Labour accommodations must be 5 km from residential areas under MoHRE standards

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that labour accommodations must be at least five kilometres away from family residential areas and close to industrial zones and transport networks. The Worker Accommodation Standards Guide stipulates that labour housing should be located away from environmental pollution sources and flood-prone areas, while maintaining access to major roads and workplaces. Accommodation providers must also provide free internet services to enable workers to communicate with their families and access digital services. Operators should organise recreational, social and cultural activities during official holidays to support workers' psychological and social well-being. Labour housing complexes accommodating 1,000 workers or more must provide 24-hour medical clinics, sports facilities and access to financial services. The standards require sufficient space for vehicle movement, parking and bus access, while ensuring emergency vehicles, ambulances and civil defence teams can reach sites quickly.