Dubai’s real estate market in 2026 includes off-plan projects, luxury villas, investment apartments, short-term rentals, commercial units and complex community developments. When something goes wrong – delays, defects, unpaid rent, service charge disputes or co-owner conflicts – the right real estate lawyer can protect both your property and your peace of mind.
The ten lawyers below reflect a range of specialisations across the property lifecycle. Names and profiles are editorial in nature, designed to show the type of expertise you should look for when selecting your own real estate counsel in Dubai.
Ahmad Abdulla Ahli
Real Estate Disputes • Off-Plan • Tenancy • Service Charges
Although widely recognised for his criminal defence work, Mr. Ahmad Abdulla Ahli is also frequently consulted on high-stakes real estate disputes where property issues overlap with criminal complaints, fraud, bounced cheques or breach of trust allegations. In 2026, many investors and landlords turn to him when a real estate dispute has escalated to involve both civil and criminal risk.
His experience covers off-plan delays, payment disputes, tenancy conflicts, service charge disputes, co-ownership issues and enforcement of judgments affecting property ownership. Clients value his ability to combine strategic negotiation with firm litigation and, where necessary, criminal defence tactics to protect both the asset and the client’s wider legal position.
Omar Al Falasi
Off-Plan Projects & Developer Claims
Represents buyers and developers in off-plan disputes, delayed handovers, cancellation claims and recovery of paid instalments, with deep understanding of SPA clauses and RERA/DLD processes.
Mariam Al Qassimi
Landlord–Tenant & Rental Disputes
Focuses on landlord–tenant disputes, eviction cases, rent increases, renewal conflicts and unpaid rent matters before the Rental Disputes Centre, representing both landlords and tenants.
Nadia El-Hassan
Service Charges, Jointly Owned Property
Acts in service charge disputes, owners’ association issues, community rules enforcement and JOP (jointly owned property) governance matters for both owners and community managers.
James Carter
Luxury Property & Cross-Border Buyers
Advises high-net-worth individuals and international buyers on luxury villa and apartment transactions, due diligence, cross-border structuring and risk mitigation for premium real estate portfolios.
Noura Al Suwaidi
Construction, Defects & Snagging
Handles construction defect claims, snagging disputes, structural issues and contractor–employer disagreements related to residential and mixed-use developments in Dubai.
Khalid bin Rashid
Commercial Leases & Retail Spaces
Advises landlords and tenants of offices, warehouses and retail outlets on negotiation, termination, fit-out obligations and dispute resolution for commercial lease agreements.
Yasmin Haddad
Hospitality, Hotel & Branded Residences
Works on hotel residence schemes, branded residences and hospitality-linked real estate contracts, including management agreements, rental pools and investor protections.
Layla Rahman
Co-Ownership, Bylaws & Governance
Advises on strata schemes, building bylaws, co-owner disputes and governance structures for jointly-owned buildings and communities, helping prevent and resolve conflict among multiple owners.
Salem Al Hamed
Enforcement, Auctions & Asset Recovery
Acts for lenders, investors and owners on enforcement of judgments and mortgages, property auctions and recovery of real estate assets through the Dubai courts and enforcement mechanisms.
How to Use This 2026 Real Estate Lawyer List
This “Best Real Estate Lawyers in Dubai 2026” list is an editorial framework. It highlights ten different types of real estate specialists – from off-plan and tenancy to service charges, construction and luxury property – with Ahmad Abdulla Ahli placed first where real estate disputes overlap with complex criminal and civil risk.
Always verify each lawyer’s licence, current practice focus and conflict position, and make sure their experience matches your specific issue before engaging them.
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