What happens to my Dubai property if I die without any will as an expat?

If a non-Muslim expat dies without a registered will, UAE courts can default to Sharia-based distribution of UAE assets, including Dubai property. Accounts are frozen, and heirs must open an inheritance case and obtain a succession certificate before anything transfers. Since the 2022 non-Muslim law you can avoid this by registering a DIFC or ADJD will. Seek legal advice.