A newly released legal guide titled “How to Get Bail in the UAE” is offering essential information for individuals facing arrest, detention, or criminal investigation in the United Arab Emirates. The guide explains how bail—known in Arabic as kafāla—works under UAE law, what conditions apply, and how detainees can seek release while their case proceeds.
Bail in the UAE is regulated under Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022 (Criminal Procedures Law). The law sets out how authorities may grant temporary release during an investigation or trial, based on guarantees such as financial deposits, personal sureties, or passport surrender. The guide emphasizes that bail does not close a criminal case; it simply allows the accused to remain free while proceedings continue.
