Ajman Launches Pilot Initiative to Regulate Shared and Bachelor Accommodation

Ajman has launched a pilot phase of a project to classify and regulate buildings, including shared accommodation in residential buildings. This initiative forms part of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department’s ongoing efforts to improve efficient building use, provide a safe and well-regulated residential environment, and enhance urban planning and quality of life across the emirate.

The department announced the rollout of the service across five initial areas, namely Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Nakheel, Liwara, and Al Rumaila. The experiment will be carefully evaluated before the initiative is expanded or further developed.

Mohammed Abdulwahab Mustafa, director of the Municipal Control and Inspection Department, stated that the initiative is intended to address challenges associated with bachelor and shared accommodation by establishing clear frameworks to govern residential occupancy. He noted that the policy aims to balance the needs of various segments of society with urban planning requirements through a structured methodology.

To support the launch, a workshop was recently held for real estate companies to familiarize them with the new policy on bachelor and shared accommodation. The session outlined the goals and priorities of the initiative, clarified the approved requirements and conditions for bachelors staying in buildings, and explained how shared accommodation will be implemented.

During the workshop, participants reviewed the challenges linked to bachelor housing alongside solutions developed by the department to improve compliance and enhance the residential environment. Real estate representatives were also introduced to the pilot phase, application procedures, and the new online service required for submitting accommodation applications.