CABSAT Dubai is now in flow with the event focused on satellites – whether for TV, for Earth observation or other uses. However, the Dubai Emirate is different from its neighbors in the Emirates capital city Abu Dhabi, which is not so keen on unsightly satellite dishes.
Last week saw Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) remind residents that there has been no change in the regulations concerning satellite dish installations, aligning with approved standards to preserve the city’s aesthetic appeal and prevent the defacement of public areas.
The DMT emphasized on social media that fines are doubled for repeat offenses, in accordance with Law No. 2 of 2012, to ensure the organization and cleanliness of Abu Dhabi’s streets.
Building owners and authorized representatives must install satellite dishes in line with approved standards. Improper installations — especially those cluttering rooftops, balconies, or walls — may lead to steep penalties. The city is happy with dish installation that are on rooftops and invisible from the streets nearby.
And it isn’t just ‘illegal’ dishes. The city doesn’t like washing lines or bicycles or other items to be stored on balconies.
“Storing unwanted furniture, debris, or clutter that affects the visual appeal or poses health hazards can lead to fines ranging from Dh500 to Dh2,000. Poorly installed satellite dishes with tangled or exposed cables are also cited for blocking emergency access and damaging the city’s look,” said the DMT.
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