Order Concerning Open Public Beaches

We, Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,

After perusal of: The Order of 1961 Establishing the Dubai Municipality,

Do hereby issue this Order.

The Dubai Municipality is hereby assigned the supervision and conservation of open public beaches in the Emirate of Dubai. The Dubai Municipality is also vested with the power to use these beaches for setting up public facilities and utilities, planting areas, and entertainment services.

The competent inspectors of the Dubai Municipality, in their capacity as law enforcement officers, will investigate any acts of demolition, destruction, or vandalism of the public facilities, utilities, planting areas, or services infrastructure existing at open public beaches and any other acts that may cause damage to the same or render them unusable; pursue the perpetrators of these acts, and gather the information and evidence required for investigating and prosecuting such perpetrators.

The perpetrators of the acts referred to in the preceding sub-paragraph will be punished by the penalties prescribed for such acts in the penal laws in force; and will be sentenced to a supplementary penalty that is commensurate with the severity of damage caused by the offence.

For purposes of this Order, the Dubai Municipality may seek assistance from local government departments and public authorities and corporations. Upon request, these entities must provide the Dubai Municipality with assistance.

The Director General of the Dubai Municipality will issue the bylaws and resolutions required for the implementation of this Order.

This Order will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.

©2021 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 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.

Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai

Issued in Dubai on 21 November 2001 Corresponding to 6 Ramadan 1422 A.H.