Dubai Municipality Launches ‘Home First' to Enhance Housing for Emirati Families
This initiative introduces key urban planning amendments aimed at strengthening family stability, fostering social cohesion, and improving quality of life. It also supports the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme, which focuses on reinforcing family bonds and creating a sustainable residential environment for Emirati households.
As part of 'Home First,' Dubai Building Code updates now allow greater flexibility in residential planning. Key amendments include: Side family annex construction before the main villa, providing additional living spaces.
Separate villas for sons within the family property to balance privacy and togetherness.
100% extension allowance on the second floor to maximize space.
Revised setback regulations, reducing minimum setbacks to 1.5 metres and allowing annexes to reach eight metres across two floors.
Adjacent townhouses can now be built across two plots, improving urban efficiency.
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Acting Director-General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized that 'Home First' reflects a flexible and sustainable urban planning vision, aligned with Dubai Social Agenda 33, which aims to make Dubai the world's best city for housing and community well-being.
Emirati citizens are encouraged to explore the initiative's benefits by visiting Dubai Municipality's official website or contacting its call centre at 800900. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Dubai Municipality continues to refine construction regulations to enhance quality of life for all residents.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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