From 1 June 2026, a new civil code will reshape the legal landscape in the UAE. In this paper, Richard Harding KC provides a practical, construction-focused analysis of the key new and amended provisions, and explains how they change the previous law.
To help identify and navigate these changes quickly, this paper includes an appendix with reliable English translations of the relevant provisions, together with a table of cross-references showing where the articles of the old civil code can be found in the new law. This will be an invaluable reference document for anyone who advises on construction projects or disputes in the UAE.
