Dubai Law No. 4 of 2026 regulates shared accommodation in villa units
Article 2 of Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026 Concerning the Regulation of Occupancy and Management of Shared Accommodation in the Emirate of Dubai defines Shared Accommodation as Joint residence between a group of individuals or families, by allocating space to each of them in the real estate unit for the purpose of living
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- Villa owners intending to rent out separate floors to different families must designate their property for shared accommodation under Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026 and obtain permits through the Digital Window platform.
Dubai has introduced Law No. (4) of 2026 Concerning the Regulation of Occupancy and Management of Shared Accommodation in the Emirate of Dubai. The law defines shared accommodation as joint residence between a group of individuals or families, by allocating space to each of them in a real estate unit for the purpose of living, and includes sharing facilities and services such as the kitchen, dining room, bathroom and outdoor spaces. The law applies to all real property units located in Dubai, including those in special development zones and free zones, as well as owners authorised to designate their real property for shared accommodation. Property owners wishing to rent out different floors or sections to multiple families must comply with the provisions of this law and register through a unified digital platform (Digital Window) at the emirate level for receiving applications, studying and deciding on permits related to shared housing organization and management.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 6 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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What do I need to do?
Villa owners intending to rent out separate floors to different families must designate their property for shared accommodation under Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026 and obtain permits through the Digital Window platform.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
6 Sept 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/legal/dubai-villa-owners-rent-each-floor-family
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