Last week, issue No. 762 of the Dubai Official Gazette was published, containing documents on urban planning, the activities of cultural institutions, and the public procurement system.
In addition, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) published a circular for real estate agents on protecting client privacy, and the realLaw AI team released a translation of the new UAE Civil Code into English and added new practical questions in FAQ format to the database.
1. Dubai Official Gazette No. 762 includes a number of important documents for businesses and developers.
- Law No. 8 of 2026 on urban planning amends Dubai Law No. 16 of 2023. It details the types of permits for the Master Plan Permit, Planning Permit and General Planning Permit.
- Law No. 9 of 2026 amending certain provisions of Law No. 14 of 2016 establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library updates the legal framework for library management. The objectives of this organisation are expanded to support cultural strategy and the development of scientific potential and the UAE through the provision of access to digital and electronic content.
- Law No. 10 ...