Dubai court upholds life imprisonment for man who killed his friend in Jumeirah

Dubai Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Man Who Killed Friend in Jumeirah

The Dubai Court of Appeal confirmed a life sentence handed down by the court of first instance to a European man, followed by deportation, for the premeditated murder of his friend after an argument at their residence in Jumeirah, Dubai.

Incident Background

The case traces back to October 2022 when a woman reported a murder in an apartment within the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) area. She testified that she had visited her friend, the accused, in hospital. He asked her to check on a mutual friend at his residence.

Discovery of the Crime

Upon arrival, the woman found their mutual friend—the victim—lying motionless on the floor, covered in blood and wrapped in sheets. She immediately contacted the police.

Police Investigation

A police officer involved in the case collected evidence at the scene.
The suspect had left the hospital and was not at home when the warrant was issued.
The suspect’s father mentioned that his son's behavior had recently changed significantly.
He also attempted to contact the suspect’s brother abroad to facilitate a swift departure from the country.

"His son's behaviour had changed noticeably recently," the father said, and he had tried to reach the brother living in another country to arrange the suspect’s departure.

The court's decision upholds the gravity of the crime and enforces strict legal consequences for premeditated murder.

Author's summary: The Dubai Court of Appeal reaffirmed a life sentence and deportation for a European man convicted of killing his friend in Jumeirah after a dispute, following thorough police investigations.

Gulf Today — 2025-11-08

Dubai Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Man Who Killed Friend in Jumeirah

Incident Background

Discovery of the Crime

Police Investigation

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