Foreign judgment enforcement in the UAE

How we help with foreign judgment enforcement

• Evidence and document review

  Our review covers complete foreign judgment, finality and service certificates, translations, appeal status and debtor asset details. We identify what supports your position and what needs clarification or further evidence.

• Is a final foreign judgment automatically enforceable in the UAE?

  No. For the ordinary civil-procedure route, Article 222 requires an application and checks covering reciprocity, jurisdiction, authentication, proper notice and representation, finality, conflicting UAE judgments and public policy. The Arabic text addresses the UAE courts' exclusive jurisdiction. Supply finality evidence and the procedural record, not just the award amount. Article 225 preserves applicable treaties; identify the relevant court and regime before choosing a route. Identify the issuing court, parties, orders, finality and service, then locate the debtor or assets in the destination. Check recognition requirements and any competing local proceedings. The foreign judgment should be reviewed as a whole, including its procedural history and translations.