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Court applications in Dubai

A court application is a written request to Dubai Courts, such as asking for a certified copy of a judgment or for an order from a judge. We type it correctly in Arabic, organise and translate the supporting papers, and guide you while you submit it from your own Dubai Courts account.

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Overview

What a court application is

Not every request to a court is a new lawsuit. Once a case or an execution file is open, much of what happens next is driven by written applications: asking for certified copies, adding documents, requesting a new hearing date or asking the judge to take a specific step. Some applications can also be made outside a full case, such as a petition asking a judge for an order on one narrow point.

Dubai Courts work in Arabic and decide every application themselves. A clear request, the correct case number and complete attachments make it easier for the court to deal with what you have asked, rather than sending it back for corrections. That is the part we help with: getting the paperwork right so the decision turns on the substance.

We are not a law firm. We don't advise you on whether to apply, what to ask for or how a judge is likely to respond. If your request needs legal strategy, a licensed advocate should lead it, and we can still type and translate the documents to their instructions.

Who it's for

Who it's for

  • 01

    Parties to an open case

    Claimants and defendants who need to put a request to Dubai Courts in an existing case and want it typed properly in Arabic.

  • 02

    Holders of an execution file

    People enforcing a judgment or a bounced cheque who need to file follow-up requests in their execution file.

  • 03

    Companies

    Businesses with cases registered at Dubai Courts whose staff file through a company account and want every request prepared to the same standard.

  • 04

    Advocates' offices

    Law offices that want dependable Arabic typing and translation support while they keep full control of the legal content.

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

  • Typing your application in Arabic, in the layout Dubai Courts expect, from your instructions
  • Checking the case or execution file number, party names and dates against your court papers
  • Putting supporting documents in a numbered, logical order that matches the application
  • Arranging legal translation of non-Arabic documents by MOJ-registered translators
  • Guiding you, screen by screen, while you submit from your own Dubai Courts account
  • Helping you read court notices and prepare any documents the court asks for next

Not included

  • Legal advice on whether to apply, what to request or your chances
  • Submitting the application in our name or from our account
  • Attending hearings or speaking to the judge for you
  • Contacting the other party on your behalf
  • Promising a result: every decision is made by the court
Documents

Documents you'll need

  • Emirates ID or passport copy of the applicant
  • Your case or execution file number and the latest court papers
  • A short note, in any language, of what you want to ask the court for
  • Supporting evidence, such as contracts, invoices, receipts or messages
  • For companies: a trade license copy and proof of who can act for the company
  • For a representative: the power of attorney they hold

The court may ask for further documents depending on the type of request.

Fees and timing

Two fees, shown separately

  • Government fees, paid at cost

    Court fees, where they apply, are set by Dubai Courts and paid at cost. We confirm the amount shown on your application before you pay, and list it separately from our service fee.

  • Global Sky PRO service fee

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

  • Timing

    Typing time depends on the length of the request and how many documents need translation, and we give you a ready date when we quote. The court then deals with the application on its own timetable.

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 request

    You

    Send us your court papers and tell us, in your own words, what you want to ask for. If an advocate is advising you, share their instructions too.

  2. Step 2: Review and type

    Global Sky PRO

    We check the case details, then type the application in Arabic using the structure Dubai Courts expect, with one clear request and a list of attachments.

  3. Step 3: Translate and organise

    Global Sky PRO

    Non-Arabic documents go to MOJ-registered legal translators. We number every attachment so it matches the list in your application.

  4. Step 4: Check and sign off

    You

    You read the final draft, with an English summary if you need one, and confirm it says exactly what you mean before anything is submitted.

  5. Step 5: Submit from your account

    You

    You log in to Dubai Courts with UAE PASS and upload the application while we guide each screen. Any court fee is shown on the system before you pay.

  6. Step 6: Court review

    Authority

    Dubai Courts review the application and decide on it. The decision, or any request for more information, reaches you through your account.

Good to know

Details that save time

Common reasons applications are sent back

Most delays come from small, avoidable gaps rather than from the request itself. Before you submit, we check for the issues that tend to cause problems.

  • A wrong or incomplete case number, or a request placed in the wrong file
  • Attachments in English or another language with no legal translation
  • Several unrelated requests mixed into one document
  • No proof that the person submitting can act for the company or party
  • Scanned pages that are unreadable, cropped or out of order

If you already have an advocate

Many clients come to us with an advocate already handling their case. In that situation your advocate decides what the application says and files it, and we type, format and translate to their instructions. You get consistent Arabic paperwork without changing who is responsible for the legal side.

FAQs

Court applications: your questions

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

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What is a court application?

A court application is a written request to the court about a specific matter, usually inside a case or execution file that is already open. Examples include asking for certified copies of a judgment, adding new documents, requesting a postponement or asking a judge for an order. The court decides each request, and clear wording and complete attachments help it do so.

Can I submit a court application online?

Yes, in most cases. Dubai Courts offer electronic services, and individuals who are parties to a case register with UAE PASS and then create a Dubai Courts account. Companies, advocates' offices and other bodies have their own account types. We prepare your application and attachments, then guide you while you upload them from your own account.

Do I need a lawyer for a court application?

Not always. Parties can file their own applications through Dubai Courts e-services, but if you want someone else to represent you in court, that person must be a licensed advocate. If your request involves legal arguments or strategy, speak to an advocate first. We can then type and translate the documents to their instructions.

Can you submit the application for me?

No. Applications are submitted by you, from your own Dubai Courts account, or by your advocate. We prepare everything beforehand and stay with you, at our office or remotely, while you upload it, so you understand each screen. This keeps the filing in your name and under your control.

Can I ask Dubai Courts to postpone a hearing?

Yes, you can ask, but the court decides and postponements are limited. The UAE government portal explains that a court may not postpone a case more than once for the same reason given by one party, except for a valid excuse, and that an adjournment should not exceed two weeks. A request with a clear reason, the correct case number and supporting proof is easier for the court to consider. We type and translate it; the judge decides.

Source: u.ae: civil cases

How do I track a court application at Dubai Courts?

Track it through your Dubai Courts e-services account or the Dubai Courts app, which is available on the App Store and Google Play for following judicial services. Sign in with the same account you used to submit, check the case or request number, and watch for messages asking for corrections or more documents. If the court asks for something, respond within the time it gives. We help you prepare any follow-up paperwork, and you submit it.

Source: Dubai Courts: public services

Does a court application to Dubai Courts have to be in Arabic?

Yes. The UAE government portal states that documents presented to UAE courts must be in Arabic, and anything in another language must be translated into Arabic by a legal translator registered with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). That covers your application and its attachments, such as contracts, invoices and emails. You can tell us what you want to request in English or another language we speak, and we type the request in Arabic and arrange the translations.

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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