Classification
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Private Residential Area -A
Premium private residential zones with larger plot sizes and generous setback requirements.
The front setback drops to 2 m where the plot fronts a road 20 m or wider.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 3-5
Private Residential Area - B
Low-density private residential plots in established neighbourhoods with direct road access.
The front setback drops to 2 m where the plot fronts a road 20 m or wider.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 10-12
Connected Residential Area – A
Semi-detached residential areas allowing connected or terraced house designs.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 30-32
Connected Residential Area – B
Connected residential zone suitable for row houses and townhouses.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 36-38
Connected Building Areas
Connected building zones with shared walls and higher allowable plot coverage ratios.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 88-93
Garden Residential Area
Spacious plots with mandatory garden setbacks and green landscaping requirements.
At least 15% of the plot is kept for planting, paving and walkways.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 48-50
Investment Apartment Block Areas -A
Decision 93/2023 sets no storey or height article for this zone: the build ratio and the setbacks are the whole cap.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 54-58
Investment Apartment Block Areas -B
Decision 93/2023 sets no storey or height article for this zone: the build ratio and the setbacks are the whole cap.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 59-63
Investment Apartment Block Areas - C
Decision 93/2023, arts. 64-69
Investment Apartment Block Areas -D
Decision 93/2023, arts. 70-75
Apartment Blocks - 4 Stories
Zoned for up to 4-storey apartment buildings, popular in developing residential suburbs.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 76-81
Apartment Blocks - 3 Stories
Smaller 3-storey apartment buildings within quieter residential neighbourhoods.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 82-87
Commercial Showroom Area
Dedicated commercial showroom plots for automotive, furniture, and large-format retail.
The front setback is 3 m where the street does not allow a commercial opening.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 325-330
Industrial Manufacturing Projects A
Heavy industrial manufacturing zones including large-scale production and processing facilities.
Article 130 publishes no ratios: these zones are approved by Industry Affairs, coordinated with the other service bodies.
Decision 93/2023, art. 130
Industrial Manufacturing Projects B
Medium industrial manufacturing suitable for light to medium production operations.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 131-136
مستودعات و مخازن
Administrative offices are capped at 20% of the plot and count inside the build ratio.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 155-160 (WHS)
Light Industries Areas
Light industrial units including workshops, small factories, and ancillary storage.
The residential share of the build ratio is capped at 120%.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 137-142
Workshops and Maintenance Services Areas
Zoned for vehicle repair workshops, maintenance services, and mechanical operations.
The residential share of the build ratio is capped at 120%.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 143-148
Service Areas
Service industry plots including logistics, warehousing, and utility service centres.
The share given to worker housing is capped at 90%.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 149-154
Agricultural Areas
Agricultural land for farming, greenhouses, and related agri-business operations.
The front setback runs by structure: 3 m greenhouses and nurseries, 5 m a private unit, 6 m farmer housing, 10 m barns and stables.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 192-197 (AGI)
Studying Area
Land parcels currently under review for reclassification or rezoning consideration.
Under study for reclassification. No requirements apply until the new classification is issued.
عمارات 3 طوابق تجاري
Same figures as 3-storey apartment blocks, with a commercial ground-floor facade.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 82-87
Housing Projects Zone
Government housing project zones managed and allocated by the Ministry of Housing.
Set by the Ministry of Housing. The requirements for housing project areas were issued as Minister Decision 899 of 2024.
Minister Decision 899/2024
منطقة غير مخططة
Plots not yet assigned an official land-use classification under the current master plan.
Unplanned land. Requirements are set once the area is planned.
Special Project
Mixed-use special zones approved on a case-by-case basis for major project proposals.
Article 235 covers projects no other section governs. Each goes to a dedicated committee with planning, traffic, environmental and social studies.
Decision 93/2023, art. 235
4 floors commercial building
Same figures as 4-storey apartment blocks, with a commercial ground-floor facade.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 76-81
SPECIAL PROJECT ZONE - g
Government-designated special project areas for unique nature or heritage developments.
Article 235 covers projects no other section governs. Each goes to a dedicated committee with planning, traffic, environmental and social studies.
Decision 93/2023, art. 235
Investment Buildings (C)*
Same figures as investment apartment blocks (C), with a commercial ground-floor facade.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 64-69
Commercial Blocks
Decision 93/2023, arts. 346-351
Private residential -B with commercial interfaces**
Same figures as the base private residential zone, with a commercial ground-floor facade.
Decision 93/2023, arts. 3-15
Implementation Stage
These are the planned areas, and all lands within these areas have had their status modified. The landowner must contact the Urban Planning and Development Authority to complete the procedures for updating the land ownership document, after which the land classification will be updated according to the approved plan for the area.
Development figures are published for guidance only and follow Prime Minister Decision 93 of 2023 on the regulatory requirements for development. The Urban Planning and Development Authority remains the sole authority on any plot.