Barsha 1, Karama: Full List Of Dubai Areas Where Shared Housing Is Allowed

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The full list of areas where sharing accommodation will be allowed by Dubai Municipality (DM) has been revealed. According to a circular issued by the civic body, more than 44 areas across Dubai have been identified for shared housing, with some areas allowing it only in designated parts and others permitting it throughout the area.

Shared housing will be allowed in parts of the following areas:

Abu Hail

Al Baraha

Al Hamriya

Mankhool

Al Jaffiliya

Al Hudaibiya

Al Satwa

Port Saeed

Hor Al Anz East

Al Mamzar

Al Qusais Industrial Area 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Shared housing will be allowed in all parts of the following areas:

Al Ras

Al Dhagata (Deira)

Al Bateen

Sabkha

Eyal nasser

Al Murar

Naif

Al Rigga

Al Muteena

Al Muraqqabat

Riqqa Al Bateen- Near Dubai Creek

Hor Al Anz

Al Waheeda in Deira

Al Rashidiya

Al Nahda 1

Qusais

Al Twar 5

Al Nahda 2

Muhaisnah 4

Souq Kabeer

Umm Huraiar 1 and 2

Al Rafa

Karama

Oud Metha

Jumeira 1

Al Badaa

Barsha 1

Al Warqa 1

New regulations

The new framework divides shared accommodation into two categories: individual and family housing. A residential unit can be allocated to only one category and the two cannot be combined. The rules also require a minimum bedroom area of five square metres per person, along with appropriate kitchen, bathroom, dining, recreation and laundry facilities.

Tourist and commercial areas, like Bani Yas Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Road and Al Wasl Road, can only be used for family housing.

Properties must have a permit to operate as shared accommodation. Existing properties have until September 8, 2027, to regularise their status, while violations can attract fines ranging from Dh500 to Dh500,000.

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