Allocating Land Plots to the Dubai Development Authority^{^[1]}

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

After perusal of:

Law No. (15) of 2014 Concerning the Dubai Development Authority (the “DDA”) and its amendments; and

Decree No. (3) of 2023 Amalgamating Land Plots into the Jebel Ali Free Zone,

Do hereby issue this Decree.

Allocation of Land Plots

Article (1)

a. The following two land plots amalgamated into the Jebel Ali Free Zone pursuant to the above-mentioned Decree No. (3) of 2023 are hereby allocated to the DDA:

1. Plot No. (5325492), Saih Shuaib Third; and

2. Plot No. (5330386), Saih Shuaib Fourth.

b. The land plot, whose boundaries and area are demarcated on the plans attached to this Decree, is hereby deemed a free zone.

Applicability of Legislation

Article (2)

The companies and establishments licensed to operate within the land plot referred to in paragraph (b) of Article (1) hereof will be governed by the legislation applicable to the DDA. The DDA will exercise the powers assigned to it under the legislation applicable thereto within the land plot, and over the companies and establishments licensed to operate therein.

Concessions and Exemptions

Article (3)

The companies and establishments licensed to operate within the land plot referred to in paragraph (b) of Article (1) hereof will enjoy the concessions and exemptions prescribed pursuant to the legislation applicable to the DDA and other legislation in force in the Emirate.

Compliance

Article (4)

All companies and establishments licensed to operate within the land plot referred to in paragraph (b) of Article (1) of this Decree must comply with its provisions within six (6) months from the effective date hereof. The Director General of the DDA may, where required, extend this grace period for the same period.

Repeals

Article (5)

Any provision in the above-mentioned Decree No. (3) of 2023 and in any other legislation is hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Decree.

Publication and Commencement

Article (6)

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

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Ruler of Dubai

Issued in Dubai on 14 June 2023

Corresponding to 25 Thu al-Qidah 1444 A.H.

[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.