They should be situated near industrial zones and transport networks.
Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that labour accommodations must be located at least five kilometres away from family residential areas and positioned near industrial zones and transport networks, as part of standards designed to ensure safe and integrated living conditions for workers.
In its latest Labour Market magazine, the ministry also detailed four specific cases in which domestic worker recruitment agencies must refund employers. It further highlighted requirements outlined in its Worker Accommodation Standards Guide, which states that labour housing should be situated away from sources of environmental pollution and flood-prone areas, while ensuring access to major roads and workplaces.
The standards also require operators to provide free internet access, enabling workers to communicate with their families and use digital services.
The ministry said accommodation providers should organise recreational, social, and cultural activities during official holidays to support workers’ psychological and social well-being.
It also stated that labour housing complexes accommodating 1,000 workers or more must provide 24-hour medical clinics, sports facilities, and access to financial services, in line with the guidelines.
The standards also require adequate space for vehicle movement, parking, and bus access, while ensuring quick and unhindered access for emergency vehicles, ambulances, and civil defence teams when needed.
The ministry said the regulations are part of broader efforts to enhance living conditions, safety standards, and the overall quality of life for workers across the country.
