Fines in Abu Dhabi for fencing, enclosing, or covering properties that distorts public appearance

Abu Dhabi property owners who fence, enclose, or cover their properties in a way that impairs the public's perception of them risk heavy fines. In order to maintain the aesthetic integrity of public areas throughout the emirate, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) introduced new laws, which this action follows.

The law expressly prohibits "Fencing, enclosing or covering any property, whether partially or completely, in a manner that distorts the public appearance" under Clause 2 of Law No. 2 of 2012.

First-time offenders will be punished Dh3,000, second-time offenders will be fined Dh5,000, and third-time or repeat offenders will be fined Dh10,000.

Any action that modifies a property's appearance in a way that lessens the cultural, architectural, or aesthetic qualities of public spaces is forbidden under Law No. 2 of 2012. These venues include public roadways, buildings, marketplaces, green spaces, and walkways. The law addresses the preservation of Abu Dhabi's general well-being, appearance, and public peace.

In accordance with Law No. 2 of 2012, the DMT also started implementing the requirements on the Preservation of Public Appearances on March 10 in addition to the new fencing requirements.

The significance of preserving the city's aesthetic attractiveness and cultural legacy is further emphasized by these restrictions. This new rule imposes fines ranging from Dh5,000 for the first offense to Dh20,000 for the third and subsequent offenses.