How do I get snagging issues fixed in my new Dubai apartment?

You have strong legal rights here under Dubai Law No. 6 of 2019 (the Defects Liability Law). Developers are legally responsible for fixing structural defects for 10 years after handover and finishing defects for 1 year. Here's the process: Step 1 — Document everything. Walk through the entire apartment with a snagging inspector (professional snagging companies in Dubai typically charge AED 1,500–2,500 for an apartment and produce a formal report with photos and reference numbers for every defect). This report is your legal evidence. Step 2 — Submit to the developer in writing. Email your snagging list to the developer's customer care team and request written confirmation of receipt and a fix timeline. Keep all correspondence. Step 3 — If the developer is unresponsive, escalate to RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) or file a complaint through the Dubai Land Department. For major developers like Emaar, Damac, or Nakheel, RERA has significant leverage. Step 4 — For serious structural defects, consult a UAE property lawyer. The developer has a legal obligation to rectify — this is not negotiable. Don't accept the keys formally if the defects are severe and the developer won't commit to fixing them in writing.