Zoning Laws
Zoning laws are regulatory frameworks governing permitted land use, building specifications, and development parameters within designated geographic areas, administered by Dubai Municipality and fundamental to property rights and valuation.
| Primary Classifications | Permitted Use |
| Residential | Housing, limited home-based business |
| Commercial | Offices, retail, hospitality |
| Industrial | Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics |
| Mixed-use | Combined residential and commercial |
| Special use | Educational, healthcare, government |
| Development Parameters | Regulations |
| Floor area ratio (FAR) | Total buildable area vs plot size |
| Plot coverage | Maximum ground floor footprint |
| Setbacks | Minimum distances from boundaries |
| Height limits | Maximum elevation restrictions |
| Investor Implications | Impact |
| Value determination | Higher density zones command premium |
| Use flexibility | Commercial zones offer more options |
| Future potential | Rezoning possibility affects long-term value |
| Compliance risk | Non-conforming use limits financing and resale |
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