A Guide to the DIAC Arbitration Rules

A Guide to the DIAC Arbitration Rules is the first ever guide to, and commentary on, the rules of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre. It offers a comprehensive rule-by-rule analysis of each of the DIAC arbitration rules and their appendices.
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) was established in 2004 and has administered nearly 5000 cases over its lifetime, establishing itself as the region’s largest alternative dispute resolution centre. The DIAC published its revised arbitration rules in 2022. This work is the first-ever published commentary on these rules.Drawing on their diverse professional and academic expertise, authors Faris Nasrallah and Gordon Blanke begin by introducing the legal and institutional frameworks for arbitration in Dubai, and offering a brief history of arbitration in the Arab world. The opening chapters provide important context on the growth of arbitration in Dubai and the UAE, describe the tran