Aspect | Dubai Courts | DIFC Will |
Jurisdiction and Applicable Laws | Governed by UAE civil law and Sharia principles | Follow common law practices |
Language and Documentation | Require Arabic documentation | Processed entirely in English |
Registration Process and Fees | More straightforward registration process but may come with higher fees | more straightforward registration process but may come with lower fees |
Execution and enforcement of wills | Involve a lengthy process | Typically faster in execution and enforcement |
Flexibility in Distribution | Offer greater flexibility in assets particularly important for non-Muslim expatriates | involve a lengthier process particularly important for Muslim expatriates |