Recovering Funds from Cancelled Real Estate Projects in Dubai, Special

1 What happens legally when an off-plan real estate project in Dubai is officially cancelled?

When a project is officially cancelled by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), the liquidation and refund process is referred to the Special Judicial Committee for Incomplete and Cancelled Real Estate Projects in the Emirate of Dubai (established under Decree No. (33) of 2020). This specialized committee is solely responsible for auditing the project's escrow account, liquidating assets, and distributing the remaining funds to registered investors

2 Can I file a standard lawsuit in the Dubai Courts to get my money back?

Under Dubai law, standard civil and commercial courts do not have jurisdiction over cancelled or incomplete off-plan projects . The Special Judicial Committee holds exclusive authority over these disputes . Any standard lawsuit filed in the regular courts regarding a cancelled project will be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, making it mandatory to file your claim directly with the Special Judicial Committee.

3 How are the decisions of the Special Judicial Committee enforced?

Decisions and disbursement orders issued by the Special Judicial Committee are final, binding, and carry the power of an executive deed . This means they do not require further appeals and are sent directly to the Dubai Execution Courts for immediate enforcement to distribute the revenue among registered Investors

4 I am an international investor living outside the UAE. Can I still recover my funds?

Yes, absolutely. Our firm regularly represents international clients who reside outside the UAE. We handle the entire process on your behalf, from auditing your documents to representing you before the Committee. We also establish secure legal pathways to ensure your recovered funds are successfully transferred to you, even if you do not hold a local UAE bank account.

5 What documents do I need to provide to start my recovery claim?

you must provide the following documents:

A copy of Agreement for Sale(SPA) or Reservation form

Receipts of payment or bank transfer confirmations showing the exact amounts paid to the developer

Statements or records showing payments made directly into the project's designated Escrow Account.

Power of attorney issued by Court Notary.

6 What if the developer did not deposit my money into Escrow Account?

This is a critical issue that requires immediate legal intervention. If a developer failed to do so, we would raise specific claims of developer default and fraud before the Committee to hold the developer's management personally and corporately liable for your money.

7 How does your firm assist me during the liquidation process?

We provide comprehensive, end-to-end legal representation throughout the recovery lifecycle, including:

Verifying your contracts, receipts, and escrow records to ensure your claim is flawless.

Drafting and submitting precise legal petitions to the Special Judicial Committee to ensure your claim is prioritized during the project's financial audit.

Representing and acting on your behalf in all hearings before the Committee.

Conducting the execution stage before Dubai execution court to ensure the court-ordered payout is successfully recovered and credited to your account or /and to our Escrow account

Assistance in issuing a certified power of attorney via online service.

8 Why do I need a law firm if there is a committee handling the cancellation?

While the Committee oversees the liquidation, it does not automatically verify or calculate your individual entitlements. Developers often submit incomplete or inaccurate accounting records. Having specialized legal counsel ensures that your payments are fully audited, legally recognized, and prioritized during the distribution of the liquidated assets, protecting you from being underpaid or excluded from the distribution list.

9 How can I get a legal assessment of my cancelled project?

Please log in to “ Submit your case “ and fill up the information required to enable our senior legal team will review your documents, verify the official status of your project with RERA, and outline the most effective legal strategy for recovering your investment.

10 How much your firm professional fee?

Our fee is subject to recovery pro- rata ,you do not need to pay any advance.

11 Do I need to come to Dubai to appoint your firm?

No you do no need to come Dubai, you can issue Power of attorney online to appoint our firm. We will facilitate the Notary “ less time & Less expense”

12 Is my Dubai project cancelled?

To find out if your Dubai project is officially cancelled, we need to check the records of the Dubai Land Department and RERA.

We can check this status for you. Please go to our Secure Case Portal page and upload your documents, or simply send us:

- The name of the project

- The name of the developer

Once you share these details, our legal team will verify the official status of the project.

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