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UAE Court & Arbitration Fee Calculator

Estimate filing fees for every UAE forum — Dubai onshore (Law 21/2015), Abu Dhabi onshore (Law 13/2017), DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, DIAC arbitration (2025 Table of Fees), arbitrateAD (formerly ADCCAC, effective Feb 2024), and the Rental Disputes Centre.

How this calculator works. All schedules sourced from the official forum publications: Dubai Courts (Dubai Law 21/2015 Annex), ADJD (Abu Dhabi Law 13/2017), DIFC Courts (Schedule of Fees 2023, RDC), ADGM Courts (Schedule of Fees effective 17 October 2025), DIAC (Casework 2025 Table of Fees and Costs effective 1 January 2025), arbitrateAD (Arbitration Rules 2024, Appendix), and RDC tariff. Filing fees only — expert deposits, translation, bailiff/process service, witness fees, hearing-room costs, legal fees and execution disbursements are additional. Arbitration administration and tribunal fees are estimated from the published sliding-scale schedules; for exact arbitrator fees please request a confirmation from the institution. Contact us for a precise budget on your matter.

Frequently asked questions

What does the UAE Court & Arbitration Fee Calculator estimate?

The UAE Court & Arbitration Fee Calculator estimates filing fees for every UAE forum, including Dubai onshore, Abu Dhabi onshore, DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, DIAC arbitration, arbitrateAD, and the Rental Disputes Centre. It calculates fees based on the claim value and matter type. The calculator provides an estimate of filing fees only.

How to use the UAE Court & Arbitration Fee Calculator?

To use the calculator, select the court instance, matter type, and enter the claim value in AED. The calculator will estimate the filing fees based on the selected options. The schedules used are sourced from official forum publications, including Dubai Law 21/2015 and ADGM Courts' Schedule of Fees.

What are the additional costs not included in the UAE Court & Arbitration Fee Calculator?

The calculator only estimates filing fees and does not include additional costs such as expert deposits, translation, bailiff/process service, witness fees, hearing-room costs, legal fees, and execution disbursements. Arbitration administration and tribunal fees are also estimated, but exact arbitrator fees require confirmation from the institution.

Which UAE courts and arbitration centers are covered by the fee calculator?

The calculator covers Dubai onshore, Abu Dhabi onshore, DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, DIAC arbitration, arbitrateAD, and the Rental Disputes Centre. It also takes into account the relevant laws and regulations, such as Dubai Law 21/2015 and Abu Dhabi Law 13/2017.

How accurate is the UAE Court & Arbitration Fee Calculator?

The calculator provides an estimate of filing fees based on the official schedules and fees published by the respective courts and arbitration centers. For a precise budget on a specific matter, it is recommended to contact the law firm for a consultation. The calculator is based on the latest available information, including the 2025 Table of Fees for DIAC arbitration and the 2024 Arbitration Rules for arbitrateAD.