Skip to main content
LEXAI
Law

General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (6) of 2005 Regulating the Dubai Courts

Dubai Law·6 of 2005

Issued Date
April 24, 2005
Effective from
April 24, 2005
Articles
8
Last synced
Sep 14, 2026
Download PDFOfficial source

Plain-language summary

Establishes the organizational structure of Dubai Courts with a President, Director, and Deputy Director appointed by Ruler decree.

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

Article-level text

Key Articles

8 articles

  1. 1

    Article 1

    Article (1) This Law will be cited as “Law No. (6) of 2005 Regulating the Dubai Courts”.

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Courts: The Dubai Courts. President: The president of the Courts. Director: The director of the Courts. ©2022 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

    -- 1 of 3 --

    Law No. (6) of 2005 Regulating the Dubai Courts Page 2 of 3

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) The Courts will have a President, Director, and deputy director.

  4. 4

    Article 4

    Article (4) The President will be appointed pursuant to a decree of the Ruler. Without prejudice to the independence of the judiciary, the President will supervise the affairs of the Courts and issue the regulations and bylaws required to regulate the work of the Courts.

  5. 5

    Article 5

    Article (5) The Director will be appointed from among judges pursuant to a decree of the Ruler. The Director will assist the President in supervising the Courts; coordinating and organising work in the various departments of the Courts; and issuing the relevant resolutions required in this respect. In the event of absence of the President or in case of any other impediment on his part, the Director will act as the President. The Director will also exercise any powers delegated to him by the President.

  6. 6

    Article 6

    Article (6) The deputy director will be appointed from among judges pursuant to a decree of the Ruler. In the event of absence of the Director or in case of any other impediment on his part, the deputy director will act as the Director. The deputy director will also exercise any powers delegated to him by the Director.

  7. 7

    Article 7

    Article (7) a. The Courts will be comprised of the following departments: 1. the Financial and Administrative Affairs Department; 2. the Technical Department; 3. the Information Technology Department; 4. the Notary Public Department; and 5. the Lawyers Affairs Department. The President may, at his own discretion, establish any other departments.

    -- 2 of 3 --

    Law No. (6) of 2005 Regulating the Dubai Courts Page 3 of 3 b. The departments of the Courts will report to the Director, and will perform their work under his supervision. c. The President will issue the regulations and bylaws determining the functions of the departments and sections of the Courts and regulating their work.

  8. 8

    Article 8

    Article (8) This Law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is issued. Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 24 April 2005 Corresponding to 15 Rabi al-Awwal 1426 A.H.

    -- 3 of 3 --

Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

Articles in this law(8)
  1. 1Article (1) This Law will be cited as “Law No. (6) of 2005 Regulating the Dubai
  2. 2Article (2) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law,
  3. 3Article (3) The Courts will have a President, Director, and deputy director.
  4. 4Article (4) The President will be appointed pursuant to a decree of the Ruler. W
  5. 5Article (5) The Director will be appointed from among judges pursuant to a decre
  6. 6Article (6) The deputy director will be appointed from among judges pursuant to
  7. 7Article (7) a. The Courts will be comprised of the following departments: 1. the
  8. 8Article (8) This Law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come int
Reading shortcut

Ask LEXAI a question about 6 of 2005.

Plain-English answers, with a citation back to the exact article. Free to use, no sign-up.

LEXAI provides general legal information, not legal advice. For your specific case, speak to a licensed UAE lawyer.

Ask a question

Keep reading

Related guides

General

Enjaz Abu Dhabi: What Injaz Centres Do and How to Use Them

A practical guide to Enjaz (Injaz) centres in Abu Dhabi — the service centres listed by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department for case filing, notary public work, attestations and court data entry — where they are, what they handle, how hours differ by centre, and why the Saudi visa platform with the same name is a different thing entirely.

5 min read

General

Consumer Complaints in the UAE: How to File One and Escalate It (2026)

A step-by-step guide to the UAE consumer complaint ladder: what you demand from the seller, when the emirate's economic department takes over, how the Ministry of Economy channel works, the laws behind each step, and the point where the courts start.

5 min read

General

Types of Lawyers in the UAE — Advocates, Consultants and Every Practice Area Explained

UAE law licenses two categories of lawyer — advocates who appear in court and legal consultants who advise. This guide maps both, walks through every major practice area, and shows how to verify a licence before hiring anyone.

5 min read