Sheikh Hamdan issues resolution on tourist camps in Dubai

Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued the Executive Council Resolution No. (24) of 2020 on tourist camps in Dubai.

According to the resolution, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is the sole entity responsible for establishing standards regarding the setup and operation of tourist camps in Dubai, and will outline the terms and conditions to operate such camps.

Tourist camps can be established in the emirate only after a permit is obtained from DTCM.

The injunction is applicable to all tourist camps in Dubai, including those within private development zones, free zones and the Dubai International Financial Centre, official news agency WAM reported.

Tourist camp operators must abide by Dubai legislations and the conditions mentioned in the permit. Operators must adhere to the occupancy limit for the camp stated in the permit, not changing the camp’s location without obtaining a permit, respecting contractual obligations to customers, documenting all the services offered within the camp and following all health, sanitation, safety and security requirements.

The resolution seeks to reinforce Dubai’s status as a holiday destination, and regulate the operations of tourist camps.

Tourist camp operators must abide by the resolution within six months of the date of its activation.