Dubai: A resolution allowing property owners to convert gyms on the roofs of buildings located beyond the Central Business District, into housings or offices has been issued.
Eng Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality, issued the resolution upon a request to modify the use of gym space in these buildings to residential use or as offices.
According to the resolution, altering gyms on buildings’ roofs is allowed only if the gym is set up on the building’s roof space. Also, the gym space in residential buildings cannot be used to set up studio apartments.
The resolution stressed the need to abide by rules and regulations related to providing parking in new buildings. For old and already existing buildings, the resolution increases the parking deficit by 5 per cent more to deal with cases in which alternative technical and engineering solutions are impossible.
It also emphasises the need to adhere to rules and regulations pertaining to planning and structural modifications as well as to building code regulations and construction specifications.
Fees stipulated in case of changing the use of gyms to residential use or offices should be levied from property owners.
