In 2017, the FIDIC launched a new edition of its Red Book—a recommended construction-related contract for building and engineering works designed by the employer. The roots of this book were influenced by the common law legal system, whereas many countries follow the civil law legal system. Amongst the latter countries is the United Arab Emirates, which has attracted construction parties from all over the world. Those who wish to use the Red Book amongst such parties should be acquainted with the local limitations on its applicability. Such acquaintance can provide them with a proper understanding of their rights and obligations. This article discusses these limitations using the doctrinal research method, which included, inter alia, an examination of all relevant decisions by local higher courts during the 2009-2019 period. The discussion shows that such limitations can be confronted owing to conflicts with local judicial jurisprudence and/or mandatory statutory provisions.

2017年，FIDIC推出了新版本的《红皮书》，这是由雇主设计的与建筑相关的推荐建筑和工程作品合同。本书的渊源受到普通法法律体系的影响，而许多国家遵循的是大陆法系法律体系。在后者国家中，阿拉伯联合酋长国吸引了来自世界各地的建筑业人士。希望在此类团体中使用《红皮书》的人应了解其适用性的当地限制。这种相识可以使他们对自己的权利和义务有适当的了解。本文讨论通过理论研究方法，其中包括，这些限制特别，这是对地方高等法院在2009-2019年期间所有相关判决的审查。讨论表明，由于与当地司法判例和/或强制性法定条款相抵触，可能会遇到这种局限性。