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Building Permit Approval in Dubai

Dubai Engineering Approvals handles building permit approval in Dubai, from document preparation to final sign-off.

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  • BPS portal submission handling
  • Structural & architectural drawing coordination
  • Developer NOC coordination
What Building Permit Approval covers

Dubai Municipality

What Building Permit Approval covers

Dubai Municipality issues building permits for new construction, extensions, and structural alterations on mainland plots. The fee is AED 1 per square foot of built-up area, with a minimum charge of AED 200 per transaction plus the standard AED 10 Knowledge Dirham and AED 10 Innovation Dirham surcharges. We prepare the permit application package: site plan, architectural and structural drawings, land title or ownership proof, and any developer NOC your plot requires, then track the submission through Dubai Municipality's Building Permit System until the permit is issued.

Why work with us on building permit approval

  • Mainland specialists

    We work Dubai Municipality's Building Permit System (BPS) portal every week, not once a year.

  • Complete packages first time

    Missing documents are the most common cause of rejection - we check the full list before submitting.

  • Status tracking

    You get a straight answer on where your application sits, not a guess.

Our Process

How building permit approval works

  1. Document review

    We check your drawings, title deed, and any developer NOC against Dubai Municipality's current requirements.

  2. BPS submission

    Your application is filed through the Building Permit System with the correct fee calculation.

  3. Authority follow-up

    We respond to any Dubai Municipality queries or revision requests on your behalf.

  4. Permit issued

    You receive the approved permit and can start work or hand it to your contractor.

What we prepare and file for building permit approval

Documentation

What we prepare and file for building permit approval

A building permit approval submission is only as fast as its weakest document. Depending on scope, we assemble the architectural, structural, and MEP drawings Dubai Municipality needs to review, plus any supporting NOCs, ownership documents, or trade licences the application requires. Each submission is checked against the authority's current document list before it's filed, and we respond directly to any query the reviewer raises rather than passing it back to you to interpret.

Building Permit Approval cost & timeline

  • Typical cost range

    AED 500-2,500 for a standard villa room, extension, or small commercial unit (authority fee only; a warehouse or industrial plot scales up to the AED 250,000 cap).

  • Typical turnaround

    A compliant submission with every supporting NOC in place typically clears Dubai Municipality review within a few working days.

  • Reviewing authority

    Dubai Municipality is the authority that reviews and issues this approval.

Building Permit Approval - common questions

Do I need a building permit for interior work only?

Non-structural interior finishing on an existing approved layout is usually covered by a fit-out permit rather than a full building permit - tell us the scope and we will confirm which route applies.

How long does a Dubai Municipality building permit take?

Once every supporting document and NOC is in order, Dubai Municipality typically reviews a compliant submission within a few working days. Missing paperwork is the main cause of delay.

What happens if I build without a permit?

Unapproved work can carry a fine of up to AED 50,000 under Local Order No. 3 of 1999, doubled for a repeat violation, plus the cost of retroactive approval or demolition.

Ready to move your approval forward?

Send us your drawings or documents and we will tell you exactly what the authority needs.

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