HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has allocated land for two new residential communities for Emirati citizens in the Nad Al Sheba and Wadi Al Amardi areas of the emirate, thus bringing the total numbers of plots allocated for housing to 12,000, said a report.

Sheikh Mohammed affirmed that happiness, stability and welfare of the Emirati families remain the key driver of government efforts, reported state news agency Wam.

Provision of adequate housing, he stressed, is a top priority as it constitutes a basic pillar of the family stability and its social security.

''We have directed the Dubai Municipality to immediately start distribution of allocated land plots for eligible citizens. Our goal is always to make sure that Emirati citizens enjoy all types of support that make them happy and ensure psychological and social stability to their families," he added.

Dubai Municipality director-general Dawood Al Hajri said that his department had started implementing Sheikh Mohammed's directives to distribute lands to the beneficiaries, which contain 1,000 residential plots.

"Our wise leadership has confirmed its constant pursuance to enhance happiness of Emiratis and providing all that helps them to build their future and future generations," he added.