Dubai's approval specialists

Fast-track your Dubai authority approvals.

From fit-out NOCs to MEP approvals, our certified engineers manage every submission, review, and inspection—so your project can move forward with confidence.

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Authorities we work with.

We coordinate directly with Dubai's key government bodies, free zones, and master developers.

Govt

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority

All electrical load modifications, additional DBs, meter relocations, and water piping across Dubai.

Average timeline4 - 7 Business Days
  • Electrical Single Line Diagram (SLD) signed by DEWA Certified Electrical Engineer
  • Total Connected Load (TCL) & Maximum Demand (MD) schedule
  • Existing DEWA Premise Number & Latest Paid Bill
  • Shop drawings showing cable sizing, circuit breakers, and RCD protection
  • Valid Ejari Number (for tenants)
  • Passport Image / Emirates ID No. (for GCC Nationals / Investors)
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Dubai Municipality (DM)

Dubai Municipality - Building & Housing Department

The primary local government authority for building permits, architectural approvals, structural safety, and fit-out

Average timeline3 - 5 Business Days
  • Affection Plan (Site Plan) from Dubai Municipality
  • Existing & Proposed Layout
  • Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)
  • Valid Ejari Tenancy Contract & Title Deed
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Base Building Landlord / Facility Management
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Govt

Dubai Civil Defence (DCD)

General Directorate of Dubai Civil Defence

Mandatory fire safety and life protection approval for all commercial, industrial, and high-occupancy fit-out and

Average timeline4 - 7 Business Days
  • Fire Fighting (FF) & Fire Alarm (FA) Layout certified by DCD A-Class Engineer
  • Emergency Light & Central Battery System schematic drawing
  • Civil Defence Maintenance Contract (AMC) with approved contractor
  • Material Submittals & Test Reports (Civil Defence Approved COC certificates for partitions, acoustic panels, glass)
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Freezone

Dubai Development Authority

Dubai Development Authority (TECOM / Dubai Media & Internet City)

Dubai Development Authority (TECOM / Dubai Media & Internet City)

Average timeline7 - 10 Business Days
  • DDA Online Portal Fitout Registration Form
  • Comprehensive MEP, HVAC, and Architectural DWG Package
  • Building Management System (BMS) integration schematic
  • Trade License copy under TECOM / DDA jurisdiction
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Freezone

Trakhees

Trakhees (PCFC - Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corp)

Trakhees (PCFC - Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corp)

Average timeline10 - 14 Business Days
  • Trakhees Building Permit Application with Registered Consultant Credentials
  • Civil Defence Drawing approval with Trakhees Fire Department stamp
  • Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Undertaking & Waste Manifest
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Developer

Nakheel Community Management

Nakheel Community Management

Nakheel Community Management

Average timeline7 - 10 Business Days
  • Nakheel Alteration & Fitout Application Form
  • Property Boundary affection plan & structural load certificate
  • Contractor Trade License & Workmen Compensation Insurance
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Freezone

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (DP World)

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (DP World)

Average timeline10 - 14 Business Days
  • JAFZA Lease Agreement & Plot Layout
  • Hazardous Material declaration & DCD Industrial Foam System drawings (if applicable)
  • Structural Mezzanine calculation package with PE stamp
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Trusted approval consultancy for fit-out, renovation, MEP and building modification projects across Dubai.

1,250+
NOC Approvals Secured
99.4%
First-Submission Pass Rate
3–5 Days
Average DM Turnaround
15+
Dubai Authorities

Turn-key consultancy

Turn-Key Approval Services for Every Property Type

From initial CAD architectural layout review to final Civil Defence completion certificates.

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Dubai Municipality (DM) Fit-Out NOC & Permit
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Dubai Municipality (DM) Fit-Out NOC & Permit

Complete turn-key consultancy to secure DM Building NOC, decoration permits, and completion certificates for commercial and residential properties.

Est. Timeline:3 to 5 Days

AuthoritiesDubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), Dubai Electricity & Water Authority

  • Fast-track 48h drawing review
  • DM portal submission handling
  • Dedicated MEP Engineer assigned
  • 100% Approval Guarantee
Restaurant, Cafe & F&B Approvals
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Restaurant, Cafe & F&B Approvals

Kitchen Ecology Units, Gas Piping & Dubai Municipality Food Safety

Est. Timeline:7 - 10 Business Days

AuthoritiesDubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), Dubai Electricity & Water Authority

Specialized regulatory licensing for commercial kitchens, fine dining concepts, ghost kitchens, and cafes with Ecology Hood ventilation, grease traps, central gas networks, and Food Watch compliance.

  • Dubai Municipality Food Safety Department kitchen layout approval
  • Kitchen Ecology Unit (ESP Electrostatic Precipitator + Carbon Filters) for odor/grease scrubbing
  • Central LPG/SNG gas piping schematics with automatic gas shut-off solenoids linked to DCD fire panel
  • Grease interceptor trap sizing (minimum 50 GPM / 1000L based on fixture units)
  • Non-porous, coved, washable flooring (epoxy or R11 slip-rated porcelain tiles)
Luxury Villa Renovation & Structural Extensions
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Luxury Villa Renovation & Structural Extensions

Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills Estate & Al Barari

Est. Timeline:7 - 10 Business Days

AuthoritiesDubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Nakheel Community Management

Comprehensive permits for structural wall removal, open-plan kitchen integration, villa extensions, pergola sunrooms, private swimming pools, and landscape boundary adjustments.

  • STAAD Pro structural calculations for load-bearing wall or column removal with steel beam insertions
  • Dubai Municipality / Developer Affection Plan with property boundary setbacks (minimum 1.5m to 3.0m)
  • DEWA load upgrade application for centralized climate control & EV chargers
  • Civil Defence approved smoke alarm layout for multi-storey residential villas
  • Master developer NOC (Emaar, Nakheel, DAMAC, Meydan)

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Your approval, handled end to end.

No guesswork. One experienced team keeps you informed, handles the paperwork, and keeps your approval moving.

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Send your details

Share your drawings, location, and project scope.

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We prepare & submit

Our engineers review, revise, and manage your application.

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You get approved

We coordinate queries and inspections through final clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you begin.

Have questions about authority approvals, documents, timelines or your project requirements? Our team is ready to review your project and guide you through the process.

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Standard DM fit-out NOC approvals typically take between 3 to 5 business days once all certified CAD drawings and Ejari documents are uploaded correctly. Fast-track reviews can be achieved in as little as 48 hours when managed by DTSapproval.

The essential core documents include: (1) Ejari / Valid Tenancy Contract, (2) Copy of Tenant Commercial License or Initial Approval, (3) Landlord NOC Letter, (4) Existing Base-Building CAD Drawings, and (5) Proposed Architectural & MEP Layout Package.

Yes. Any modification to interior partitions, gypsum walls, suspended ceilings, or AC ducting that affects existing fire sprinkler coverage or smoke detector locations legally requires DCD NOC approval to ensure life safety compliance.

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Dubai’s premier specialized consultancy for interior fit-out, renovation, building modification, and MEP engineering approvals. We liaise directly with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA, Trakhees, DDA, and top master developers.