The DIFC and ADGM each have their own independent arbitration law.

Both the DIFC Arbitration Law / ADGM Arbitration Regulations 2015 are based on the UNCITRAL Model Law

This Practice Note provides insight into:

• the interim measures available to parties arbitrating pursuant to the relevant DIFC and ADGM laws, rules and regulations,

• the procedure for requesting such interim relief, and

• the powers vested in the relevant court and arbitral tribunals under DIFC Arbitration Law, DIFC Law No. 1/2008 (DIFCAL) and the ADGM Arbitration Regulations 2015 (ADGMAR).

ADGMAR: Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Regulations 2015

ADGMCPR: ADGM Court Procedure Rules 2016

DIFCAL: DIFC Law No. 1/2008, Dubai International Financial Centre Arbitration Law

RDC: DIFC Rules Court No. 1/2014, Rules of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts 2014