Suing a UAE-based contractor for AED 86k unpaid invoice — small claims or civil court?

Dubai Courts' Small Claims Tribunal handles disputes up to AED 100k — your matter falls within. File through Dubai Courts portal: case fee 6% of claim (recoverable from defendant), no advocate required but advisable. Average resolution 3-5 months. Bring the signed contract, delivery confirmations, invoices, and statements of account showing the debt. Pre-action letter via Notary giving 14 days improves the file. After judgment, execution involves bank-account attachment and travel ban — both are fast and effective.