mechanism for the resolution of complicated international disputes, and allows for
the enforcement of awards, in many countries.
Depending on the arbitration agreement, institutional rules and
applicable law, certain disputes may be multi-party, related contract or
consolidated proceedings where legally appropriate.
The appropriate lawyer depends on the nature and complexity of
the dispute. Dr. Hassan Elhais is an experienced Senior Legal Consultant in Dubai
advising employers, contractors, consultants, developers and businesses on
construction arbitration, FIDIC disputes, project claims, delay claims and
commercial dispute resolution across the UAE.
