Which remedy fits which situation?
Enforcement suits unique goods or work you cannot source elsewhere. Cancellation with a refund suits cases where trust has gone or time has passed. Compensation sits alongside either. We set out the choices with their cost and likely time before you commit.
Why is formal notice so important?
Under the UAE Civil Transactions Law, a party seeking cancellation or enforcement is generally expected to give notice. A notarised legal notice proves the date and content, and starts any cure period. Informal chasers do not do this job.
What if performance has become impossible?
Where performance becomes impossible through events outside either party's control, the contract may fall away and each side must account for what was paid. We look at whether the event really made performance impossible or only more expensive, because the law treats those differently.
Documents to have ready
- Contract and the obligation not performed
- Proof of payments made
- Notices and responses
- Timeline of promised and actual dates
- Evidence of loss
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Can I ask the court to force performance?
In some cases, yes. It depends on the nature of the obligation. Often compensation is more practical.
What if the other side offers late performance?
Accepting it may waive your right to cancel. Get advice before you accept or refuse.
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This page is general information based on UAE and Dubai legislation as we understand it at the date of drafting. It is not legal advice. Laws are amended, and the right step depends on your documents and facts. Outcomes are never guaranteed.