Dubai has issued new rules for shared housing and has given property owners and operators a year to comply with the new regulations. Under the new circular that Dubai Municipality has released, shared housing will be divided into two categories: individual and family accommodatio
Shared housing is only allowed in approved areas, with Dubai Municipality identifying more than 44 areas so far, including Al Souq Al Kabeer, Al Ras, Al Warqa 1, Al Barsha 1, Al Muraqqabat and Al Rigga. More areas will be announced later.
Properties on major tourist and commercial streets, such as Bani Yas Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Road and Al Wasl Road, can only be used for family housing, not individual housing.
Here is how property owners and operators can apply for a shared housing.