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

Arbitration proceedings for Arabian Real Estate Investment Company (ARICO)
Represented Arabian Real Estate Investment Company (ARICO) in arbitration proceedings relating to claims made by a leading local bank with respect to 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
Arbitration for project owner before the Beirut Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Represented project owner in an arbitration in relation to completion issues before the Beirut Chamber of Commerce and Industry. more
Construction arbitration of Decennial Liability claims for an international engineering contractor
Represented a client in regard to both a DIAC arbitration and an LCIA arbitration concerning 200 million Dirhams in decennial liability claims more