# AhliLaw — Ahmad Abdulla Ahli Advocates & Legal Consultants # https://ahlilaw.com # llms.txt — AI-readable site index (https://llmstxt.org) > Ahmad Abdulla Ahli Advocates & Legal Consultants is a leading Dubai law firm providing expert legal services in criminal law, corporate and commercial law, real estate law, family law, immigration law, civil law, labor law, and arbitration. Established in 1998, the firm serves clients across the UAE and internationally. ## Main Pages - [Home](https://ahlilaw.com/): Firm overview, practice areas, and consultation booking. - [About](https://ahlilaw.com/about.html): History, values, and credentials of the firm. - [Our Team](https://ahlilaw.com/team.html): Profiles of the firm's advocates and legal consultants. - [Contact](https://ahlilaw.com/contact.html): Office address, phone, email, and consultation booking form. - [Blog](https://ahlilaw.com/blog.html): Legal insights, UAE law updates, and practical guides. ## Practice Areas - [Criminal Law](https://ahlilaw.com/criminal-law.html): Defence in criminal proceedings, investigations, and bail applications in the UAE. - [Corporate & Commercial Law](https://ahlilaw.com/corporate-law.html): Company formation, contracts, commercial disputes, and regulatory compliance. - [Real Estate Law](https://ahlilaw.com/real-estate-law.html): Property transactions, off-plan disputes, RERA matters, and landlord-tenant issues. - [Family Law](https://ahlilaw.com/family-law.html): Divorce, custody, maintenance, inheritance, and personal status matters. - [Immigration Law](https://ahlilaw.com/immigration-law.html): Visas, residency, Golden Visa applications, and nationality matters. - [Civil Law](https://ahlilaw.com/civil-law.html): Civil claims, damages, contract enforcement, and debt recovery. - [Labor & Employment Law](https://ahlilaw.com/labor-law.html): Employment contracts, gratuity, wrongful termination, and MOHRE disputes. - [Arbitration](https://ahlilaw.com/arbitration.html): Commercial arbitration before DIAC and other UAE arbitration institutions. ## Blog Articles - [Dubai Off-Plan Buyers: 5 Legal Rights You Must Know Before Signing Your SPA](https://ahlilaw.com/blog/dubai-off-plan-buyers-legal-rights-spa.html): Legal rights for off-plan property buyers in Dubai, covering project approval, Oqood registration, escrow accounts, default procedures, and refund rights under UAE law. - [How to File a Claim for Damages in Commercial Disputes in the UAE](https://ahlilaw.com/blog/how-to-file-commercial-damages-claim-uae.html): Step-by-step guide to filing a commercial damages claim in the UAE, covering legal notice, jurisdiction (Dubai Courts, DIFC, arbitration), evidence, statement of claim, expert reports, and enforcement under the UAE Civil Transactions Law and Civil Procedure Code. - [How to Report Online Scams in UAE: A Practical Legal Guide for Victims](https://ahlilaw.com/blog/how-to-report-online-scams-uae.html): Practical guide for victims of online fraud in the UAE covering evidence collection, Dubai Police eCrime reporting, MOI eCrimes platform, bank fraud complaints, Sanadak escalation, money recovery options, and mistakes to avoid under Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 (UAE Cybercrime Law). - [What to Do If You're Arrested in Dubai: A Step-by-Step Guide for Expats](https://ahlilaw.com/blog/what-to-do-if-arrested-in-dubai-expats.html): Step-by-step legal guide for expats arrested in Dubai covering rights at the police station, interpreter access, lawyer appointment, the first 48-hour procedure, Public Prosecution questioning, bail applications, evidence preservation, social media risks, deportation consequences, and a 12-step checklist.