Jail for Selfies
So, you're on holiday in the UAE, seeing the sights; the beach, Burj Khalifah, your plush hotel cafe...and, naturally, you want to take...
Beware of money requests for lawyers from Dubai. Scams using a Dubai Jail format
We have received five enquiries this year from people who have been requested to send funds to a lawyer because their partner has been...
UAE Bankruptcy Law Proposals & the decriminalisation of bounced cheques. Will it happen and wil
Prison sentences for bounced cheques have been a hot topic in the UAE media over the years. The practice of holding cheques as security...
Caution: Do not use marijuana (or other prohibited drugs) before traveling to the UAE
Most travellers are aware that using drugs within the UAE is a serious crime, but may not be aware that having marijuana residue in their...
Clearance process following a court judgment
Once a judgment has been fulfilled, whether it be paying a fine or serving a prison sentence, the Courts should automatically process the...
Cautions: Reporting Crime in Dubai can backfire
While it is very important that crime is reported, over the years we have received many complaints from foreign nationals who have been...