The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced that it has increased the maximum gross floor area allowed for homes in the Shuwaib National Housing Project to 900 sq m in co-ordination with Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, thus giving Emirati families greater flexibility to expand and customise their homes.

The decision forms part of DMT's broader efforts to strengthen family wellbeing and is aligned with national priorities of promoting stability, social cohesion, and livability as essential components of sustainable development in the emirate. 

It also provides beneficiary families with additional options to design and expand their homes according to present and future needs, while remaining compliant with applicable planning regulations, including privacy measures, and preserving the area’s overall urban identity.

Abdullah Mohammed Al Blooshi, Director General of the Urban Planning and Permits Centre at the DMT, said: "The increase in floor area in the Shuwaib National Housing Project reflects our commitment to advancing a planning framework that responds to the aspirations of Emirati families and supports efforts to enhance their quality of life, in line with the Year of Family."

"This initiative reaffirms DMT’s dedication to planning policies and guidelines that consider community needs, while supporting family stability and the delivery of integrated residential neighbourhoods designed to the highest levels of urban development, architectural design, and visual appeal," he stated.

As part of its broader efforts, DMT is rolling out impactful programmes and initiatives that enhance everyday life in Abu Dhabi while strengthening the emirate’s social infrastructure as a key pillar of national development and progress, it added.-TradeArabia News Service