Authority environments
The authorities that may apply to a project depend on its location and scope. We confirm which ones apply after reviewing your property.
Dubai Municipality
Building permits and modification processes for many mainland areas.
DDADubai Development Authority
Projects within DDA-governed free zones and communities.
PCFCTrakhees
Projects in areas under Trakhees jurisdiction.
DCDDubai Civil Defence
Fire and life safety requirements linked to the work.
DEWADubai Electricity and Water Authority
Electricity and water connections and load changes.
RTARoads and Transport Authority
Works affecting roads, access or parking.
DSDubai South
Projects within the Dubai South area.
DIEZDubai Integrated Economic Zones
Dubai Silicon Oasis, DAFZA and Dubai CommerCity.
DIFCDubai International Financial Centre
Fit-out and modification within DIFC.
Developer and community NOCs
In master communities, the developer or community usually issues its own NOC, separate from the government authority approval. It is often required before the authority submission.
Eligibility is project-specific
A trade licence does not by itself make every project eligible. Eligibility depends on the licensed activity, classification, technical requirements, authority registration, project limits and current status. We confirm this for each project before starting.
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Three questions for an indicative answer.