Minimum room space set for shared accommodation in Dubai
Dubai residents living in shared accommodation must have at least five square metres of space per person in a bedroom, a space enough to fit a single bed and a small desk, with limited space to move around, according to requirements outlined by Dubai Municipality.
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Dubai residents living in shared accommodation must have at least five square metres of space per person in a bedroom, a space enough to fit a single bed and a small desk, with limited space to move around, according to requirements outlined by Dubai Municipality. The municipality also set out provisions for families sharing a home, the number of residents using bathrooms, and the facilities to be provided in accommodation for individuals. More than one family may occupy a single residential unit, provided each family has a separate bedroom. Bedrooms designated for family accommodation must each have
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 7 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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