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Regulations

What Rights Do Tenants Have in Abu Dhabi?

Residential tenants in Abu Dhabi have rights concerning the agreed use of their home, the landlord's obligations and access to a dispute process.

Practical guide
Regulations

Who Is Responsible for Property Maintenance in Abu Dhabi?

Responsibility for a repair in an Abu Dhabi rental depends on the property regime, the contract, the kind of work and the cause of the problem.

Practical guide
Work & Career

Annual Flight Allowances for Expatriate Employees

An annual flight allowance should be checked as a specific benefit in your employment agreement or applicable policy.

Practical guide
Work & Career

Basic Salary vs Total Salary in UAE Employment Contracts

Basic salary and total salary are different figures in an employment package.

Practical guide
Work & Career

Changing Jobs in Abu Dhabi: Employment Contract Considerations

Changing jobs in Abu Dhabi requires a review of both the contract you are leaving and the arrangement you intend to join.

Practical guide
Work & Career

Employment Benefits Checklist Before Signing an Abu Dhabi Job Contract

Review employment benefits before signing by separating guaranteed cash, conditional payments, non-cash cover and expenses you must fund yourself.

Practical guide
Work & Career

Employment Contract Renewals and Changes in Abu Dhabi

An employment renewal or variation should clearly state what changes and when.

Practical guide
Work & Career

End-of-Service Benefits for Abu Dhabi Employees

End-of-service benefits depend on the employment regime, worker category, service history and whether an alternative scheme applies.

Practical guide
Work & Career

Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in the UAE Explained

A fixed-term employment contract states a period for the employment relationship, but its end date is only one part of the agreement.

Practical guide
Work & Career

Health Insurance Benefits in Abu Dhabi Employment Packages

Compare health-insurance benefits by the actual policy and who it covers.

Practical guide
Work & Career

How Employment Contracts Work in Abu Dhabi

An employment contract records the work you agree to perform and the employer's obligations in return.

Practical guide
Work & Career

How Salary Payments and Payslips Work in Abu Dhabi

Salary administration should make the amount, pay period and payment date clear.

Practical guide