This paper delves into the enforcement of non-money judgments in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, focusing on the remedies of committal and sequestration. While enforcement mechanisms for money judgments are well understood, enforcing non-monetary judgments presents unique challenges. The DIFC’s framework for these remedies is compared to common law jurisdictions, highlighting the distinct approach of the DIFC Courts, particularly in cases where defiance of court orders persists. Through the analysis of jurisdictional constraints and enforcement processes, the paper addresses how these tools uphold the authority of the courts and ensure compliance with non-money judgments.

This paper is the first of a seven-part series on DIFC litigation and global enforcement & recovery, in the run up to the Dubai Arbitration Week 2024. To find out more, please register for the panel discussion on the litigation framework in the DIFC and its implications for global enforcement and recovery strategies on 11 November 2024, the opening day of the Dubai Arbitration Week 2024.