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Khaleej times, Sun, Oct 26, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 4, 1447
Dubai announces new planning standards for early childhood centres
Emirates:
Dubai Municipality has updated regulations for building and upgrading early
childhood centres in
the emirate, allowing the construction of a first floor dedicated “exclusively
to administrative and service use”, it was announced on Friday.
Preschools, nurseries and daycare centres must also maintain a setback or open
space of at least three metres on all sides.
The civic body likewise set clear parameters for parking and plot usage,
including having one parking space per classroom, one space per 50 square metres
of office area, and one dedicated bus space for every three classrooms.
“The new planning standard for early childhood centres enhances the quality of
educational facilities and aligns with Dubai’s vision to nurture promising
future generations,” noted Eng. Sanaa Al Alili, director of the Urban Planning
Department at Dubai Municipality, adding: “The additional floor space improves
urban flexibility, optimises land use, increases capacity, and enhances service
levels without additional fees.”
The new planning standard was developed in collaboration with Knowledge and
Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Knowledge Fund to optimise land use,
improve capacity, and boost services.
“It ensures a modern learning environment for children while enhancing the
investment appeal of early education, reducing financial burdens on investors,
and aligning with Dubai’s vision to build an integrated and sustainable
community in a contemporary educational setting,” said Eng. Nasser BuShehab, CEO
of the Planning and Governance Sector at Dubai Municipality.