What happens to my Dubai property if I die, and do I need a DIFC will?

Without a registered will, UAE courts may apply Sharia inheritance rules to your Dubai property, including fixed heir shares, regardless of your religion, and probate can drag on for months with assets frozen. Non-Muslim expats can avoid this by registering a DIFC will (or Abu Dhabi equivalent) directing the property to chosen heirs. It is strongly recommended; take qualified legal advice.