Explanatory Notes on the Interpretation of "Public Benefit" in Law No. (2) of 2022

In exercise of the functions vested in the General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (the “SLC General Secretariat") under Law No. (14) of 2024 Concerning the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai, the SLC General Secretariat is mandated to issue and publish explanatory notes on local Legislation in force in the Emirate, in accordance with the principles, rules, and conditions of legislative interpretation adopted by the SLC General Secretariat in this respect; and

With reference to the request submitted by the Acquisition Committee established under Law No. (2) of 2022 Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property for Public Benefit in the Emirate of Dubai, and pursuant to Resolution No. (2) of 2022 Concerning the Acquisition Committee for Real Property for Public Benefit in the Emirate of Dubai,

The SLC General Secretariat hereby provides the following interpretation of the term “Public Benefit" as used in the Law:

— Interpretation

— May private companies request the Acquisition of Real Property?

¹ Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

² Pursuant to the provisions of sub-paragraph (b)(4) of Article (8) of Law No. (14) of 2024 Concerning the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai, explanatory notes issued by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai and published in the Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai, including the interpretation of the provisions of such Legislation, are "binding on all persons and have the same force of law as the Legislation being interpreted."