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Building Permits and Completion Certificates

A building permit lets work start. A completion certificate confirms the work was built as approved. We manage both for villas, buildings, extensions and modifications across Dubai's authorities.

  • Authority ready drawings prepared by our engineers
  • Submissions, comments and follow up handled for you
  • Through to permit, NOC or completion certificate
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Overview

How the approval process works

Each Dubai authority has its own permit and completion procedures, but the logic is similar. Approved drawings and NOCs lead to a building permit issued to a registered contractor. Inspections follow during the works. At the end, service authority and Civil Defence clearances lead to the completion certificate.

A missing completion certificate causes problems later, with utility connections, leasing, sale, insurance and future modifications. We close the process properly so the building is fully recorded with the authority.

Projects we handle

  • New villas and buildings
  • Extensions and added floors
  • Building modifications and change of use
  • Industrial and warehouse buildings
  • Completion of projects left incomplete by a previous consultant
In detail

What to know before you start

Permit renewals, amendments and revisions

Projects change. When the design changes after approval, or a permit approaches expiry, the authority needs to see a revision, an amendment or a renewal. We prepare the revised drawings and handle the application so the approval stays valid.

  • Design revisions after permit issue
  • Permit renewal and extension
  • Change of contractor or consultant
  • As built drawings for completion
  • Regularisation of works built without approval, where the authority allows it

Inspection coordination

Authorities inspect at set stages. We prepare the documents for each inspection, coordinate dates with your contractor and close any comments so the next stage is not delayed.

Process

Approval stages

The exact steps depend on the scope and the plot. This is the usual sequence we manage.

  1. Jurisdiction and feasibility

    We confirm the authority and what the plot and regulations allow.

  2. Design and NOCs

    Drawings prepared and NOCs collected.

  3. Building permit

    Submission, comments and permit issue.

  4. Construction inspections

    Inspection stages coordinated with the contractor.

  5. Completion certificate

    Final clearances collected and completion certificate obtained.

Documents

Typical documents

  • Title deed, affection plan or site plan for the plot
  • Proposed architectural, structural and MEP drawings
  • Fire and life safety drawings where systems are added or altered
  • Contractor appointment letter and contractor trade licence
  • Soil test and survey where required for new buildings
Our scope

What we do

  • Jurisdiction and feasibility check before any spend
  • Drawing preparation, or review and conversion of your consultant's drawings
  • Landlord, master developer and authority submissions, made through appropriately registered professionals where required
  • Responses to authority comments and resubmissions
  • Coordination of inspections with your contractor
  • Permit, NOC and completion documents handed over to you

Every authority has its own checklist and it changes from time to time. We send you the exact list for your project after the first review.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you take over a project from another consultant?

Yes. We review the approvals obtained so far, the open comments and the site status, then take the process to completion.

Why do I need a completion certificate?

It confirms the works match the approved drawings. It is commonly needed for permanent utility connections, leasing, sale and any future modification approval.

Have drawings or an authority comment sheet?Send them on WhatsApp and an engineer will tell you what is needed next.
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