Dubai (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 06 March 2026) In his capacity as the ruler of the United Arab Emirates DubaiHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and prime minister Subordinate United Arab EmiratesLaw No. (2) of 2026 was issued regarding public safety in the Emirate DubaiIt aims to establish a clear legislative framework to ensure high safety standards for individuals and property and to support sustainable development. The law is effective from the first June 2026 and will be published in the Official Gazette.
The law aims to protect lives and property by reducing injuries, deaths and damages from accidents, and ensuring the safety of public services and products marketAnd setting clear preventive standards in line with international standards The best Practices.
It also seeks to enforce and support public safety in places and events DubaiThe tourism and entertainment sectors in the country, in addition to raising awareness of community safety, and engaging the public in following safety procedures.
The law determines Dubai The Municipality’s Environment, Health and Safety Agency, in coordination with relevant authorities, is responsible for supervising and regulating public safety in the emirate, with clearly defined powers and responsibilities to carry out this role effectively.
The law specifies public safety rules and requirements for places and events, including standards for equipment, lighting, adequate ventilation, safe entry and exit, limits on the number of people allowed to enter to prevent overcrowding, and controls on noise levels to avoid… Hearing Risks and excessive exposure to sound.
The law requires venues and events to provide firefighting equipment, emergency evacuation procedures, first aid supplies, trained safety supervisors, alarm systems, safety signage, and a public safety department plan to protect attendees. It also sets public safety standards and requirements for maintenance activities for buildings, inhabited homes, electrical appliances and equipment, swimming pools and beaches. Owners, operators and service providers must adhere to the relevant law, regulations and guidelines stipulated by the authorities to ensure public safety.
The law also specifies the responsibilities of the public and requires them to abide by them everyone Public safety procedures, instructions and guidelines in public places, entertainment venues and events. They must follow instructions for the use of equipment, machines, and tools, cooperate with public safety supervisors, and adhere to emergency evacuation procedures.
In addition, the public must observe the permitted swimming times on beaches, avoid restricted areas designated for employees or other unauthorized areas, follow safety instructions when using equipment, and fulfill any other obligations determined by the Director General of the Authority. Dubai Municipality to ensure public safety.
The law prohibits handling explosives, fireworks, toxic or flammable materials, or other unsafe products without a permit. It is also prohibited to place hazardous materials in waste containers or collect them VehiclesMoving or tampering with containers and opening or interfering with manholes, sewage pipes or rainwater drains, with the exception of authorized employees.
The law also prohibits the use of or sale For any tools, devices or products intended for human use, entertainment or education If it does not meet the public safety requirements stipulated in this law, the relevant regulations and guidelines or other applicable legislation, or if it poses a risk to public safety. Items should also include instructions for safe use in both Arab and English. The law also prohibits anyone from doing so from – Practicing activities that pose a threat to public safety unless licensed by the competent authorities and fully committed to them everyone Public safety requirements.
Anyone who violates the new law, its regulations, or its guidelines maybe A fine ranging from 500 dirhams to 1,000,000 dirhams, with the violation being repeated within a double year. fine Up to 2,000,000 dirhams. Executive Board of Dubai Actions considered violations and corresponding fines will be determined.
The municipality and employees of the relevant authorities appointed by the city director general Dubai The municipality, or its relevant chiefs, have judicial enforcement powers to document violations, issue reports, and involve perpetrators if necessary. police.
The law grants any affected party the right to submit a written appeal against the decisions, actions or measures taken under this law within 10 working days from the date of notification thereof. Appeals are decided within 30 days by a committee appointed by the Director General Dubai The municipality, the competent authority, or the entity approved by the municipality. The committee’s decision is final.
Dubai Municipality and the relevant authorities are not responsible for damage resulting from the owner’s failure to comply with public safety requirements; Only the owner is responsible. everyone Affected parties must comply with the provisions of the new law within two years, with the possibility of a one-time extension of the law same The period approved by the Executive Council based on the municipality’s recommendation.
The law repeals Local Order No. (11) of 2003 regarding public health and community safety in the governorate DubaiIncluding its amendments, and any provisions that conflict with it in other legislation. The existing regulations, decisions and instructions issued pursuant to Local Order No. (11) of 2003 will remain in effect insofar as they do not conflict with this law, until they are replaced by new regulations, decisions and instructions.