Every authority has its own portal, drawing standards and review culture. Here is what each one governs, what it expects from a submission, and how long it realistically takes.
Dubai Municipality — Building Permits & Fit-Out Section
Building modification, decoration and fit-out permits for all mainland Dubai properties, plus villa extensions, structural alterations and final completion certificates.
Requirements →Dubai Civil Defence — Fire & Life Safety Department
Fire and life-safety review covering sprinkler systems, fire alarms, emergency lighting, escape routes, smoke management and gas installations, ending in the DCD NOC and…
Requirements →Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Electrical load approval, single-line diagram review, distribution board schedules, meter applications, water and drainage connections, and final energisation.
Requirements →Trakhees — Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC)
Building, fit-out, fire safety and environmental approvals across Palm Jumeirah, Discovery Gardens, Jebel Ali, Dubai Waterfront and other PCFC jurisdictions, incorporating CED and EHS…
Requirements →Dubai Development Authority (formerly TECOM Investments)
Fit-out and modification approvals across Dubai Internet City, Media City, Knowledge Park, Design District, Studio City, Production City and Science Park.
Requirements →Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority
Construction, fit-out and operational approvals across Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Airport Free Zone and Dubai CommerCity.
Requirements →Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (part of DIEZ)
Fit-out, modification and construction approvals for commercial, retail, residential and light-industrial units within Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Requirements →Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
Construction, fit-out, warehouse modification and operational approvals for units and plots within the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Requirements →Nakheel Properties — Master Developer NOC
Master-developer no-objection certificates for fit-out, renovation, extension and external alteration works across Nakheel communities.
Requirements →Emaar Properties — Community & Building Management NOC
Community and building management no-objection certificates for fit-out, renovation and alteration works across Emaar developments.
Requirements →CONCORDIA — Community & Facility Management
Facility and community management approvals for fit-out and modification works in Jumeirah Lakes Towers and other CONCORDIA-managed developments.
Requirements →Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority
Fit-out, modification and signage approvals for offices, retail units and residential apartments across the Jumeirah Lakes Towers free zone.
Requirements →Dubai South — Building & Development Control
Construction, fit-out and operational approvals across the Dubai South districts, including the logistics, aviation, business park and residential zones.
Requirements →Roads and Transport Authority
No-objection certificates for road access, traffic diversions, hoarding, parking modifications, site entrances and any work affecting the public highway or Metro infrastructure.
Requirements →Dubai Health Authority — Health Facility Licensing
Facility design review and licensing for clinics, medical centres, dental practices, pharmacies, laboratories and day-surgery units.
Requirements →Etisalat and du — Telecommunications Infrastructure NOC
No-objection certificates for telecom infrastructure, containment routes, riser access and structured cabling within fit-out works.
Requirements →Dubai Police — Security Systems & CCTV Section
Security system approvals covering CCTV design, camera coverage, recording retention and compliance with Dubai Police security regulations.
Requirements →LPG Gas Installation Approval — DCD & Authorised Suppliers
Gas system design, supplier coordination, Civil Defence gas NOC, pressure testing and commissioning for commercial kitchens and gas-fired installations.
Requirements →Whether your unit falls under Dubai Municipality, a free zone or a master developer is determined by the plot, not the address. Send us the affection plan and we will confirm the exact route before any drawing work starts.
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