Architeriors Interior Design (L.L.C) v Emirates National Investment Co (L.L.C) [2026] DIFC TCD 001 (29 January 2026)

Architeriors Interior Design (L.L.C) v Emirates National Investment Co (L.L.C) [2026] DIFC TCD 001 (29 January 2026)

The court found the time claimed for preparation of the skeleton argument excessive given the duplication of work from the initial application. A reasonable and proportionate costs award was assessed at AED 44,000.00.

Citation
[2026] DIFC TCD 001
Parties
Claimant/respondent: Architeriors Interior Design (L. L. C); Defendant/appellant: Emirates National Investment Co (L. L. C)
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
29 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal (technology and Construction Division) / Costs Assessment Following Dismissal of Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Costs assessed in favour of the Claimant at AED 44,000.00.
Legal Topics
Assessment of Costs, Standard Basis, Appeal Procedure
Civil Procedure Costs Assessment of Costs Standard Basis Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Architeriors Interior Design (L. L. C)

Claimant/respondent

Emirates National Investment Co (L. L. C)

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal (technology and Construction Division) / Costs Assessment Following Dismissal of Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the reasonable and proportionate amount of costs to be awarded to the Claimant following dismissal of the Defendant's renewed application for permission to appeal?

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the time claimed for preparation of the skeleton argument excessive given the duplication of work from the initial application. A reasonable and proportionate costs award was assessed at AED 44,000.00.

Court Disposition

Costs assessed in favour of the Claimant at AED 44,000.00.

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Claimant AED 44,000.00 as assessed costs.