Rabih Tabbara is an international construction and real estate lawyer who focuses his practice on all forms of dispute resolution with a particular focus on construction disputes. Mr. Tabbara also has significant experience throughout the Middle East advising major developers, consultants and contractors in the negotiation and drafting of construction contracts including contracts based on FIDIC forms. In July 2011, Mr. Tabbara was interviewed on CNBC Arabia regarding UAE property market disputes as well as other DIAC arbitration matters. 

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Tabbara practiced with a leading regional firm in Beirut and a U.K. firm in Dubai. Mr. Tabbara is proficient in the Arabic, English and French languages.

Professional & Community Activities

Society of Construction Law SCL, Member

Education

  • Filiere Francophone jointly with the University of Paris 2 Assas, DESS, Contentieux, Arbitrage et mode Alternatifs de reglement de conflits (Arbitration and ADR) (2001)
  • Sagesse University Beirut, LL.B. (1999)
  • American University of Beirut, B.A. (1995)
    honors list

Bar Admissions

  • Beirut (2000)

Who We Are

Park Place Office Tower, Level 2, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 111713
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
t +971 (0)4 328 9815
f +971 (0)4 328 9806

Rabih Tabbara

Experience Highlights

Advised U.S. engineering and waste management company
Advised a U.S. Engineering and Waste Management company with regard to the set up of a corporate vehicle in Abu Dhabi. more
Contract dispute for major German contractor
Advisor to a major German contractor in a dispute arising out of a MEP contract for the construction of a stadium in Dubai Sports City, U.A.E. more
Advised U.S. international firm concerning claims
Advised a U.S. international firm that provides infrastructure engineering services with regard to claims brought against it by the Ministry of more
Construction advice for drilling services company
Advised owner/operator in regard to delays and related claims arising from the construction of a new deep water drilling rig. Assisted owner/operator more