Decree No. (30) of 2017

Extending the Application of the Dubai Creative Clusters Urban Planning and Construction Legislation to Certain Land Plots in the Emirate of Dubai[1]

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We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,

 

After perusal of:

Law No. (15) of 2014 Concerning Creative Clusters in the Emirate of Dubai;

Law No. (6) of 2017 Regulating Land Survey in the Emirate of Dubai;

Local Order No. (2) of 1999 Classifying and Regulating Land Use in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments; and

Local Order No. (3) of 1999 Regulating Construction Works in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments,

Do hereby issue this Decree.

Applicability of the Urban Planning and Construction Legislation

Article (1)

a.    The procedures stipulated in the urban planning and Construction legislation relevant to the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority will apply to the land plots, compounds, and areas which are owned by Dubai Holding, Meraas LLC, Al Shemal Holding LLC, and by any of their affiliates and subsidiaries in the Emirate of Dubai or by those controlled by them. These procedures must be applied in coordination with the concerned Government Entities in the Emirate of Dubai. 

b.    The provisions of paragraph (a) of this Article will not prejudice the powers of the concerned Government Entities in respect of implementing the legislation relevant to them to the land, compounds, and areas referred to in this article. This includes the legislation related to public health and safety, food control, and the environment.

Powers of the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority

Article (2)

The Dubai Creative Clusters Authority will, in coordination with the concerned Government Entities in the Emirate of Dubai, have the power to implement the urban planning and Construction legislation relevant to it on the land plots, compounds, and areas mentioned in paragraph (a) of Article (1) of this Decree. This includes:

a.    regulating all matters related to urban planning and development and infrastructure; and   

b.    issuing urban planning approvals and Construction permits; and overseeing urban development.

Issuing Implementing Resolutions

Article (3)

The Chairman of the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority or his authorised representative will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Decree.

Commencement and Publication

Article (4)

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

 

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Ruler of Dubai

 

Issued in Dubai on 11 July 2017

Corresponding to 17 Shawwal 1438 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.