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Vandalism / criminal damageVerified against official source
Verified against official source
This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.
Statutory range
Art. 464 — demolishing / damaging another’s movable / immovable property or putting it out of use
- Imprisonment
- Incarceration up to 1 year
- Fine
- Fine up to AED 10,000 and/or
Disrupting a public utility / endangering life / safety / health: incarceration (term not specified in article). Gang of 3 or more: temporary imprisonment up to 5 years.
Art. 465 — trees / crops / agricultural property
- Imprisonment
- Incarceration (term not specified in article)
- Fine
- Fine (amount not specified in article)
3 or more persons, or 2 with weapons: temporary imprisonment up to 5 years.
Art. 468 — boundary / perimeter markers
- Imprisonment
- Up to 1 year
- Fine
- Fine up to AED 50,000
Intent to usurp land: incarceration (term not specified in article).
Art. 204 — public buildings / properties
- Imprisonment
- Incarceration (term not specified in article)
- Fine
- Pay the value damaged
Art. 469 — night / violence / weapons / riot / disaster
- Imprisonment
- Aggravating factor
- Fine
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Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.