Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates
Ranked Individual
Provided by Hadef & Partners
Hadef & Partners is regarded as a market leader in all aspects of real estate, with expertise in the entire range of sectors, including tourism, leisure, utilities, energy, infrastructure, dispute resolution, development and industrial matters.
Our Real Estate team advises on the entire real estate life cycle, including project and corporate structuring, land and real estate acquisition, asset management, disposals and leasing. We have advised on projects with a combined value in excess of AED80 billion and our real estate lawyers have more than 45 years of combined UAE-specific experience between them.
We act for regional and international developers, investors, contractors, financial institutions, investment funds, operators, retailers, landlords, tenants and governmental entities.
Our team is regularly involved in the establishment of mixed-use developments, industrial projects and strata structures. We also have extensive experience in major projects, infrastructure and commercial developments, including retail, leisure, residential and office developments.
We maintain close working relationships with governmental authorities and the primary developers of the region, enabling us to provide advice with valuable local knowledge and insight into existing and planned real estate laws, regulations and practices.
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Hadef & Partners is a well-established UAE law firm that assists clients with a range of real estate matters, including the development of mixed-use sites and strata ownership concerns. It is also well-versed in the sale and purchase of properties, with further expertise in leasing and property management agreements. Its work relates to residential, commercial and hospitality assets.
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Hadef & Partners advised Discovery Land Company on an ultra luxury villa development in Dubai.
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Hadef & Partners is highly knowledgeable about local laws. Its lawyers pay close attention to details and provide timely legal advice.
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Ashraf Sayed leads the firm's real estate team in Dubai. He services a range of clients, including global manufacturers and investment agencies, regularly advising on the acquisition of real estate sites and on matters pertaining to the structuring of ownership and management agreements.
Real Estate
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