His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. (2) of 2026 concerning public safety in the Emirate of Dubai. The new legislation establishes a comprehensive legal framework designed to ensure the highest levels of safety for both individuals and property while supporting the efforts of government entities to achieve sustainable development across the emirate.

The law will officially come into effect on June 1, 2026, and will be published in the official gazette in accordance with the established legal procedures.

The legislation aims to protect lives and property by reducing injuries, fatalities, and damages caused by accidents. It also seeks to ensure the safety of services provided to the public as well as products circulated in local markets.

The law introduces clear standards and preventive measures intended to minimize risks and prevent incidents that may cause harm to people or property, aligning Dubai’s safety regulations with globally recognized best practices in public safety management.

The law also focuses on ensuring the implementation of public safety requirements in public spaces, entertainment venues, and locations hosting public events throughout Dubai. These measures are intended to support the emirate’s tourism and entertainment sectors while promoting community awareness about the importance of adhering to public safety practices.

In addition, the Environment, Health and Safety Establishment under Dubai Municipality has been granted the authority, in coordination with relevant entities, to supervise and monitor the implementation of public safety standards across the emirate.

According to the law, detailed safety requirements have been established for public spaces, entertainment venues, and event locations depending on the nature of the activities conducted there and the equipment used within them.

Among the most important requirements are ensuring that equipment and devices comply with approved technical specifications, providing adequate lighting and ventilation in all areas—especially enclosed spaces—and implementing procedures that ensure safe entry and exit for visitors while adhering to the maximum occupancy limits permitted for each location. The law also requires compliance with approved noise levels under the emirate’s regulations in order to prevent excessive noise pollution.

Additional safety measures include the provision of fire-fighting equipment and fire protection systems, emergency evacuation requirements, and the availability of accessible first-aid resources in coordination with relevant authorities.

The law also requires the qualification of public safety supervisors responsible for overseeing safety procedures in these venues, along with the installation of warning systems and guidance signage. In addition, venues must implement a comprehensive public safety management plan to ensure the protection of visitors and participants at events and public facilities.