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Dubai Municipality has introduced revised rules for constructing and renovating early childhood centres in the emirate, permitting a first floor to be used solely for administrative and support purposes, officials announced on Friday.
Additionally, preschools, nurseries, and daycare facilities are required to have a minimum setback or open area of three metres around the building.
The municipal authority also established specific guidelines for parking and land use, mandating one parking spot per classroom, one spot for every 50 square metres of office space, and one bus bay for every three classrooms.
“The updated planning standards for early childhood centres raise the quality of educational facilities and support Dubai’s goal of fostering future generations,” said Eng. Sanaa Al Alili, director of the Urban Planning Department at Dubai Municipality. She added, “The extra floor space allows for greater urban flexibility, better land utilisation, increased capacity, and improved service delivery without extra costs.”
The standards were created in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Knowledge Fund to maximise land use, enhance capacity, and strengthen services.
“It guarantees a state-of-the-art learning environment for children while boosting the attractiveness of early education investments, lowering costs for investors, and supporting Dubai’s goal of creating an integrated, sustainable community with modern educational facilities,” said Eng. Nasser BuShehab, CEO of the Planning and Governance Sector at Dubai Municipality.
Dubai has recently introduced updated regulations for early childhood centres, aimed at improving educational facilities, optimising land use, and ensuring the safety and well-being of young children across the emirate. Announced by Dubai Municipality, the new planning standards focus on both construction and operational aspects of preschools, nurseries, and daycare centres, reflecting the city’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality early education.
One of the key changes allows early childhood centres to construct a first floor dedicated solely to administrative and service use. This additional space provides more flexibility in design, enhances operational efficiency, and increases capacity without imposing extra costs on investors.
According to Eng. Sanaa Al Alili, director of the Urban Planning Department at Dubai Municipality, the updated standards not only improve urban flexibility and optimise land use but also raise service levels for children, staff, and parents.
In addition to building modifications, the regulations set clear guidelines for open spaces and setbacks. All early childhood centres are required to maintain a minimum open area or setback of three metres on all sides, ensuring children have adequate space for outdoor activities and safe circulation around the premises. The standards also specify parking requirements: each classroom must have one designated parking space, every 50 square metres of office area should have one parking spot, and one dedicated bus bay is required for every three classrooms. These measures aim to address traffic and parking challenges while supporting the operational needs of centres.
The planning standards were developed in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Knowledge Fund, reflecting a coordinated approach to early childhood education. The partnership ensures that the new rules meet both regulatory requirements and educational objectives, allowing centres to enhance learning experiences while remaining economically viable.
Eng. Nasser BuShehab, CEO of the Planning and Governance Sector at Dubai Municipality, emphasized that the regulations provide a modern, safe, and efficient learning environment. He noted that the updates also increase the investment appeal of early education facilities, reduce financial burdens on operators, and align with Dubai’s broader vision of building a sustainable and integrated community supported by contemporary educational infrastructure.
Overall, the updated planning standards mark an important step in Dubai’s efforts to strengthen early childhood education, improve urban planning, and create high-quality learning environments for the next generation, ensuring that children in the emirate have access to safe, modern, and well-equipped educational facilities.
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