Guides to Dubai authority approvals
Practical guidance on permits, authority requirements and the steps between planning and completion.
- Planning & jurisdiction
How long does Dubai Municipality (DM) approval take?
What affects the programme, the review stages and how to prepare your submission.
- Planning & jurisdiction
Trakhees vs DDA vs DM: which authority approves your Dubai project?
Understand the different jurisdictions and how to confirm the authority for your location.
- Permits & NOCs
Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) NOC: when you need one and how it works
Dubai Civil Defence reviews fire and life-safety matters through its engineering and completion processes. The required application depends on the building and the proposed work.
- Permits & NOCs
Fit-out permit in Dubai: a step-by-step guide
The permit route for an interior project depends on the property, the work and the intended use. Confirm the category before treating every fit-out as the same application.
- Inspections & completion
Building completion certificate in Dubai: requirements and process
Completion is a separate approval stage after the permitted work. The authority checks the relevant work and records against the approved project before issuing its completion document.
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