Petition to Reconsider Case in Dubai

A reconsideration petition may be filed by any claimant or defendant who believes that the judgment was affected by fraud, forged evidence, false testimony, lack of proper representation, or if new decisive documents become available after the judgment. EGSH advisors review each client’s case in advance, verify eligibility under Article 169 of the Civil Procedure Code, and guide applicants through the filing process to ensure compliance with Dubai Court requirements.

The petition must be filed within 30 days from the date of a judgment in person or from official notification in the case of a judgment in absentia. Failing to meet this deadline means the Dubai Courts will not consider the petition.

An appeal challenges the judgment on broader legal or factual grounds. A reconsideration petition, by contrast, is permitted only under exceptional circumstances defined by Article 169 of the Civil Procedure Code. It cannot replace an appeal but serves as a limited legal remedy in specific situations.

The fees include a petition deposit of AED 500, an advertisement fee of AED 100, a power of attorney registration fee of AED 25 (if applicable), a knowledge fee of AED 10, and an innovation fee of AED 10. Service partner fees of AED 130 plus VAT apply when filing through a Real Estate Services Trustee. EGSH provides a detailed breakdown of the applied fees before submission.

When applying through EGSH, an authorised Real Estate Services Trustee centre, registering the petition takes about 10 minutes. The Dubai Courts or The Rental Disputes Centre system typically reviews and completes reconsideration petitions within eight business days.

Once the petition is filed, the applicant or their representative (lawyer with valid POA) must attend the hearing via the remote litigation system. The court then reviews the case and issues a new judgment online.

Both residents and non-residents may file, provided the judgment was issued in Dubai and the grounds fall under Article 169 of the Civil Procedure Code. Filing can be completed through a lawyer with a valid power of attorney. Remote filing may be permitted depending on court requirements. EGSH facilitates the process to ensure compliance without the need for unnecessary travel.

If the court finds that the grounds for reconsideration are invalid or do not fall under Article 169, the petition will be dismissed. The original judgment remains in effect and is enforceable.

The petitioner may withdraw the reconsideration request before judgment is issued. However, government fees and deposits already paid are non-refundable.