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    Dubai rolls out ‘Eltizam’ app to keep streets spotless

    Dubai rolls out ‘Eltizam’ app to keep streets spotless

    Dubai Municipality announced the launch of the new Eltizam app on August 12, 2025. The mobile platform gives selected government officials judicial powers to document public cleanliness violations with photos, notes, and GPS tags, ensuring real-time action.

    The app is part of Dubai’s digital transformation and underlines its ambition to maintain its reputation as the world’s cleanest city. It operates under Dubai Law No. (19) of 2024, which grants certain officials judicial officer status to enforce cleanliness standards.

    Fast Facts

    • What Launched: “Eltizam”, a Dubai Municipality app to enforce public cleanliness.
    • Why It Matters: Supports Dubai’s goal to remain the world’s cleanest city through faster, smarter enforcement.
    • How It Works: Authorized officials capture photos, notes, and GPS tags; violations are logged in real time.
    • What’s Covered: Eight violations, including littering, spitting, illegal dumping, and barbecues in undesignated areas.
    • Legal Basis: Operates under Dubai Law No. 19 of 2024 granting judicial officer powers to selected officials.

    Eight clear-cut violations targeted

    In its first phase, Eltizam targets eight specific public cleanliness issues:

    • Spitting in public areas
    • Improper disposal of chewing gum
    • Littering in open spaces
    • Dumping waste into sea, beaches, creeks, or ports
    • Draining vehicle wash water in unauthorized areas
    • Lighting fires or barbecues in undesignated places
    • Posting flyers or ads that deface public areas
    • Failing to clean up after pets

    Officials can photograph violations, tag locations, and submit them instantly. This builds transparency and allows swift enforcement.

    Building a cleaner, shared future

    Director General of Dubai Municipality, H.E. Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, emphasized the app’s role in blending technology and civic duty. He said, “Public cleanliness is not a technical issue alone, it is a civic value and a shared commitment. ‘Eltizam’ reinforces that every official and every citizen plays a role in shaping a sustainable, liveable Dubai.“

    The platform fuels Dubai’s larger vision of environmental stewardship and high quality of urban life. It reflects a shift toward proactive, community-minded enforcement of standards.

    For more on the app and its framework under law, visit the Dubai Media Office announcement.