Local Order No. (6) of 2003

Concerning the

Municipality Fee Imposed on Hotel Establishments[1]

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We, Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Chairman of the Dubai Municipality,

After perusal of:

The powers legally vested in Us pursuant to the Order Establishing the Dubai Municipality;

Resolution No. (7) of 1998 Imposing the Municipality Fee on Hotels and Hotel Apartments in the Emirate of Dubai, issued on 7 March 1998; its amendments; and the instructions issued in pursuance thereof on 25 December 1999;

The resolution issued by the Executive Council in its third meeting convened on 1 April 2003; and

The presentation of the Director General of the Dubai Municipality,

Do hereby issue this Order.

Article (1)

The Municipality Fee imposed under the above-mentioned Resolution No. (7) of 1998 will not apply to the rental by male UAE nationals of the function rooms of Hotel Establishments for the purpose of holding their wedding ceremonies.

Article (2)

The Director General of the Dubai Municipality will issue any resolutions and instructions required for the implementation of this Order.

Article (3)

Local Order No. (6) of 2002 Concerning the Municipality Fee Imposed on Hotel Establishments, and the instructions issued on 25 December 1999, are hereby repealed.

Article (4)

This Order comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Deputy Ruler of Dubai

Chairman of the Dubai Municipality     

Issued in Dubai on 11 June 2003

Corresponding to 11 Rabi al-Thani 1424 A.H.



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[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.