Articles & Guides

Practical guides for UAE residents and businesses — NOC letters, tenancy, employment, banking, and government paperwork.

2026-10-26 · 9 min read

Bounced Cheque in UAE 2026: Is It Still a Crime, and How Do You Recover the Money?

Since 2 January 2022, issuing a cheque without sufficient funds is no longer a criminal offence in the UAE — it is a civil debt enforced directly through the execution judge. But five specific bad-faith scenarios remain criminal, banks must now pay part of the cheque, and the six-month presentation window does not mean your claim dies. Here is the verified position under Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2020.

2026-10-17 · 8 min read

Dubai 90-Day Tenancy Non-Renewal Notice: RERA Rules, Template & Common Mistakes (2026)

Under Dubai Law No. 33 of 2008, both tenants and landlords must give at least 90 days written notice before a tenancy contract expires if they do not intend to renew. Missing the deadline or using the wrong format is the most common reason tenants lose their security deposit. Here is exactly what RERA requires.

2026-10-17 · 8 min read

UAE Gratuity Calculation 2026: End of Service Benefits Explained (Article 51)

Under Article 51 of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, every private-sector worker who completes one year of service is owed an end-of-service gratuity — 21 days of basic salary per year for the first five years, 30 days per year after that. Here is exactly how to calculate yours, with a worked example and the mistakes that shrink payouts.

2026-10-15 · 7 min read

Dubai Rent Increase 2026: The Smart Rental Index, Legal Caps, and How to Object

How much your Dubai landlord can legally raise the rent in 2026, how the DLD Smart Rental Index sets the benchmark, the 90-day notice rule, and the steps to object through the Rental Dispute Centre when the increase is above the cap.

2026-10-01 · 8 min read

Changing Jobs in the UAE: Documents, Notice Periods, and the Employment Transfer NOC (2026 Guide)

What it actually takes to change jobs in the UAE under Decree-Law 33/2021 and the 2026 MOHRE guidance: the full documents checklist, probation versus confirmed notice, 60/90/180-day visa grace periods, gratuity math, and when an employer NOC is still required.

2026-09-02 · 5 min read

How to Write a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Dubai Travel

A practical guide to getting a Travel NOC in the UAE — who issues it, what embassies and airlines actually check for, and how to avoid common rejections.

2026-09-02 · 5 min read

UAE Salary Certificate Format: What Banks Actually Require

A salary certificate is not a payslip. UAE banks and government agencies require a specific format with company stamp, authorised signature, and salary breakdown. Here is exactly what to include and how to get one from your employer.

2026-09-02 · 7 min read

How to Attest Documents in the UAE: MOFA, Embassy, and Notary Explained

Document attestation in the UAE involves MOFAIC, embassy legalisation, and notary public verification. Here is the full process, costs, and the difference between attestation, apostille, and legalisation — without the confusion.

2026-09-02 · 5 min read

Why Apostille Is Not Accepted in the UAE (And What to Do Instead)

The UAE is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. An apostille stamp alone will not be accepted by any UAE authority. Here is why, what the UAE requires instead, and how to get your documents legalised for use in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.