Dubai Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Requirements
Dubai Municipality Floor Area Ratio regulations. Maximum buildable area based on plot size and zoning.
Authority:Dubai Municipality (DM)
Key Requirements
FAR varies by zone and master plan
Residential zones typically 1.5-3.0 FAR
Commercial zones up to 4.0-6.0 FAR
Bonus FAR for green building certification
Basement excluded from FAR calculation
Parking podiums may be excluded
Disclaimer: This is a summary for reference only. Always verify requirements with the official Dubai Municipality (DM) documents. Use APEX Regulation Guide to search the complete regulations.
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