THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE EXPROPRIATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY UNDER UAE LAW AND ITS PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICAL STUDY

Noura Alwahshi; Hanira Hanafi; Mohd Hafiz Jamaludin

doi:10.22452/

Authors

Noura Alwahshi University of Malaya Author
Hanira Hanafi University of Malaya Author
Mohd Hafiz Jamaludin University of Malaya Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/

Abstract

This descriptive-analytical study aims to highlight the legislative and legal frameworks governing the mechanism of compulsory acquisition (eminent domain) of private property for public utility in the United Arab Emirates. It seeks to clarify the constitutional and legal guarantees afforded to property owners, particularly the mechanisms for fair compensation. Additionally, the study aims to monitor and discuss the practical applications and real-world challenges faced by both individuals and government entities during the implementation of these decisions. Ultimately, it endeavors to provide a balanced vision that reconciles the requirements of sustainable development and public interest on one hand, with the protection of the inherent rights of private property on the other. The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach, reviewing constitutional texts and federal and local legislations, with a focus on Dubai Law No. (2) of 2022 and Federal Law No. (10) of 1992. It also addresses procedural aspects, rules for compensation assessment, and analyzes the judiciary’s oversight role in protecting individual rights from administrative abuse. The study concludes with a set of findings and recommendations aimed at enhancing legal safeguards for property owners and unifying procedural standards across different emirates.

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