Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism at Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has urged holiday home operators in the Emirate to comply with regulations established to safely manage holiday homes in the local community and register their properties with its online system before the stipulated deadline of August 1,2022.
Property owners who are interested to renting out a holiday home to the visitors will have to follow a simple online application procedure, which includes providing several documents, including;
- A License Application Form
- A Photocopy of the Passport or Emirates ID of the Owner
- The Rental Unit’s Certificate of Insurance
- The Rental Unit’s Deed, and
- Any additional documentation requested by DCT Abu Dhabi
“In line with international best practices, we are reminding holiday home operators that the deadline to obtain their license and lawfully take part in the temporary home letting business is 1st August. Our aim is for residents and visitors alike to feel comfortable and safe at holiday homes across the emirate, making Abu Dhabi an even more attractive destination for business and leisure travelers. We thank all operators and members of the community for their cooperation and understanding.”
Mr. Hamad Mohammed Saeed Alsudain, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance Director at DCT Abu Dhabi revealed about the compliance.
THE REGULATIONS
The requirements for operating holiday home rentals in the emirate came into effect last year following a decision by the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The regulations make sure that private accommodation operators maintain a standard of excellence whilst providing a wide variety of safe and secure options. The system also serves to support the increased demand for alternatives to established hotels and hotel apartments. With this, DCT Abu Dhabi is safeguarding high-quality holiday homes by supporting residential communities.
Existing holiday homeowners in the Emirate can visit the online system at link to complete the simple registration process to comply with the regulations. Requirements for homeowners seeking to complete online registration. The complete rules and regulations are also available for operators in a comprehensive manual on this link.
For more information on the license and the registration process, contact the DCT Abu Dhabi Licensing Department at [email protected].