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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

  1. Architect of Record

    We act as the submitting consultant for your project, coordinating the drawings, authority submissions and responses to review comments.

  2. Building permits

    Drawing preparation and submission coordination for new buildings, extensions and alterations, with follow-up through the authority review.

  3. 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 approvals
  4. Maintenance permits

    Application preparation, submission and follow-up for repair and maintenance work on existing buildings.

  5. Developer NOCs

    Coordination with the master developer, including the drawings and supporting documents needed for its review.

  6. Change of use

    Application and submission support for a change in a building or unit’s use, coordinated with the relevant authority.

  7. 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 Motors showroom with a charcoal facade, warm window reflections and a motion-blurred passing car. Approved AI-generated photographic interpretation.

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

  1. Understand your project

    We review the location, proposed work and available drawings, then identify the approval route and agree our scope.

  2. Prepare the submission

    We prepare and coordinate the drawings and supporting documents for the relevant authority and developer reviews.

  3. Coordinate the review

    We manage submissions, follow up on review comments and coordinate the revisions needed with the project team.

  4. 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.

Prefer to speak directly?

Our office
18th Street, Al Quoz Industrial 1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Discuss your project

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you understand the next steps.

One way to reach you is enough.

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