Find a Lawyer
Book an appointment with us, or search the directory to find the right lawyer for you directly through the app.
Find out more
Real Estate & Construction and Hotels & Leisure
Real estate, construction, and hospitality are at the forefront of transformation across the Middle East – reshaping cities, driving investment, and demanding increasingly sophisticated legal frameworks.
In the June edition of Law Update, we take a closer look at the legal shifts influencing the sector – from Dubai’s new Real Estate Investment Funds Law and major reforms in Qatar, to Bahrain’s push toward digitalisation in property and timeshare regulation. We also explore practical issues around strata, zoning, joint ventures, and hotel management agreements that are critical to navigating today’s market.
As the landscape becomes more complex, understanding the legal dynamics behind these developments is key to making informed, strategic decisions.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Biography
Carla Saliba is Senior Counsel in the Corporate Commercial practice in Dubai.
Carla Saliba holds an LL.M (Masters) degree in the United States legal studies from Case Western Reserve University / School of Law. She graduated from Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon and she is a member of the Beirut Bar Association. Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Co, Carla has worked with Abouhamad, Merheb, Nohra, Chamaoun, Chedid Law Firm one of the leading law firm in Lebanon. She joined Al Tamimi & Co in March 2006.
Carla has been extensively involved in major M&A, Corporate restructuring family business, IPO and other capital market transactions in the UAE.
Recent Experience
- Advising Dubai Financial Market PJSC in the acquisition of a controlling interest in NASDAQ Dubai, a stock exchange registered and operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
- Advising SHUAA Capital PSC on a transaction concerning sale of a strategic holding in Rotana Hotels, a leading Middle Eastern hotel management company.
- Advising on corporate and family restructuring. Corporate and family governance, due diligence and public and private joint stocks governance.
- The A major multinational beverage company on the acquisition of half the equity in the Aujan beverage brands and Aujan bottling business in 9 countries for USD 980 million.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
- French
Education
1998 – Master of Laws, Case Western Reserve University
1997 – Bachelor of Laws, Saint Joseph University
Admission
1999 – Beirut Bar Association
Practice(s)
Stay updated
To learn more about our services and get the latest legal insights from across the Middle East and North Africa region, click on the link below.
