Abstract

More than a decade has elapsed since 2006, the year in which the United Arab Emirates acceded to the New York Arbitration Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. Since then, Dubai has cemented its place as the Arab epicenter for international arbitration. Although some acknowledge the progress made in the legal landscape, others remain skeptical about the reception of international arbitration awards in Dubai Courts. This paper examines the extent to which the perceived hostility of Dubai Courts towards international arbitration is grounded in ...