UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid approves 8,500 plots of land for Emiratis
Allocation covers 120 million square feet for citizens’ homes in Dubai's Al Yalayis 5 area
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a decision immediately allocating 8,500 plots of land for housing of Emiratis at Al Yalayis 5.
The allocation, which covers a sprawling area of 120 million square feet, has been designated to enhance the social stability and improve the quality of life of Emiratis.
The decision is part of Sheikh Mohammed’s commitment to boosting the happiness of citizens and ensuring they have access to decent living standards.
The Al Yalayis 5 area will be developed to include 10 kilometres of green areas for walking and sports activities. Entertainment areas and other amenities reachable within 20 minutes like grocery stores, a gym and a cycling track, will also be built over an area of 11 million square feet.
Who is eligible?
The first phase of allocation of land plots will start from February 28 . Citizens who have received the approval of the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment are eligible to obtain land plots. Citizens can select the plot that suits their needs using the 'Emirati' digital platform on the Dubai Now app. Members of a family will be given priority in obtaining plot allocations in the same neighbourhood.