Authority approvals & building permits in Dubai
Architect of Record support, permits and NOCs, coordinated by one team. We prepare the drawings, manage submissions and follow up on authority comments.
Approvals we handle
Architect of Record
We act as the submitting consultant for your project, coordinating the drawings, authority submissions and responses to review comments.
Building permits
Drawing preparation and submission coordination for new buildings, extensions and alterations, with follow-up through the authority review.
Civil Defence approvals and NOCs
Fire and life-safety drawings and Dubai Civil Defence submission coordination, aligned with the wider project approval process.
Dubai Civil Defence approvalsMaintenance permits
Application preparation, submission and follow-up for repair and maintenance work on existing buildings.
Developer NOCs
Coordination with the master developer, including the drawings and supporting documents needed for its review.
Change of use
Application and submission support for a change in a building or unit’s use, coordinated with the relevant authority.
Swimming pool NOCs and approvals
Pool drawings and approval submissions for new and existing villas, including developer coordination where needed.
Swimming pool design and approvals
Selected approval projects
Mitsubishi Showrooms
Architect of Record services and Dubai Municipality approval coordination for façade changes and a floor addition.
House of Hype
Architect of Record services and Civil Defence approval, alongside structural engineering.
How we work
Understand your project
We review the location, proposed work and available drawings, then identify the approval route and agree our scope.
Prepare the submission
We prepare and coordinate the drawings and supporting documents for the relevant authority and developer reviews.
Coordinate the review
We manage submissions, follow up on review comments and coordinate the revisions needed with the project team.
Handover and next steps
We organise the approval documents and next steps, including completion-stage support where it is part of the agreed scope.
Before we begin
What shapes the timeline
The type of work, approval route, available drawings and review comments all affect the programme. We’ll help you understand the stages and dependencies for your project.
A clear scope and fee
We’ll set out the consultancy services included in our proposal, and identify authority, developer or third-party charges separately so you can plan your investment.
Start with what you have
For our first conversation, it helps to share:
- The property location
- What you want to build or change
- Existing drawings or site photographs
- Any target dates or project constraints
We’ll confirm the submission documents needed after reviewing your project.
A few questions, answered.
Which authority will review my project?
The property location and proposed work determine the approval route. We review those details with you before defining the submission scope. You can also explore our pages for Dubai Municipality, Dubai Development Authority and Trakhees.
What does an Architect of Record do?
An Architect of Record acts as the submitting consultant for the project, coordinating the drawings, authority submissions and responses to review comments. We agree the responsibilities and extent of that role around your project.
How are existing drawings used in a new submission?
Share the drawings you have and any authority comments received so far. We can review the existing material, identify the work needed for the next submission and agree how to coordinate with your design team.
When is a developer NOC also needed?
That depends on the property and the proposed work. We check the relevant developer requirements alongside the authority submission route and include that coordination in the agreed scope where needed.
What support is available at the completion stage?
Completion submissions and document handover can be included in the agreed scope. Responsibilities are confirmed at the outset, based on the permit and completed work. The completion certificate guide explains the different stages.
Discuss your project
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you understand the next steps.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates