Dh10,000 fine for bachelors in villas - sharing in large numbers

Abu Dhabi authorities have intensified a campaign to flush out bachelors sharing one room in large numbers or those living in villas in violation of new rules banning such practices within a strategy to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Bachelors caught violating those rules are fined Dh10,000 and they will not be barred from leaving the country unless they pay the entire fine.
The Abu Dhabi Municipality has also warned landlords abusing such regulations that they could be deprived of government services, including water and electricity, but it is still not clear if such penalties have been enforced.
Authorities in the emirate have given inspectors from the Municipality the green light to raid any villa or apartment suspected of breaking those roles.
“The raids are conducted randomly and cover various parts of the city and its outskirts, mainly those with large population concentrations,” a Municipality source said.
Officials said bachelor tenants caught living in large number in one room or in villas would be immediately fined Dh10,000 without a prior notice and that they will not be allowed to leave the UAE unless they pay that fine.