The new month will bring a range of changes set to impact residents’ daily lives, from transportation to the employment sector.
From laws to public services, residents across the UAE can expect several major changes set to take effect from June 1. The new month brings a host of developments that are expected to impact daily life, from transportation to the job sector.
Here are six key changes coming into effect in June that residents should be aware of and plan for where possible:
1. Legal age lowered
The UAE’s age of majority will be reduced from 21 lunar years to 18 Gregorian years.
Under the new rule, individuals aged 18 will now have full legal capacity to enter binding contracts, manage and dispose of assets, file or face legal cases in their own name, and make independent financial and legal decisions.
The move aligns the UAE’s legal framework with international standards, while the use of the Gregorian calendar brings greater clarity to documents such as passports, birth certificates, and cross-border agreements. Families are encouraged to educate young adults on important matters such as finance, property, and legal responsibilities.
However, UAE courts will continue to retain the authority to intervene in cases involving misuse or abuse of the law.
2. Parking fees to increase
Starting June 1, Parkin will apply a five per cent VAT on all parking services in Dubai, including on-street and off-street parking, seasonal permits, reservations, and parking cards.
The increase is expected to raise transport-related expenses for motorists and follows a request submitted earlier this year to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority.
3. New Wage Protection System rule for private sector
A new Wage Protection System rule will require salaries to be paid on the first day of each Gregorian month for work completed in the previous month. Any payment made after this date will be considered delayed.
All private companies registered with the ministry must pay salaries through approved Wage Protection System channels or other authorised payment methods. Employers will also be required to submit supporting documents and payment records.
Companies will be considered compliant if they pay at least 85 per cent of the total wages due to employees within the deadline.
4. Salik toll fees to increase
Motorists will also have to pay a five per cent VAT on Salik toll charges and tag activation fees from June 1.
The Dubai-listed company confirmed that the base toll tariff remains unchanged, with VAT being collected on behalf of the Federal Tax Authority.
5. Alhind offices to open across the UAE
Alhind Group has signed an agreement with Indian missions in the UAE to provide Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services for Indian nationals across the Emirates.
Although services are scheduled to officially begin on July 1, the company said it expects all 16 centres to be fully operational by June 15.
The centres will offer services including passport and visa processing, OCI card services, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), Surrender Certificates (SC), Global Entry Program (GEP) verification, apostille services, certificate attestation, and other consular support services.
6. Cash payments at Dubai parking metres to be phased out
Cash payments at Dubai parking metres will begin to be phased out from June 1, although motorists will still be able to pay using Nol cards.
Drivers are being encouraged to use the Parkin mobile app as part of Dubai’s wider digital transition. The app also helps users avoid additional SMS charges linked to text-based parking payments.
Parking fees can also be paid through the DubaiNow and RTA Dubai apps.
