Use the plot or unit reference, existing permit and approved drawings to confirm the responsible authority. If the records are unclear, ask the official support team to confirm the route before preparing a submission.
Identify the specific plot or unit
An area name is a useful location description, not a substitute for a project reference. Dubai has multiple licensing authorities and supporting approval bodies, even where services share a unified platform.
Gather the property’s approval records
Collect the plot or unit reference, site plan, existing permit, approved drawings and proposed scope. For a leased unit, ask building management for the available base-building records and their stated application requirements.
Confirm the authority and application
Identify the property
Use the plot and building references, not only the marketing name.
Check the records
Look for the issuing authority and current permit history.
Resolve ambiguity
Ask the relevant official support team to confirm the application route.
Select the service
Choose the service that matches the proposed work after jurisdiction is confirmed.
Keep confirmation with the project file
Ask for written confirmation of an unclear route and keep it with the project file. A broker’s general description of a district or a contractor’s previous nearby job should not be treated as property-specific confirmation.
Support with the approval route
Gravity can help review the project information and coordinate the agreed design and approval scope. Explore the relevant service.