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Delay on a construction project costs money every day it
continues. The right claim protects, your time, and recovers your losses.
Project delay, and disruption claims in the UAE, arise when a construction project is delayed,
or its progress is disrupted, entitling a party to extensions of time, or compensation. These
claims depend on cause, evidence, and notice. An experienced Project Delay & Disruption
Lawyer in Dubai, helps you to pursue, or defend delay, and the disruption claims.
A delay claim seeks an extension of time and, where appropriate, compensation for a project
finishing late, while a disruption claim seeks compensation for lost productivity even where the
end date is not extended.
These claims are subject to the construction contract, and the muqawala provisions of the UAE
Civil Code (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 as amended by the Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025).
Under FIDIC and similar forms, strict notice requirements such as the 28-day notice are often a
condition precedent.
Delay claims are successful on cause and evidence. According to Dr. Hassan Elhais, Senior Legal
Consultant, establishing the cause of delay, serving the timely notice, and keeping strong
records are decisive in delay, and the disruption claims.
Extension of time (EOT) claims
Prolongation and delay compensation
Disruption and lost-productivity claims
Cause, notice, and records determine these claims.
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Types of Delay & Disruption Claims in Dubai
These claims are of various types and are handled by a Project Delay & Disruption Lawyer in
Dubai.
Extension of Time Claims
Litigation or defense of EOT claims for delay in events under the contract.
Prolongation Cost Claims
Recovery of cost for longer duration of project.
Disruption Claims
Claim for loss of productivity due to disruption to the works.
Defending Delay Claims
Defending parties against claims of delay or disruption.
The Delay Claim Process in Dubai – Step by Step
Delay, and the disruption claims in Dubai follow, a structured, evidence-driven process.
Project Delay & Disruption Lawyer Process in Dubai
Step 1: Cause & Entitlement
We assess:
The cause of the delay, or the disruption
The contractual entitlement
Notice requirements, and the deadlines
The available records
Step 2: Notice & Substantiation
We handle:
Timely service of the notices
Delay analysis, and the substantiation
Quantification of time, and the cost
Step 3: Claim & Negotiation
We pursue:
Submission of the claim
Engagement, with the engineer, or the employer
Negotiation, or the settlement
Step 4: Dispute Resolution
Where needed, we pursue:
Arbitration, or the court proceedings
Expert delay evidence
Enforcement of the outcome
Delay claims are won on evidence, and timing. Your Project Delay & Disruption Lawyer in
Dubai, builds and proves your claim.
Cost Discussion Framework
Legal fees in delay claims, depend on the case. Factors include:
Value, and the complexity of the claim
Whether expert delay analysis is needed
Volume of the project records
Whether the settlement is reached
Whether arbitration, or the court follows
During your consultation, we provide a transparent fee structure, tailored to your claim.
Addressing Common Client Concerns
What is the difference between delay and disruption?
A delay claim concerns the project finishing late, while a disruption claim concerns lost
productivity even where the end date is not extended.
Why is notice so important in delay claims?
Under FIDIC and similar forms, notice requirements often act as a condition precedent, so
missing them can bar the claim.
What evidence supports a delay claim?
Programme records, correspondence, site records, and delay analysis all support a claim;
strong records are essential.
Can I claim costs for prolonged duration?
Yes. Prolongation costs can be claimed where the delay is excusable and compensable under
the contract.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.
Why Choose Dr. Hassan Elhais & Our Project Delay & Disruption Lawyer in Dubai
Dr. Hassan Elhais, is a Senior Legal Consultant, with extensive experience in the construction
delay, and the disruption claims, in the UAE.
Proven experience in the delay, and the disruption claims
Multilingual legal team
Representation for the employers, contractors, and the consultants
Strong knowledge of the construction contracts, and the FIDIC
Evidence-led, structured strategy
We operate in strict compliance, with the UAE construction law, and the contract procedure.
Trust & Compliance
We provide professional and ethical representation in accordance with UAE law. We tailor our
advice to your claim, explain it clearly and without false promises. All consultations are
strictly confidential.
Take Immediate Action
Delay costs money every day and missed notices can cost the claim. Early expert guidance saves
your time and recovers your losses.
Yes. Poor project records can make it more difficult to
establish the cause, duration and financial impact of a delay. Good documentation
makes a big difference in a claim.
Delay claims are normally assessed by reviewing the contract,
the project records, programme updates, notices and expert delay analysis to
establish the cause and effect of the delay.
Experienced Project Delay & Disruption Lawyer in Dubai, Dr.
Hassan Elhais provides advice to employers, contractors, consultants and developers
on extension of time (EOT) claims, disruption claims, prolongation costs, contract
administration and construction disputes under UAE law.
