Construction, fit-out, warehouse modification and operational approvals for units and plots within the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
What JAFZA governs
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority regulates all construction and fit-out work within the free zone, which is dominated by warehousing, logistics and light manufacturing. The technical review reflects that — structural, fire and materials-handling considerations carry far more weight here than in a typical office fit-out.
What the review covers
- Warehouse fit-out, racking layouts and mezzanine structures
- Office fit-out within warehouse units
- Fire and life safety, including storage classification and commodity type
- Structural review for floor loading and mezzanine design
- Electrical and mechanical modifications
- Hazardous and specialist material storage clearances
Typical timeline
Straightforward office fit-outs inside a warehouse unit clear in 10 to 20 working days. Racking and mezzanine installations take longer because of the structural and fire review, and storage of classified or hazardous commodities adds a further layer of assessment.
The commodity classification point
The single most consequential detail in a JAFZA warehouse submission is what you intend to store. Commodity classification determines the sprinkler design, the aisle widths and the permitted racking height. Getting it wrong means redesigning the fire system after the racking is already installed — so we establish it before drawing anything.