Winter in UAE: Dubai opens applications for temporary camps

Planning to go camping this winter? The Dubai Municipality has announced that they will begin to accept applications for booking temporary winter camps for 2025-2026 from today, Tuesday, October 21, at 10am.

You can submit your application through the 'Dubai Now' app, or go on the Dubai Municipality website (wintercamp.dm.gov.ae), where you can fill in the 'Temporary Winter Camp Permit Application Service' form. For those applying through the Dubai Now app, users must log in with UAE Pass.

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You can obtain a permit for a temporary winter camp for personal use, valid from November 1 until the end of April, in accordance with the official announcement for the approved temporary camping season.

Camp reservations must be made for a minimum of three months and a maximum of six months (the entire approved winter camping season). The temporary winter camp permit is for family use only and cannot be rented or used by hotels or private companies.

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Required documents:

1. Copy of the applicant's Passport.

2. Copy of the applicant’s Family Book.

3. Bank account details including the International Bank Account Number (IBAN), the bank name, and the account holder's name for deposit refund.

Log in to the municipality portal to avail electronic services such as receiving a copy of the permit, extending the permit, and requesting a refund of insurance. Before approval, all applications will be reviewed and attached documents verified.

Dubai Municipality allots designated plots for temporary camps in Al Aweer, offering a secure and well-equipped environment for families and individuals to enjoy Dubai's desert landscape during the cooler months.

To maintain the highest safety standards, Dubai Municipality issues permits to campers, outlining the boundaries and specific requirements for setting up camp. Permit holders can set up their camps within the allotted space, provided they comply with safety regulations and limit activities to camping and family-related events. Camps must be fenced, and unauthorized use or structures outside of the permit limits are not allowed.

• Dubai

Bahni Bandyopadhyay

bahni@khaleejtimes.com