Litigation
Litigation is the process of resolving disputes through court proceedings, involving formal legal action before judges in the Dubai Courts system.
| Process Stages | Timeline |
| Claim filing | Initial court submission |
| Service of process | Defendant notified |
| Defense filing | Response submitted |
| Evidence exchange | Discovery period |
| Hearings | Multiple sessions typical |
| Judgment | 6-18 months average |
| Costs | Typical Range |
| Court fees | 7% of claim value (AED 1,000-50,000 cap) |
| Legal fees | AED 50,000-500,000+ |
| Expert fees | AED 10,000-50,000 |
| Translation | AED 50-100 per page |
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