Law
No. (2) of 2026
Concerning
Public
Safety in the Emirate of Dubai[1]
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We,
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Federal
Law by Decree No. (20) of 2020 Concerning Specifications and Standards;
Cabinet
Resolution No. (61) of 2020 Regulating the Installation of Fire Detection
Devices in Residential Dwellings;
Cabinet
Resolution No. (90) of 2020 Concerning the Requirements and Rules for the
Installation of Fire Detection Devices in Residential Dwellings;
Law
No. (22) of 2015 Regulating Partnership between the Public Sector and the
Private Sector in the Emirate of Dubai;
Law
No. (27) of 2015 Establishing the Emirates International Accreditation Centre
and its amendments;
Law
No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of the Government of
Dubai, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Law
No. (4) of 2020 Regulating Unmanned Aircraft in the Emirate of Dubai and its
amendments;
Law
No. (5) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre;
Law
No. (26) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai;
Law
No. (19) of 2024 Regulating Law Enforcement Capacity in the Emirate of Dubai;
Law
No. (4) of 2025 Establishing the Dubai Civil Defence General Command;
Law
No. (5) of 2025 Concerning Public Health in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree
No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development Zones in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree
No. (4) of 2021 Concerning the Supreme Committee of Emergency, Crisis, and
Disaster Management in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree
No. (34) of 2022 Establishing the Agencies Affiliated to the Dubai Municipality
and Determining their Functions;
The
Order of 1961 Establishing the Dubai Municipality;
Local
Order No. (2) of 1999 Concerning Classification and Regulation of Land Use in
the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;
Local
Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Community Safety in the
Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;
The
Order Concerning Compliance with Public Health and Safety, and Environment
Protection, Legislation in the Emirate of Dubai, issued on 21 January 2004; and
The
legislation establishing and regulating free zones in the Emirate of Dubai,
Do
hereby issue this Law.
This
Law will be cited as "Law No. (2) of 2026 Concerning Public Safety in the
Emirate of Dubai".
The
following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, have the
meanings respectively assigned to them, unless the context implies otherwise:
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
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DM: |
The Dubai Municipality. |
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Director General: |
The Director General of the DM. |
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Agency: |
The Environment, Health, and Safety Agency of the
DM. |
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Concerned Entity: |
Any federal or local government entity legally vested
with the authority to regulate any matter relating to Public Safety or concerned,
under the legislation in force, with the implementation of any provision of
this Law. |
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Public Safety: |
A set of procedures, rules, and measures aimed at
achieving the highest levels of protection and safety in Public Places,
Entertainment Venues, Public Event Venues, and for the services provided and
Products intended for Placement along the Product Chain on the markets, for
the purpose of protecting human life from the Risk of injury and protecting
property from damage and destruction. |
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Public Safety Requirements: |
The systems, means, specifications, standards, and
related conformity assessment systems that, as applicable, must be
established, provided, or complied with in Public Places, Entertainment
Venues, Public Event Venues, and in connection with the services provided and
Products intended for Placement along the Product Chain on the markets, for
the purpose of ensuring Public Safety. |
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Risk Assessment: |
A systematic process for identifying Risks and
determining the measures required to prevent injury to persons and damage to,
or destruction of, property. |
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Building: |
Any structure constructed and designated for
residential, commercial, industrial, or other purposes. |
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Public Place: |
Any place to which the Public has access, whether
for a fee or free of charge. This includes, without limitation, public parks,
squares, playgrounds, complexes, marketplaces, restaurants, cafés, hotel
establishments, shopping centres, Beaches, and communal Swimming Pools,
together with the services, equipment, devices, and tools available therein. |
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Entertainment Venue: |
A place to which the Public has access, whether for
a fee or free of charge, for entertainment, recreation, leisure, sports, or
personal care purposes. These include, without limitation, cinemas, theatres,
opera houses, amusement parks, music venues, circuses, sports halls, and
gaming venues, together with the services, equipment, devices, and tools
available therein. |
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Public Event Venue: |
A place to which the Public has access, whether for
a fee or free of charge, designated for the holding of events of any type or
for any purpose. These activities include, without limitation, ceremonies,
meetings, public performances, and various entertainment activities. |
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Public: |
A group of individuals who access Public Places,
Entertainment Venues, and Public Event Venues; and who benefit from the
services provided and the Products subject to Placement along the Product Chain on the markets. |
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Accident: |
Any unplanned occurrence that may result in injuries
or damage to, or destruction of, property, whether caused by natural events,
error, omission, negligence, or non-compliance with Public Safety
Requirements. |
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Beach: |
A natural or artificial area, whether public or
private, adjacent to the sea, a creek, canal, lake, waterfront, or waterway. |
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Swimming Pool: |
A pool designated for swimming, including public,
private, indoor, outdoor, permanent, and temporary pools and hot tubs
(Jacuzzis). |
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Product: |
Any material, goods, device, or equipment intended
for use by the Public, whether new, remanufactured, or refurbished. This
includes the instructions for their installation and safe use for their
intended purposes. |
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Establishment: |
A sole proprietorship and any legal person
conducting any commercial, tourism-related, service, or agricultural
activity, excluding professional, industrial, and craft activities. |
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Owner: |
A Person who owns an Establishment or a Building, or
has the right to use, exploit, or invest in either of them. This includes a
Service Provider and an Operator. |
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Service Provider: |
A Person who provides services in Public Places,
Entertainment Venues, or Public Event Venues; who provides services, or undertakes
the Placement along the Product Chain of Products. |
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Operator: |
A Person who has full operational control over a
Public Place, Entertainment Venue, or Public Event Venue. This includes a
Person who has operational control over the equipment, tools, materials, and
goods intended for use by the Public at that place or venue. |
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Placement along the Product Chain: |
Displaying, distributing, selling, transporting,
storing, supplying, promoting, importing, or exporting a Product. |
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Public Safety Supervisor: |
A Person qualified and accredited by the Agency and
appointed by the Owner to supervise compliance with the obligations imposed
by this Law and the resolutions and manuals issued in pursuance hereof. |
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Person: |
A natural person or a public or private legal
person. |
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Permit: |
A document issued by the Agency to an Owner who
complies with the Public Safety Requirements stipulated in this Law and the
resolutions and manuals issued in pursuance hereof. |
a.
The provisions of this Law apply to
all Public Places, Entertainment Venues, Public Event Venues, and Buildings
located in the Emirate, including in Special Development Zones and free zones,
such as the Dubai International Financial Centre.
b.
The provisions of this Law do not
apply to the following places, facilities, and means of transport:
1.
airports, including their Buildings,
facilities, and infrastructure;
2.
paramilitary and security
facilities;
3.
waterways, seaports, ship berthing
areas, harbours, marinas, dry docks, and ship-repair yards;
4.
land, sea, and air means of
transport;
5.
industrial, professional, and craft
Establishments and Buildings; and
6.
Buildings under construction, except
for any parts or facilities to which the Public is permitted access or through
which the Public is permitted to pass.
This
Law aims to:
1.
support the efforts of Concerned
Entities in achieving sustainable development in the Emirate;
2.
protect lives and property by
reducing the number of injuries and fatalities, and the extent of damage,
resulting from Accidents;
3.
ensure the safety of services
provided to the Public and the Products intended for Placement along the
Product Chain on the markets;
4.
establish clear and specific
preventive standards and measures to reduce the occurrence of Accidents that
may cause harm to persons or damage to property, in accordance with the
relevant international best practices;
5.
ensure the effective implementation
of Public Safety Requirements in Public Places, Entertainment Venues, and
Public Event Venues, in a manner that supports the tourism and entertainment
sectors in the Emirate; and
6.
foster a culture of Public Safety
within the community and encourage community participation in the
implementation of, and compliance with, Public Safety procedures.
For
the purposes of this Law, the Agency will, in coordination with the Concerned
Entities, where applicable, oversee and supervise Public Safety in the Emirate.
For this purpose, the Agency will have the duties and powers to:
1.
establish the necessary conditions
and controls for reducing the occurrence of Accidents and preventing Risks to
visitors to Public Places, Entertainment Venues, and Public Event Venues;
2.
verify that the plans required for
the protection of the Public are in place, and monitor their implementation in
Public Places, Entertainment Venues, and Public Event Venues;
3.
review the designs of equipment and
devices used in Public Places, Entertainment Venues, and Public Event Venues,
including cranes and loading and unloading equipment, and verify their
compliance with all Public Safety Requirements;
4.
establish the necessary conditions
and technical specifications for the siting and construction of permanent and
temporary Swimming Pools;
5.
verify that services provided and
Products intended for Placement along the Product Chain on the markets comply
with the Public Safety Requirements;
6.
issue Permits to Entertainment
Venues and Public Event Venues licensed to operate in the Emirate, after
verifying their compliance with Public Safety Requirements, in accordance with
the provisions of this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and the
manuals approved by the Agency for this purpose;
7.
prepare, issue, and monitor
compliance with Public Safety regulations, manuals, and guidelines;
8.
receive and investigate reports of
suspected violations of Public Safety Requirements, and take the necessary
action in respect thereof;
9.
investigate the causes of Accidents,
develop the necessary measures to mitigate their effects, and devise
appropriate solutions to prevent their recurrence;
10. maintain
a database containing information on the causes of Accidents and develop
appropriate mechanisms for exchanging relevant information with the Concerned
Entities;
11. enter
into Partnerships with public and private entities within and outside the
Emirate to draw on best practices in the field of Public Safety and to ensure
the achievement of the objectives of this Law;
12. conduct
specialised studies and scientific research in the field of Public Safety;
13. oversee
the design and implementation of specialised programmes, training courses, and
workshops in the fields of Public Safety and Risk Assessment;
14. organise
awareness campaigns on Public Safety Requirements; and
15. exercise
any other powers and perform any other duties as required for the achievement
of the objectives of this Law, as assigned to it by the Director General or the
Executive Council.
a.
The following Public Safety
Requirements must be observed in Public Places, Entertainment Venues, and
Public Event Venues, having regard to their nature, the types of activities
carried out therein, and the equipment and devices therein:
1. The
equipment and devices used in such places and venues must be designed in
accordance with the approved standard specifications.
2. Adequate
lighting and ventilation must be provided in all parts of these places and
venues, particularly in enclosed areas.
3. The
necessary procedures and measures must be taken to ensure the safe entry and
exit of the Public.
4. The
prescribed capacity of such places and venues must not be exceeded.
5. The
noise limits prescribed by the legislation in force in the Emirate must be
observed so as not to increase noise pollution in the Emirate.
6. Firefighting
equipment, fire protection systems, and Emergency Evacuation arrangements must
be provided as prescribed by the Concerned Entities.
7. First-aid
supplies must be provided and made readily accessible, in coordination with the
Concerned Entities.
8. Public
Safety Supervisors at such places and venues must be trained in rescue
operations, first aid, Emergency Evacuation, and Risk and Accident prevention
and mitigation measures, as prescribed by the Concerned Entities.
9. Alarm
systems, directional signage, and warning signs must be installed, and a Public
Safety management plan must be prepared.
10. Emergency
and rescue services must be provided to ensure easy access to safe areas in the
event of an Accident.
11. Appropriate
services and facilities must be provided for the elderly, persons with
disabilities, and children.
12. Designated
lanes for small electric scooters and bicycles must be provided, as prescribed
by the Concerned Entities.
13. Any
other requirements prescribed by the legislation in force in the Emirate, or
specified by the Director General in a resolution issued in this regard, must
be fulfilled.
b.
The provisions of paragraph (a) of
this Article will not prejudice any Public Safety Requirements implemented by
the Concerned Entities in accordance with the legislation establishing them or
regulating their operations.
When
carrying out maintenance works at Public Places, Entertainment Venues, and
Public Event Venues, the following Public Safety Requirements must be observed:
1. Public
Safety directional and warning signs must be installed in those places and
venues to ensure the safety of workers and the Public.
2. Valid
inspection certificates issued by the Concerned Entities for unloading vehicles
and for lifting, loading, and unloading equipment and devices must be provided.
3. Any
other requirements prescribed by the legislation in force in the Emirate, or
specified by the Director General in a resolution issued in this regard, must
be fulfilled.
The
following Public Safety Requirements must be observed in occupied Buildings:
1.
Elevators and escalators must be
installed, in accordance with the technical specifications and requirements
prescribed by the legislation in force in the Emirate.
2.
All stairs, terraces, and balconies
must be fitted with protective guardrails, in accordance with the standard
specifications approved by the Concerned Entities.
3.
A Public Safety Supervisor must be
appointed for each Building that meets the criteria specified by a resolution
issued by the Director General.
4.
Firefighting equipment, fire detection
and suppression systems, and Emergency Evacuation requirements must be
provided, as prescribed by the Concerned Entities.
5.
First aid supplies must be provided
and made readily accessible, as prescribed by the Concerned Entities.
The
following Public Safety Requirements must be observed in Residential Dwellings:
1.
Fire detectors must be installed,
and subscriptions to electronic home security systems must be maintained, in
accordance with the relevant requirements and rules prescribed by the Concerned
Entities.
2.
All firefighting equipment and
systems specified by the Concerned Entities must be installed.
3.
All necessary measures must be
implemented to protect against fall hazards and Risks associated with
electrical wiring and systems, solar energy systems, and other smart or
technological systems.
4.
All necessary Public Safety measures
applicable to Swimming Pools, as specified by the Agency, must be implemented.
5.
Noise limits prescribed by the
legislation in force in the Emirate must be complied with.
6.
Necessary precautions and procedures
for the safe use of domestic cooking gas must be implemented, as prescribed by
the Concerned Entities.
7.
First aid supplies must be provided
and made readily accessible, in coordination with the Concerned Entities.
8.
Any other requirements prescribed by
the legislation in force in the Emirate, or determined by the Director General
pursuant to a resolution he issues in this respect, must be fulfilled.
The
following Public Safety Requirements must be observed in respect of electrical
appliances and equipment intended for Placement along the Product Chain on the local
markets:
1.
Certificates of conformity verifying
compliance with approved specifications and standards must be obtained for all
electrical appliances.
2.
Manuals required for the safe use of
electrical appliances, as well as conditions and schedules for conducting
periodic maintenance, must be provided.
3.
Any other requirements prescribed by
the legislation in force in the Emirate, or specified by the Director General
pursuant to a resolution issued in this regard, must be fulfilled.
a.
No Swimming Pool may be constructed
in the Emirate without first obtaining the Agency’s approval of the plans and
design for the Swimming Pool. This requirement also applies to Swimming Pools
in private residential villas.
b.
The Public Safety Requirements
applicable to permanent shared Swimming Pools located in Buildings, residential
compounds, clubs, hotels, or public parks must include the following:
1.
obtaining a completion certificate
confirming that the Swimming Pool is fit for use;
2.
compliance with the technical
requirements and specifications approved by the Agency for water filtration,
disinfection, recirculation, heating, and cooling; lighting systems; and the
regular maintenance of Swimming Pools;
3.
provision and regular maintenance of
the equipment necessary to ensure the safety of Swimming Pool users;
4.
appointment of a qualified lifeguard
in accordance with the requirements, standards, and specifications prescribed
by the Agency;
5.
installation of a physical safety
barrier separating adult Swimming Pools from children's Swimming Pools;
6.
placement of directional signage in
both Arabic and English, and clear markings indicating water depth in Public
Swimming Pools; and
7.
compliance with any other
requirements prescribed by the legislation in force in the Emirate, or
specified by the Director General in a resolution issued in this regard.
The
following Public Safety Requirements must be observed in temporary Swimming
Pools:
1.
The Agency's prior approval must be
obtained for the installation of temporary Swimming Pools accessible to the
Public.
2.
Temporary Swimming Pools must be
manufactured in accordance with approved specifications and standards and must
be accompanied by a valid conformity certificate.
3.
Temporary Swimming Pools must be
properly installed on stable and suitable ground, in accordance with the
relevant requirements and specifications approved by the Agency.
4.
The preventive measures set out in
the manufacturer’s instruction manual accompanying temporary Swimming Pools
must be implemented, and all necessary precautions must be taken to protect
children and prevent their access thereto.
5.
The approved occupancy limit for
users of temporary Swimming Pools must not be exceeded.
6.
Any other requirements prescribed by
the legislation in force in the Emirate, or specified by the Director General
in a resolution issued in this regard, must be fulfilled.
a.
The following Public Safety
Requirements must be observed on Beaches:
1.
All required permits and approvals
must be obtained from the DM and the Concerned Entities for activities and
events held on Beaches, including marine sports.
2.
Beaches must be equipped with all
necessary rescue and Public Safety equipment to protect the Public, including
watchtowers, qualified lifeguards, and the required information and warning
signs in Arabic and one or more foreign languages.
3.
Swimming hours must be clearly
specified.
4.
Separate and clearly marked areas
for marine sports and activities must be designated and isolated from swimming
zones by floating buoys.
5.
Beaches must be kept clean, and any
equipment or materials posing a Risk to Public Safety, such as broken glass,
sharp objects, or other hazards, must be promptly removed.
6.
Any other requirements prescribed by
the legislation in force in the Emirate, or specified by the Director General
in a resolution issued in this regard, must be fulfilled.
b.
An Establishment or entity
responsible for managing a Beach or organising events held thereon must comply
with the Public Safety Requirements prescribed in paragraph (a) of this
Article.
An
Owner in a Public Place, Entertainment Venue, or Public Event Venue, as the
case may be, must:
1.
comply with the Public Safety
Requirements prescribed by this Law, the resolutions and manuals issued in
pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate;
2.
comply with the Public Safety
manuals, circulars, and directives issued by the Agency and the Concerned Entities;
3.
obtain a Permit before commencing
the operations of an Entertainment Venue to ensure Public Safety, and before
carrying out any changes or modifications that may affect Public Safety
therein;
4.
meet the Public Safety Requirements
related to accessibility and safe entry and exit for persons with disabilities
in such places or venues;
5.
ensure the safe operation and use of
equipment and devices at such places or venues, and protect users from
potential hazards;
6.
take all necessary measures to raise
awareness among the Public of applicable safety procedures;
7.
develop an Emergency response plan
to address Accidents, as determined by the Agency and the Concerned Entities
and in accordance with the resolutions and manuals issued under this Law. This
plan must include the measures required to prevent overcrowding, evacuate the
Public, facilitate access to safe areas, and provide first aid;
8.
notify the Agency of any Accidents
or injuries occurring in the places and venues under his supervision, within
the time frames and in the cases specified in the relevant manuals adopted by
the DM;
9.
submit to the Agency a report on the
measures taken for Risk Assessment. For this purpose, an Owner may engage any
companies or Establishments specialised in this field;
10. implement
the necessary preventive and mitigation measures and allocate the necessary
resources to reduce Risks and prevent Accidents or the escalation of resulting
damage;
11. conduct
periodic technical inspections of the equipment, tools, and devices used at
these places or venues through companies and Establishments approved by the DM
and the Concerned Entities, and maintain valid inspection certificates on-site
for review by competent personnel;
12. carry
out periodic maintenance of all equipment and devices used in these places or
venues to ensure their safe use by the Public;
13. provide
firefighting equipment and tools approved by the Concerned Entities, and
conduct periodic testing thereof to verify their effectiveness and readiness;
14. take
the necessary measures to prevent Public access, in whole or in part, to these
places or venues during construction or maintenance works;
15. clearly
display safety guidelines and instruction manuals for the use of equipment,
machinery, tools, and devices available at these places or venues, in a
prominent and visible place accessible to the Public to ensure compliance;
16. provide
instruction manuals on the proper use of equipment and devices and the procedures
to be followed in the event of malfunction or operational defects;
17. appoint
Public Safety Supervisors at these places and venues, in accordance with the
relevant requirements approved by the Agency;
18. ensure
that Public Safety Supervisors receive appropriate qualifications and regular
training on the equipment and devices used at these places and venues, in
accordance with the relevant requirements approved by the Agency;
19. fully
cooperate with the competent employees of the DM and the Concerned Entities in
the Emirate, and provide them with all the information and data they request;
20. prepare
a detailed Risk Assessment study, including contingency measures and response
procedures in the event of an Accident; and
21. comply
with any other obligations determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of
the Director General.
When
visiting Public Places, Entertainment Venues, or Public Event Venues, members
of the Public must:
1.
follow all Public Safety procedures,
instructions, and guidelines applicable at such places and venues;
2.
follow the instructions and
guidelines related to the safe use of equipment, machinery, tools, and devices
available at such places and venues;
3.
follow all procedures required for
evacuating these places and venues, and fully cooperate with Public Safety
Supervisors, Owners, and the Concerned Entities in the event of an Accident or
Emergency;
4.
act with due care at these places
and venues, and exercise appropriate supervision over their children therein;
5.
observe designated swimming times at
public Beaches;
6.
not enter areas designated for
personnel working at these places and venues, or any other restricted areas;
7.
follow the instructions when using
equipment and devices; and
8.
comply with any other obligations determined
pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Director General.
a.
Subject to legal liability, no
Person may commit any of the following acts:
1.
Placement
along the Product Chain or use of explosives, fireworks,
toxic Products, hazardous gases, highly flammable liquids, or other dangerous
Products, without prior authorisation from the Concerned Entities;
2.
storing Waste in a manner that poses
a Risk to Public Safety, particularly in readily accessible Public Places;
3.
placing in a Waste Container any
materials that may cause damage to that Container or to the Waste transport
vehicle, or that may pose a danger to the health and safety of persons
collecting, transporting, and disposing of Waste;
4.
moving or relocating a Waste Container
without first obtaining the approval of the DM, or tampering with its contents;
or
5.
tampering with manholes, sewage
outlets, or stormwater drainage systems, except by authorised personnel.
b.
No Person may trade any tools,
devices, or Products intended for human use, entertainment, or education if
such tools, devices, or Products:
1.
do not meet the Public Safety
Requirements stipulated in this Law, the resolutions and manuals issued in
pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate;
2.
pose a Risk to Public Safety or the
safety of users; or
3.
are not accompanied by instructions
for safe use in Arabic and English.
c.
No Person may conduct any activity
that poses a Risk to Public Safety, unless that activity is expressly
authorised by the Agency and the Concerned Entities and complies with all
applicable Public Safety Requirements.
The
DM may, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, conduct the necessary
inspections and tests on the Products intended for Placement along the Product
Chain in the Emirate, at the Owner’s expense, to verify that they do not pose a
Risk to Public Safety. The DM may also require any additional data or
information about the components used in the manufacture of those Products, and
the safety precautions applicable to their use.
Without
prejudice to the legislation governing access to, and the privacy of, private
premises, and without infringing upon individual freedoms, competent DM employees
are authorised to conduct all monitoring and inspection activities to verify
compliance with the provisions of this Law and the resolutions and manuals
issued in pursuance hereof. For this purpose, they will have the authority to:
1.
enter and inspect Public Places,
Entertainment Venues, Public Event Venues, and the Buildings and Establishments
governed by the provisions of this Law; and
2.
use smart devices, equipment, and
applications, including Unmanned Aircraft, to conduct monitoring and inspection
operations in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate.
a.
Without prejudice to any stricter
penalty stipulated in any other legislation, a Person who commits any of the
violations stipulated in this Law or the resolutions and manuals issued in
pursuance hereof will be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred
dirhams (AED 500) and not more than one million dirhams (AED 1,000,000).
b.
The Chairman of the Executive
Council will issue a resolution determining the acts that constitute violations
of the provisions of this Law and the resolutions and manuals issued in
pursuance hereof and the fine prescribed for each violation.
c.
Upon repetition of the same
violation within one (1) year from the date of the previous violation, the
amount of the fine imposed on the violator will be doubled. A fine must not
exceed two million dirhams (AED 2,000,000).
The
DM may, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, take all necessary
measures to ensure Public Safety in the Emirate. In particular, the DM may take
one or more of the following measures:
1.
seizing Products posing a Risk to
Public Safety, pending inspection and verification of compliance with Public
Safety Requirements;
2.
destroying or re-exporting any
non-compliant Products that violate Public Safety Requirements, at the expense
of the violator;
3.
withdrawing or impounding Products
pending the issuance of a court ruling in respect thereof;
4.
closing the Public Places, Entertainment
Venues, and Public Event Venues that pose a Risk to Public Safety, and
prohibiting entry thereto, partially or fully, until the causes of the
violation are remedied and compliance with Public Safety Requirements is
verified; and/ or
5.
taking any other measures determined
by the Director General pursuant to the relevant resolution issued by him in
this respect.
In
addition to the administrative penalties and measures prescribed in this Law, a
violator must remedy the violation, redress any resulting damages, and restore
the situation to its original state at his own expense within the time frame
prescribed by the Agency and the Concerned Entities. Should the violator fail
to remedy the violation, the DM may, by using its own resources or engaging
third parties, remedy the violation at the violator's expense and charge the
violator twenty-five percent (25%) of the relevant costs and expenses as
administrative fees. The DM will estimate these costs, and its estimation will
be deemed final.
The
employees of the DM, the Concerned Entities, and the entities to which the DM
outsources any of its functions under this Law and the resolutions and manuals
issued in pursuance hereof, who are nominated pursuant to the relevant
resolutions of the Director General or the officials in charge of these
entities, will have the capacity of Law Enforcement Officers to record the acts
committed in contravention of the provisions of this Law and the resolutions
and manuals issued in pursuance hereof. For this purpose, they may issue the
necessary violation reports; and, where necessary, seek the assistance of
police personnel.
Any
affected party may submit a written grievance against the decision, procedure,
or measure taken against him under this Law and the resolutions and manuals
issued in pursuance hereof within ten (10) working days of being notified of
the contested decision, procedure, or measure. The grievance will be
determined, within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, by a
committee formed for this purpose by the Director General, the official in
charge of the Concerned Entity, or the entity to which the DM outsources any of
its functions under this Law and the resolutions and manuals issued in
pursuance hereof, as the case may be, and the decision on the grievance will be
final.
All
Government Entities and non-government entities in the Emirate must fully
cooperate with the DM to enable it to perform its functions under this Law and
the resolutions and manuals issued in pursuance hereof. These entities must,
upon request, provide the DM with all forms of support.
Neither
the DM nor the Concerned Entities will be liable to third parties for any
damage they may sustain as a result of failure by Owners to comply with the
Public Safety Requirements stipulated in this Law and the resolutions and
manuals issued in pursuance hereof. Owners will be solely liable for such
damage.
a. The
DM may, in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate and in
coordination with the Department of Finance, outsource any of its functions or
the Agency’s functions under this Law and the resolutions and manuals issued in
pursuance hereof to any public or private entity, including the authorities
supervising Special Development Zones and free zones, pursuant to an agreement
concluded with that entity for this purpose. This agreement will determine the
rights and obligations of both parties.
b. When
the DM outsources any of its functions under paragraph (a) of this Article:
1.
the contracted entity must:
i.
comply with the applicable
legislation and meet the requirements and standards adopted by the DM in the
field of Public Safety;
ii.
perform, under the supervision of
the DM, the functions outsourced to it within the limits of what it has been
authorised to perform;
iii.
provide the DM with the data and
information it requires within the deadlines prescribed by the DM; and
iv.
comply with the conditions and
requirements applicable to Public Safety Supervisors and to any of its audit
and inspection personnel.
2.
Moreover, the contracted entity must
possess the necessary resources and the technical and administrative capacity
to carry out the functions assigned to it by the DM.
In
return for issuing the Permits and providing the services stipulated in this
Law and the resolutions and manuals issued in pursuance thereof, the DM will
collect the fees determined in the relevant resolution of the Chairman of the
Executive Council.
Fees,
fines, expenses, and costs collected pursuant to this Law and the resolutions
and manuals issued in pursuance hereof will be paid to the Public Treasury of
the Government of Dubai.
The
provisions of this Law will apply without prejudice to:
1.
the public safety functions vested
in the Concerned Entities under the legislation in force in the Emirate;
2.
the conditions for issuing the
licenses, permits, and approvals required by Government Entities in the Emirate
for conducting any activities in locations governed by the provisions of this
Law and the resolutions and manuals issued in pursuance hereof, and the audit
and inspection powers granted to those entities;
3.
the Consumer protection provisions
stipulated in applicable legislation; and
4.
the provisions governing Product
Recalls, market Withdrawals, and refund procedures.
All
Persons governed by this Law must comply with its provisions and with the
resolutions and manuals issued in pursuance hereof within a period not
exceeding two (2) years from the date on which this Law comes into force. The
Chairman of the Executive Council may, where required and upon the
recommendations of the Director General, extend this grace period once for the
same period.
With
the exception of the resolutions which the Chairman of the Executive Council is
exclusively authorised to issue under this Law, the Director General will, in
coordination with the Concerned Entities, issue the resolutions required for
implementing the provisions of this Law and Public Safety manuals and
guidelines.
a.
The above-mentioned Local Order No.
(11) of 2003 is hereby repealed.
b.
Any provision in any other
legislation is also hereby repealed to the extent that it conflicts with the
provisions of this Law.
c.
The bylaws, resolutions, and manuals
issued in implementation of the above-mentioned Local Order No. (11) of 2003
will continue in force, to the extent that they do not contradict the
provisions of this Law, until new superseding bylaws, resolutions, and manuals
are issued.
This
Law comes into force on 1 June 2026, and will be published in the Official
Gazette.
Mohammed bin
Rashid Al-Maktoum
Ruler
of Dubai
Issued in Dubai on
27 February 2026
Corresponding to 10 Ramadan 1447 A.H.
©2026 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the
Emirate of Dubai
[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.