DMCC Community Regulations 2019 (Version 1)chapter by chapter

Regulation 2.1General Compliance Obligation

All Community Users must comply with the Community Regulations, Community Rules, and other applicable laws, to the extent those laws apply to them.

Regulation 2.2Duty Not to Interfere With Others' Use and Enjoyment

Each Community User must, as far as reasonably practicable, use and enjoy the Master Community without interfering with other users' use and enjoyment of it.

Regulation 4.1Comply With DMCC Group Security Decisions and Instructions

Community Users must comply with DMCC Group Security decisions and instructions to maintain security standards in the DMCC Free Zone.

Regulation 5.1Use Property Only for the Prescribed Purpose

Owners and occupiers of property in the DMCC community must not use the property for any purpose other than the purpose prescribed by DMCCA.

Regulation 5.2Obtain DMCCA Approval Before Changing Permitted Use

Owners and occupiers must not change the permitted use of their property without obtaining the prior written approval of DMCCA, the free zone authority.

Regulation 5.3Obtain and Register Official Title of Ownership

Property owners must obtain official title of ownership in their own name, register it with the Relevant Authority, and submit a copy to DMCCA for registration, or risk sanctions.

Regulation 5.4, 5.5Tie DMCC Licence to Commercial Property; No Licensed Operation From Residential Unit

DMCC Licences must be tied to a commercial property application, and licensees may not operate from a Residential Unit unless DMCCA approves otherwise.

Regulation 5.8Notify DMCCA of Occupancy and Maintain Current Contact Details

Owners and occupiers must notify DMCCA immediately upon taking occupancy of a property, provide full contact details, and report any changes, failing which a sanction may be imposed.

Regulation 6.1Maintain and Fit Out Units Per Community Rules/DMCCA Policies

Unit Holders must keep their property well maintained and fitted out in accordance with the Community Rules and any DMCCA fit-out policies or guidelines issued from time to time.

Regulation 6.2Obtain DMCCA Approval Before Sharing, Assigning or Sub-Leasing a Unit

Unit holders in DMCC community must obtain DMCCA's prior written approval before sharing, assigning or sub-leasing a unit, as approval may be refused and approved sub-leases incur an annual fee.

Regulation 6.3Obtain DMCCA Approval Before Sub-Dividing a Unit

Units may not be sub-divided without prior DMCCA approval; DMCCA may reject or amend applications and charge an associated fee.

Regulation 6.5, 6.6Operate Jointly Owned Property Compliantly and Licence the Managing Entity

Jointly Owned Property must be operated in line with applicable laws, and any managing entity representing it must be licensed by DMCCA.

Regulation 7.1, 7.2, 7.3Pay the Annual Hotel Levy

Hotel operators within the Master Community must pay an annual Hotel Levy to DMCCA from building completion certificate date, calculated by DMCCA on built-up area and paid in arrears.

Regulation 7.6Provide Auditor Certificate and Pay Hotel Levy Within 30 Days of Year End

Hotel operators must give DMCCA an auditor's certificate from a reputable international firm confirming gross revenue, and pay the hotel levy by manager's cheque within thirty days of year end.

Regulation 7.7, 7.8Cooperate With Hotel Levy Verification; No Falsification of Figures

Hotel Operators must cooperate with DMCCA and supply requested information for verifying Hotel Levy calculations; falsifying figures or underreporting gross revenue attracts a sanction plus any underpayment.

Regulation 8.1Settle Outstanding Matters on Freehold Transfer

Owners must settle all outstanding matters on freehold property transfers, including outstanding master community and other service charges, whether the transfer was started by the owner or DMCCA.

Regulation 9.1Settle Outstanding Dues on Lease Termination

On lease termination, the Occupier must settle all outstanding Property matters, including Master Community Service Charges and other service charges, regardless of who initiated termination.

Regulation 9.2, 9.3Vacate and Clear Property on Lease Termination and Notify DMCCA

Occupier must fully vacate and clear the leased property at lease termination, make good any damage, lawfully dispose of waste, and give DMCCA written notice once cleared.

Regulation 10.5, 10.6, 10.7Cooperate With DMCCA Property Inspections

Owners and occupiers must inform DMCCA of inspection requests and cooperate fully during property inspections.

Regulation 11.1, 11.2Maintain Required Property and Property Contents Insurance

Property owners and occupiers in DMCC must maintain valid required insurance and their own property contents insurance covering chattels, fixtures and fittings, as DMCCA bears no liability for contents loss.

Regulation 11.3Maintain Contractor/Development Plot Insurance and Provide Copies on Request

Contractors, sub-contractors and Owners of Development Plots under development must hold valid all-risks and third-party insurance acceptable to DMCCA and provide copies on request.

Regulation 12.1Obtain DMCCA Consent Before Altering Master Community Fabric or Function

No fabric or function of the Master Community may be altered without DMCCA's prior written consent, which must be obtained before any change is made.

Regulation 12.5Complete Post-Construction Inspections, Approvals and Completion Certificates

Owners or occupiers must obtain all relevant authority inspections, approvals, DMCCA NOCs and completion certificates, and pay DMCCA fees, before occupation or connecting utilities after construction.

Regulation 12.6Obtain Operational Fitness Certificate Before Commencing Commercial Operations

DMCC Licence holders that construct facilities on Development Plots or fit out Property must obtain an Operational Fitness Certificate before starting commercial business operations.

Regulation 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4Obtain Approval for Signage, Advertising and Branding

No signage, name plate, advertising or branding may be displayed in the master community without prior written DMCCA approval, and relevant authority approval for signage, and must comply with applicable laws.

Regulation 14.2Ensure Vehicle Roadworthiness and Compliance

Community Users must ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and comply with vehicle safety laws, and drivers violating these rules are reported to Dubai Police and may face penalties.

Regulation 14.3, 14.4, 14.5Comply With Parking Rules and Park Only at Authorised Locations

Community Users must follow Community Rules on parking and park only in authorised locations, which may carry charges; violators are reported to the Relevant Authority and face sanctions.

Regulation 14.7, 14.8Obtain Licence/Approval for Commercial Parking Operations

Owners of parking bays and commercial parking operators leasing bays in the Master Community must hold the DMCC Licence and obtain written DMCCA approval, granted at its sole discretion.

Regulation 15.2, 15.3Provide Infrastructure Access and Do Not Obstruct Access

Community users must give DMCCA and its agents reasonable access to Master Community infrastructure for servicing and maintenance, and no person may obstruct such access without written DMCCA approval.

Regulation 16.1Comply With Environmental Management Requirements

All Community Users must comply with Community Rules, Applicable Laws and Relevant Authority requirements on environment, water, waste and energy management, with non-compliance subject to sanctions or penalties.

Regulation 17.2Implement DMCCA Requirements on Rights of Access and Easements

All Owners in a DMCC Community must implement DMCCA requirements on rights of access and easements and comply with Community Rules when granting such rights to other Community Users.

Regulation 18.1, 18.2Pay Master Community Service Charges Promptly

DMCCA determines and charges Master Community Service Charges and zones, and may withdraw Master Community Facilities services where full and prompt payment of those charges is not made.

Regulation 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4Avoid Contraventions Subject to Sanctions and Fines

Anyone contravening DMCC community regulations faces discretionary fines or penalties, with ignorance no defence, automatic fines for material violations, and unpaid fines recoverable as debt after 90 days.