Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched an initiative to legalize unlicensed
residential annexes in citizens' homes within the areas subject to the
Municipality's jurisdiction in the emirate. The initiative, which will continue
throughout the entire month of November 2023, aims to legalize the
unlicensed annexes that have been constructed without obtaining requisite
permits from the Municipality, as well as ensure the structural safety of
those annexes and their compliance with the approved standards for
construction in Dubai.
The initiative is part of the Municipality's efforts to ensure that there is no
structural risk in the annexes that were executed without obtaining prior
permission, in addition to applying the best standards for monitoring
construction activities and raising awareness in the community on the
necessity of compliance with current laws and regulations. The move
comes in line with the government’s directions in the Emirate of Dubai,
which are aimed at enhancing the quality of life and ensuring highest levels
of safety for all residents.
Application process
Dubai Municipality is offering several advanced processes to facilitate the
application process and make the most of the initiative's advantages. The
applicant must be a UAE citizen and owner of the residential villa or their
authorized agent and can apply without submitting any documentation by
calling 800900 and determining the land number of their residential villa or
their spatial number as well as their contact details. All applications will be
scheduled in the order they were received so that applicants can choose
the most suitable day for a visit.
A qualified engineer from the Municipality will conduct a visit in the second
phase, during which the annex will be painted on the ground exactly as it is
and will be structurally evaluated in accordance with the standards
established in Dubai for determining its structural integrity and habitation.
