The DIFC Courts Mediation Service Centre was established by Resolution No. 2 of 2025 issued by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and its authority affirmed by Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025 issued by his Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The service offers parties an alternative dispute resolution option facilitated by registered members of the DIFC Courts Panel of Mediators and conducted in accordance with the Mediation Service Centre Rules. The confidential and fully electronic service allows parties from anywhere in the world to conduct sessions virtually, with a pathway for parties to opt for directly enforceable settlements as Mediation Orders via DIFC Courts’ Enforcement Writs.
Mediators representing Parties in a DIFC Courts mediation must be registered members of the DIFC Courts Panel of Mediators. The registration fee is waived for the first twelve months. Mediator applications must be submitted through the eRegistry portal here. Entry on the Panel of Mediators is administered in accordance with the Guidelines for Registration – Panel of Mediators.
The DIFC Courts has launched a six-month Commercial Mediation Scheme, in collaboration with The Mediation Hub MENA. Running from 1 July to 31 December 2026, the scheme gives eligible businesses access to a complimentary one-hour conflict management consultation and a 50% reduction in DIFC Courts Mediation Service Centre administration fees where they proceed to mediation.
For further information about the scheme please contact:
Email: mediation@difccourts.ae
Telephone: +971 4 427 3333
The Mediation Hub MENA
Email: Initiatives@mediationhub.ae
Website: www.mediationhub.ae
Our service offers parties an alternative dispute resolution option facilitated by registered members of the DIFC Courts Panel of Mediators, providing a path to resolution outside of traditional litigation.
The entire mediation process is strictly confidential, ensuring that sensitive discussions and information remain private, fostering open and productive negotiations between parties.
Our fully electronic service allows parties from anywhere in the world to conduct sessions virtually, eliminating geographical barriers to effective dispute resolution.
The Mediation Service Centre offers a flexible, cost-effective alternative to litigation, with a pathway for parties to opt for directly enforceable settlements as Mediation Orders via DIFC Courts’ Enforcement Writs.
Parties submit a request for mediation through our electronic platform.
Parties may appoint someone from our Panel of Mediators or nominate a mediator to become a member to carry out the sessions.
Structured sessions facilitated by expert mediators to work towards resolution.
Finalisation of enforceable or non-enforceable agreements based on mutual consent.
Resolve disputes in a timely manner, allowing parties to move forward at a more controlled pace.
Reduce legal expenses and administrative costs associated with more traditional court proceedings.
Maintain business relationships through collaborative problem-solving rather than adversarial proceedings.
