SITUATION
A food & beverage business (e.g., coffee shops) sells products to retail consumers via a mobile app and self-service kiosks. Customers place and pay for orders digitally and pick them up in-store. The business needs to understand what laws regulate a public offer in Dubai and what that offer must contain.
ANSWER:
There is no single dedicated law for "public offer" documents in the UAE/Dubai, but the requirements are spread across several federal laws and a Dubai-level regulatory document.
1. Federal Civil Law — Foundation of Contract
Law: Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 — Civil Transactions Law (in force until June 1, 2026)
Establishes that a contract is formed when one party makes an offer and the other party accepts it, creating binding obligations for both sides.
This is the baseline legal definition of what a public offer is and how it creates contractual obligations.
2. Digital Trade Law — Rules for App/Kiosk Sales
Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2023 — Concerning the Modern Technology-Based Trade
Applies directly to businesses selling through apps, websites, or digi...