How long does provisional arrest in the UAE typically last before extradition or release?

Under UAE Federal Law No. 39 of 2006, provisional arrest based on a Red Notice can last up to 60 days while the requesting state submits formal extradition documents. If documents arrive, detention continues throughout court proceedings, which typically take 3–6 months through the Federal Supreme Court. If the requesting state fails to submit documents within the provisional period, release is mandatory — though UAE authorities sometimes re-arrest on domestic charges. Strategic legal action during the provisional window is critical to prevent formal extradition proceedings from commencing.