08/09/2026
The enforcement of Dubai’s housing regulations has placed greater focus on illegal property sharing, overcrowding, and compliance with residential occupancy requirements. In my legal comment published in Gulf News, I address the question: Can authorities conduct inspections of residential properties in Dubai to identify illegal sharing or housing violations?
Dubai’s regulatory framework provides for property inspections as part of housing oversight, highlighting the importance for landlords, tenants, and occupants to understand and comply with applicable residential-use and occupancy requirements.
Read the full article: https://www.professionallawyer.me/publications/civil-law/crackdown-on-illegal-sharing-dubai-housing-law-allows-surprise-routine-inspections