Al Riyami Advocates and Muhyealdeen International Legal Consultants
Member Listed by OwnerReal Estate Lawyers
Barsha Heights, Dubai
About
Al Riyami Advocates and Muhyealdeen International Legal Consultants (also written Al Reyami Advocates) is a Dubai law firm founded in 2001 by Emirati advocate Hassan Matar Al Riyami and international legal consultant Naser Muhyealdeen. The firm works from Grosvenor Business Tower in Barsha Heights, with a second UAE office in Abu Dhabi, and reports more than 50 lawyers across offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Al-Khobar), Istanbul and New York, plus a cooperation agreement with Moscow-based Yakovlev & Partners.
According to the firm, its lawyers have handled more than 10,000 court cases and 500 arbitration proceedings, drawing on over 30 years of combined experience.
Real Estate Disputes
Property disputes are one of the firm's main lines of work. It represents buyers, investors, landlords and tenants before the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC), the Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Courts. Typical matters include delayed handovers, cancelled off-plan projects and recovery of funds from RERA escrow accounts, developer contract terminations, SPA review, service charge disputes, rent increases and eviction defence. The firm says it has taken on landmark cases against some of the country's largest developers.
Beyond Property
The firm also handles civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, DIFC Courts matters, company formation, family and inheritance cases, labour disputes and criminal defence. Because it is led by a licensed Emirati advocate, it can appear directly before the onshore UAE courts, from the Court of First Instance up to the Court of Cassation, rather than through outside counsel.
Services Offered
Key services Al Riyami Advocates and Muhyealdeen International Legal Consultants provides for real estate lawyers clients in Dubai:
Areas of Dubai Covered
Al Riyami Advocates and Muhyealdeen International Legal Consultants serves the following areas across Dubai:
Why Choose Al Riyami Advocates and Muhyealdeen International Legal Consultants
- Real estate disputes are a core practice, from RDSC rental cases to off-plan and delayed handover claims against developers.
- Rights of audience in the onshore courts through founding partner Hassan Matar Al Riyami, a UAE University law graduate (1989).
- Large caseload: the firm reports 10,000+ court cases and 500+ arbitration proceedings since it was founded in 2001.
- Multilingual team covering Arabic, English, Russian, Hindi, French and more.
- Also handles DIFC Courts and arbitration, useful when a property dispute has a cross-border or contractual angle.
How Al Riyami Advocates and Muhyealdeen International Legal Consultants Works
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Initial consultation
Share the SPA, tenancy contract or developer correspondence so the team can assess the claim and the right forum (RDSC, DLD or Dubai Courts).
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Strategy and engagement
The firm sets out options, from negotiation and mediation to litigation, and confirms fees in an engagement letter.
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Filing and representation
The case is filed and argued before the relevant authority, with Arabic pleadings prepared in-house.
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Judgment and enforcement
After a ruling, the firm handles appeals or enforcement, including recovery of escrow funds where applicable.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Al Riyami Advocates handle real estate disputes in Dubai?
Yes. The firm represents buyers, investors, landlords and tenants before the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre, the Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Courts, including off-plan and delayed handover claims.
Can the firm appear in the Dubai Courts?
The firm is led by an Emirati advocate, Hassan Matar Al Riyami, so it can represent clients directly before the onshore UAE courts. Confirm with the firm which lawyer will handle your matter.
Where is the Dubai office?
Suite 2406, Grosvenor Business Tower, Barsha Heights (Tecom), Dubai. The firm also has an office in Abu Dhabi.
Can they help recover money from a cancelled off-plan project?
The firm lists recovery of funds from RERA-monitored escrow accounts and claims for cancelled or delayed projects among its real estate services.
How are fees charged?
Fees are quoted after an initial review of the matter. Ask for the fee structure and any court or filing costs in writing before engaging.
Is the name Al Riyami or Al Reyami?
Both spellings are used for the same firm. Its website is alriyamiadvocates.com. A separately run firm uses the similar domain alriyamiadvocates.ae, so check the domain before you get in touch.
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