Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. (6) of 2025 concerning the allocation of government land plots to public entities in Dubai. The law aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and aims to streamline the distribution and efficient use of government plots, while providing public entities with the necessary land to fulfill their mandate.
According to Emirates News Agency, the newly issued law specifies conditions for the allocation of government land plots to federal and local public entities. It ensures that land is earmarked to support entities in delivering services, fulfilling duties, and establishing facilities necessary to perform their legal functions. The law outlines the responsibilities of Dubai Municipality, including overseeing land allocation in line with Law No. (16) of 2023 on Urban Planning in Dubai, and coordinating with local government entities.
Dubai Municipality is tasked with receiving land allocation requests from public entities, assessing the actual need for the land, and determining the locations and sizes of the requested plots. Additionally, the Municipality is responsible for issuing site maps for allocated government land, maintaining a registry of relevant land data, and coordinating with the Land Department to ensure data alignment in both registries.
Law No. (6) of 2025 grants Dubai Municipality the authority to reclaim government land allocated to public entities, change its location, or require the removal of constructions if the conditions for land recovery specified in the law and regulations are met. It also defines the circumstances under which the Municipality can reclaim allocated land.
The criteria for allocating government land include urgent needs based on economic, security, social, and service factors, as well as the availability of land and the importance of its proposed use. The Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai will issue the necessary decisions to implement this law. The new law overrides any other legislation that may contradict its provisions and will take effect 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.