قانون الضيافة / السياحة في الإماراتRegulation No. (4) of 2006 Concerning Tourist Desert Camps in the Emirate of Dubai

Article (2) In implementing the provisions of this Regulation, the following words and expressions will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: DTCM: The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Director General: The director general of the DTCM. ©2019 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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Regulation No. (4) of 2006 Concerning Tourist Desert Camps in the Emirate of Dubai Page 2 of 6 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority: The Dubai Police General Headquarters. Tourist Establishment: An establishment owned by a natural or legal person which is licensed by the DTCM to organise inbound tours and/or incentive tourism activities. Tourist Desert Camp: A camp set up by a Tourist Establishment in desert or mountainous areas or in valleys in accordance with the requirements of the DTCM. Tourist Vehicle: A four-wheel drive vehicle that meets the technical inspection requirements and whose use for tourist transport is authorised. Private Desert Camp: One or more temporary tents set up for pleasure purposes for non-commercial use.

Article (14) This Regulation will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force three (3) months following the date of its publication. Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Chairman of the Executive Council Issued in Dubai on 18 October 2006 Corresponding to 25 Ramadan 1427 A.H.

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Regulation No. (4) of 2006 Concerning Tourist Desert Camps in the Emirate of Dubai Page 5 of 6 Schedule (1) Tourist Desert Camp Permit Fees Annual Fee (in Dirhams) Area SN 5,000.00 Less than 10,000 square feet with a service area of 1,500 square feet 1 10,000.00 From 10,001 to 20,000 square feet with a service area of 2,500 square feet 2 15,000.00 From 20,001 to 30,000 square feet with a service area of 5,000 square feet 3 20,000.00 From 30,001 to 40,000 square feet with a service area of 5,000 square feet 4 25,000.00 More than 40,000 square feet with a service area of 5,000 square feet 5

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Regulation No. (4) of 2006 Concerning Tourist Desert Camps in the Emirate of Dubai Page 6 of 6 Schedule (2) Administrative Penalties SN Violation First Occurrenc e Fine (in Dirhams) Second Occurrenc e Fine (in Dirhams) Third Occurrenc e Fine (in Dirhams) Fourth Occurrenc e Fine (in Dirhams) Further Measures 1 Setting up a Tourist Desert Camp without a permit 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 20,000.00 Demolition of camp 2 Failure to provide the required tourist bus or Tourist Vehicles 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 20,000.00 Suspension of activity 3 Failure to provide the required number of drivers who are qualified as advanced off-road drivers 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 4 Failure to provide the required number of drivers who are trained on first aid 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 5 Failure to provide the required number of tourist guides who are certified by the DTCM 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 6 Failure to maintain a valid comprehensive insurance policy 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 7 Failure to provide a person who is qualified in providing first aid at the camp when it is receiving guests 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 8 Failure to provide the required first aid kits 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 9 Relocating the camp without notifying the DTCM 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00 10 Re-opening a camp closed by the DTCM without first obtaining an authorisation 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000 .00 20,000.00

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