Table of Contents Introduction Contractor Liability for Material Defects: An Overview of UAE Construction Law Types of Material Defects Covered by UAE Construction Law Contractor’s Duty to Use Suitable Materials Contractor’s Liability for Latent Defects Contractor’s Liability for Patent Defects Time Limits for Filing Claims for Material Defects Defenses to Contractor Liability for Material Defects...

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Good Faith in UAE Construction Contracts Legal Obligations and Implied Duties of Good Faith The Role of Good Faith in Contract Formation and Performance Good Faith in Contractual Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Breach of Good Faith and its Consequences Remedies for Breach of Good Faith in Construction Contracts Good Faith...

Table of Contents Introduction Force Majeure in UAE Construction Law: An Overview The Elements of Force Majeure in UAE Construction Contracts Common Force Majeure Events in UAE Construction Projects The Impact of Force Majeure on Contractual Obligations Mitigation of Force Majeure Events in UAE Construction Contracts Notice and Documentation Requirements for Force Majeure Claims The...

Table of Contents Introduction Penalties for Unauthorized Construction in UAE Law Legal Consequences of Building Without a Permit in the UAE Fines and Imprisonment for Illegal Construction in the UAE Demolition Orders for Unauthorized Structures in the UAE Liability of Owners and Contractors for Unauthorized Construction Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Unauthorized Construction Appeals and...

Table of Contents Introduction Defining Contract Ambiguity in UAE Construction Law Identifying Sources of Ambiguity in Construction Contracts The Role of Interpretation in Resolving Ambiguity Principles of Contract Interpretation under UAE Law The Parol Evidence Rule and its Application in Construction Disputes The Doctrine of Contra Proferentem and its Impact on Ambiguity The Use of...

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Legal Framework: The Significance of Project Licenses and Permits in UAE Construction Law Ensuring Compliance: Avoiding Penalties and Legal Liabilities through Proper Licensing and Permitting Protecting Public Safety: The Role of Licenses and Permits in Maintaining Construction Standards Facilitating Project Execution: Streamlining Construction Processes with Timely License and Permit...

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the UAE Legal Framework for Design Approvals Key Considerations for Design Approval Applications The Role of the Dubai Municipality in Design Approvals Architectural Design Guidelines and Regulations Structural Design Requirements and Approvals Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Design Approvals Landscape Design and Green Building Regulations Fire Safety and Building Code...

Table of Contents Introduction Liability of Designers for Structural Defects Consultants’ Liability for Negligent Advice Contractual Limitations on Designer Liability Insurance Coverage for Design Professionals The Role of Expert Witnesses in Design Liability Cases The Statute of Limitations for Design Liability Claims The Impact of Design Standards on Liability The Duty of Care Owed by...

Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Construction Work under UAE Law Scope of Construction Work in the UAE Exclusions from the Legal Definition of Construction Work Legal Implications of the Definition of Construction Work Impact of the Definition on Construction Contracts Role of the Courts in Interpreting the Definition Recent Case Law on the Definition...