Real Estate

In recent years, Dubai’s real estate market has witnessed remarkable growth, attracting both local and international investors. Suhaila Almarzooqi and her team bring extensive experience in complex disputes and in-house legal advisory, offering deep insight into the regulatory, technical, and practical aspects of the UAE property market. The team is recognized as one of the leading real estate law firms in Dubai, providing comprehensive real estate legal services and specialized consultancy for property transactions tailored to each client’s needs.

With strong local legal knowledge and hands-on experience, Suhaila Almarzooqi is a trusted real estate and property lawyer serving international developers, corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, landlords, tenants, contractors, Management Liaison Officers (MLOs), and engineering and construction companies.

The team understands the commercial realities of the sector and offers strategic legal advice across all areas — financing, development, management, and tenancy. Working closely with clients, Suhaila ensures that disputes are resolved effectively and outcomes are achieved that align with their business goals.

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Representative Experience

  • Real Estate Investment Company: Secured over AED 150 million in a claim against a semi-government entity concerning a Sale and Purchase Agreement for a prime land plot in a major infrastructure project, achieving full compensation. This case highlights the firm’s strength in real estate litigation and land dispute resolution.

  • [Real Estate Developer]: Represented the client in terminating SPAs for defaulting purchasers across three master developments in Abu Dhabi valued at approximately AED 230 million, ensuring removal from the Interim Real Estate Register — showcasing the firm’s skill in property dispute resolution.

  • [ Investment Fund]: Successfully obtained court rulings in a rental dispute with a healthcare institution, recovering around AED 7 million in unpaid rent and demonstrating expertise in lease agreement dispute resolution.

  • [Real Estate Division of a UAE Investment Fund]: Awarded AED 40 million in a utilities agreement dispute as lessor of two luxury buildings, following the lessee’s failure to meet contractual obligations.

  • [Private Development Company]: Managed multiple SPA disputes totaling over AED 650 million against leading developers, successfully defending the client’s position on project infrastructure obligations.

  • [Prominent UAE Investment Entity]: Conducted a legal review of more than 150 entities, assessing compliance with UAE real estate regulations and providing tailored legal templates to ensure ongoing adherence.

  • [International Development Company]: Advised on disputes with the Dubai Land Department, partnership agreements, and payment issues, including matters involving cryptocurrency — positioning the firm as a leading choice for investors seeking real estate legal advice in Dubai.

  • [Major UAE Development Company]: Represented the client in a land dispute with another developer, resulting in the termination of disputed SPAs and full recovery of payments plus compensation for breach of contract.

  • [Dubai-Based Developer]: Successfully defended against more than 60 buyer claims involving unit delivery delays and off-plan changes worth over AED 450 million, providing cost-effective property ownership and dispute resolution solutions.

 

  • Real Estate company : Secured compensation in a lease dispute related to a large shopping mall project, resolving over two years of delays — reflecting the firm’s excellence in lease dispute resolution and real estate  litigation.