Abu Dhabi imposes fines of up to Dh10,000 for property fencing violations

Property owners in Abu Dhabi will face fines for fencing, enclosing, or covering their properties in a way that distorts the public appearance, according to new regulations by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).

Under Clause 2 of Law No. 2 of 2012, such modifications that alter the city's aesthetic, cultural, or architectural features are prohibited. Violators will be fined Dh3,000 for the first offence, Dh5,000 for the second, and Dh10,000 for any third or repeated violations, Khaleej Times reported.

The law aims to maintain the visual integrity of green spaces, walkways, buildings, marketplaces, and roads.

The DMT has also started enforcing additional regulations on preserving public appearances, effective March 10. These rules reinforce Abu Dhabi’s commitment to urban harmony, with fines ranging from Dh5,000 for a first offence to Dh20,000 for repeated violations.

Authorities are also cracking down on abandoned vehicles. Under Clause 62 of the law, leaving a dirty vehicle in public spaces carries a Dh500 fine, increasing to Dh1,000 for a second offence and Dh2,000 for repeated violations.

Clause 63 imposes penalties for leaving a vehicle’s body or frame in public areas, with fines starting at Dh1,000 and rising to Dh4,000 for repeated offences.

The DMT has urged residents to comply with these regulations to preserve the city's visual appeal and cultural heritage.