Administrative Resolution No. (110) of 2020

Regulating the Provision of Services at

Labour Accommodation[1]

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The Director General of the Dubai Municipality,

 

After perusal of:

Cabinet Resolution No. (13) of 2009 Approving the General Standards Manual for Group Labour Accommodation and Related Services, and its amendments;

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;

Regulation No. (10) of 2006 Concerning Applications for Exemption from Compliance with Planning and Construction Regulations in the Emirate of Dubai;

Regulation No. (3) of 2007 Concerning Applications to Modify the Permitted Use of Land and Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai;

Administrative Resolution No. (66) of 2007 Concerning Rules for Exemption from Compliance with Planning and Construction Determinants;

Administrative Resolution No. (241) of 2008 Concerning Applications for Exemption from Compliance with Planning and Construction Determinants and Applications to Modify the Permitted Use of Land and Buildings; and

Administrative Resolution No. (44) of 2019 Regulating the Provision of Services at Labour Accommodation,

 

Does hereby issue this Resolution.

Definitions

Article (1)

The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:

Emirate:

The Emirate of Dubai.

DM:

The Dubai Municipality.

Permit:

A document issued by the DM authorising the owner of Labour Accommodation to add built-up area to, or partially modify the use of, existing or under-construction Labour Accommodation for the purpose of providing Services to the labourers residing therein, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.

Labour Accommodation:

A building or compound of buildings designated as residence for labourers.

Services:

The activities specified by the DM and authorised by it at Labour Accommodation. This includes, without limitation, clinics, groceries, supermarkets, money exchanges, automated teller machines, barbershops, laundries, restaurants, bakeries, mobile phone retailers; travel agencies; and pedal cycles repair shops.

Scope of Application

Article (2)

The provisions of this Resolution will apply to Labour Accommodation located in the Emirate at the zones that are governed by the planning and construction legislation of the DM. This Resolution will not apply to Labour Accommodation located within Jebel Ali First Industrial Area, except in relation to restaurants.

Requirements for Issuing Permits

Article (3)

 

The issuance of a Permit will be subject to the following requirements:

1.    The Permit application must be submitted by the owner of the Labour Accommodation on the forms approved by the DM, and in accordance with the procedures adopted by it for this purpose.

2.    The total area designated for all Services must not exceed half a square metre (0.5 m²) multiplied by the maximum number of labourers, as per the housing capacity of the Labour Accommodation.

3.    The Labour Accommodation must meet all the planning requirements and standards stipulated in Article (4) of this Resolution.

4.    The fees prescribed pursuant to the above-mentioned Regulation No. (3) of 2007 must be collected.

5.    All required approvals, and commercial and professional licenses, must be obtained from the Government Entities concerned with the Services to be provided.

Meeting Planning Requirements and Standards

Article (4)

For the purpose of issuing a Permit, the Labour Accommodation must meet the following planning requirements and standards:

1.    The place where any Service will be provided must have a private and secured entrance that is accessible to the persons residing within, and outside of, the Labour Accommodation.

2.    Provision of the Services must not preclude the provision of any of the essential services that must be provided at the Labour Accommodation as prescribed by the above-mentioned Cabinet Resolution No. (13) of 2009.

3.    Provision of the Services must not affect the approved minimum area of 3.7 square metres (3.7 m²) that must be designated for each labourer within the rooms of the Labour Accommodation.

4.    The Labour Accommodation must meet any other conditions and requirements stipulated in the above-mentioned Administrative Resolution No. (66) of 2007.

5.    The area designated for providing any Service must not be less than twelve square metres (12 m²) or more than one hundred square metres (100 m²), and must be demarcated on the construction plans. This will not apply to the following Services:

a.    Restaurants

The area of a restaurant will be determined based on the area designated to dining rooms as per the plans approved pursuant to the building permits.

b.    Supermarkets

The area of a supermarket must not exceed two hundred and thirty-two square metres (232 m²).

Control and Audit

Article (5)

 

The extension or alteration works performed for the purpose of providing Services within Labour Accommodation pursuant to this Resolution will be subject to control and audit by the DM. The DM will verify compliance with the relevant technical specifications, requirements, and procedures prescribed by the planning and construction legislation in force in the Emirate, as well as compliance with this Resolution; and will take the necessary action in respect of any violations.

Repeals

Article (6)

The above-mentioned Administrative Resolution No. (44) of 2019 is hereby repealed. Any provision in any other administrative resolution will also be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Resolution.

Publication and Commencement

Article (7)

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

Dawood Abdul Rahman Al Hajiri

Director General

Dubai Municipality

Issued on 12 April 2020

Corresponding to 19 Shaban 1441 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.