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Case registration support for Dubai Courts

Registering a case at Dubai Courts means an online account, a statement of claim in Arabic and a complete set of supporting documents. We prepare, type and translate that file, then guide you step by step while you submit it from your own account.

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Overview

What registering a case at Dubai Courts involves

A civil or commercial case at Dubai Courts begins when the claimant registers a statement of claim, attaches the evidence and pays the court fee. Dubai Courts runs this through its e-services, with accounts for individuals, companies, advocates' offices, experts and government bodies. Individuals can sign up online with UAE PASS, so you can register a case as a party in your own name.

The portal is rarely the hard part. The paperwork is: a claim that says clearly who you are claiming against, for what and why, figures that match the evidence, and every document in Arabic. Arabic is the language of the UAE courts, so contracts, emails, invoices and statements in other languages need a legal translation by a translator registered with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).

Global Sky PRO prepares that file with you and guides the filing. We are not a law firm and do not advise on the merits of your claim, your strategy or the amount to ask for. If your case needs a lawyer, we tell you early, and you can hand our documents to the advocate of your choice.

Who it's for

Who it's for

  • 01

    Individuals with a money or contract claim

    Unpaid loans, deposits, services or goods, where you hold written evidence and want to file as a party yourself.

  • 02

    Small businesses

    Companies chasing unpaid invoices or contract breaches through a company e-services account, with a trade license and authorisation.

  • 03

    Clients who already have a lawyer

    If an advocate is handling your case, we can prepare translations and organise exhibits for their review.

  • 04

    Anyone unsure where to start

    If the dispute belongs with the Rental Dispute Center, the labour ministry or the police instead, we tell you before you pay any fee.

Our part

What we do, and what we don't

Clear boundaries, so you know exactly what you're paying for and who decides each step.

Included

  • A checklist of the documents Dubai Courts expects for your type of claim
  • Typing your statement of claim in Arabic from the facts and figures you give us
  • Legal translation of contracts, invoices, emails and other evidence into Arabic
  • A consistency check of names, ID numbers, dates and amounts across the file
  • Help setting up your Dubai Courts e-services account with UAE PASS
  • A guided filing session while you upload and submit from your own account
  • Help preparing follow-up documents the court requests after registration

Not included

  • Legal advice on whether to claim, what to claim or your chances of success
  • Representing you at hearings or before a judge or court-appointed expert
  • Filing the case for you or submitting it from our own account
  • Paying court fees on your behalf; you pay them from your account at cost
Documents

Documents you'll need

  • Emirates ID and passport copy for each individual claimant
  • Trade license and an authorisation letter or power of attorney for a company claimant
  • Full name and contact details of the party you are claiming against
  • The contract, agreement or invoices the claim is based on
  • Proof of payment or non-payment, such as bank statements, receipts or cheques
  • Correspondence and any demand letters exchanged with the other party
  • Legal Arabic translations of any document not already in Arabic

The court may ask for more depending on the type of claim; we confirm the list before you file.

Fees and timing

Two fees, shown separately

  • Government fees, paid at cost

    Court fees are set by Dubai Courts, depend on the type and value of the claim, and are paid at cost from your account. Our service fee is quoted separately in writing before we start.

  • Global Sky PRO service fee

    Quoted in writing before we start, so you know the full cost up front.

  • Timing

    Preparation time depends on how many documents need translating and how quickly you can send them. Once you submit, Dubai Courts works to its own timetable, which no one outside the court can speed up.

Process

How it works, step by step

Each step shows who does what, so you always know where things stand.

  • You
  • Global Sky PRO
  • Authority

  1. Step 1: Share your documents

    You

    Send us the contract, payment records and messages, with a short timeline of what happened and the amount you are claiming.

  2. Step 2: Build the checklist

    Global Sky PRO

    We list what the court expects for your type of claim, flag gaps, and tell you if another authority or a lawyer is the better route.

  3. Step 3: Type and translate

    Global Sky PRO

    We type the statement of claim in Arabic from your facts and arrange legal translation of the evidence.

  4. Step 4: Review and sign off

    You

    You read the final draft with us, line by line, and confirm every name, date and amount is correct.

  5. Step 5: Submit from your account

    You

    You sign in to Dubai Courts e-services and upload the file while we guide each screen, then pay the court fee shown.

  6. Step 6: Dubai Courts processes the case

    Authority

    The court reviews the registration, may ask for corrections, schedules the next stage and decides the case.

Good to know

Details that save time

Common reasons a registration is returned

Dubai Courts checks each registration before it moves forward. Files tend to come back for a handful of reasons, and most are easy to avoid with a careful read before you submit.

  • Evidence uploaded in English without an Arabic translation
  • A claim amount that differs from the invoices or statements attached
  • A company defendant named from its website rather than its trade license
  • No authorisation when an employee files on behalf of a company
  • Unreadable scans, missing pages or pages out of order

When to bring in an advocate

If the other party has a lawyer, the sums are large, you face a counterclaim or you are considering an appeal, an advocate's advice is worth paying for. Only licensed advocates can represent you before the court. We can still prepare translations and an organised bundle for them, which keeps their time, and your costs, focused on the legal work.

FAQs

Case registration: your questions

Short answers here. Your situation may differ, so ask us before you decide.

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How do I register a case at Dubai Courts?

You register through Dubai Courts e-services. Create an account (individuals sign up with UAE PASS), choose the case type, enter the parties and claim details, upload your statement of claim and evidence in Arabic, and pay the court fee. We prepare the documents and guide you through each screen while you submit from your own account.

Do my documents need to be in Arabic?

Yes, in practice. Arabic is the language of the UAE courts, so your statement of claim and any evidence in another language should be translated into Arabic by a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice. We arrange these translations and check that names, dates and figures match the originals exactly.

Do I need a lawyer to file a case?

Not always. Dubai Courts e-services let individuals and companies file as parties in their own name, so you can register a case yourself. Representing another person in court, however, is reserved for licensed advocates. For complex, high-value or strongly contested matters, we recommend speaking to an advocate before you file.

Can you file the case for me?

No. We prepare the full submission and guide you while you file it from your own Dubai Courts account, so the case is registered in your name and you stay in control of every step. If you would prefer someone to file and represent you, a licensed advocate can do both.

What information do I need to register a case at Dubai Courts online?

You need your contact details, the case type and topic, the claim amount, and the details of every party on both sides, including any lawyer acting for each party. Dubai Courts' remote case registration guide also asks you to attach the statement of claim or the document bundle the claim is based on. Collect full legal names, ID or trade license details and addresses before you start, so the parties match their official records.

Source: Dubai Courts: remote case registration service guide

What happens after I submit a case registration at Dubai Courts?

Dubai Courts' Central Services Section reviews your registration and, once it is accepted, sends it back to you for final confirmation and payment of the court fee. After you pay, you receive a case number and a first hearing date, according to Dubai Courts' remote registration guide. From then on the court manages the case and makes every decision. If it asks for corrections or more documents, we help you prepare them so you can upload them quickly.

Source: Dubai Courts: remote case registration service guide

How are court fees worked out for a new case at Dubai Courts?

Court fees are set by the court according to the type of case, so there is no single figure that fits every claim. The UAE government portal explains that the plaintiff is asked to pay the court fee after submitting the documents, based on the type of case. You pay the amount shown, at cost, from your own account. Global Sky PRO's service fee is separate and quoted in writing before we start, so the two never mix.

Source: u.ae: civil cases

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Global Sky PRO is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or court representation. We prepare, type and translate your documents and guide you through filing; for representation, please consult a licensed advocate. Last reviewed 31 October 2026 by the Global Sky PRO team.

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