Engineering Approval Cost Calculator

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Typical cost and turnaround by approval type

General Dubai market ranges based on published authority fee schedules - your exact quote depends on project scope.

Service	Best for	Typical scope	Price range	Turnaround
Building Permit Approval \| Dubai Engineering Approvals Building Permit Approval in Dubai through Dubai Municipality. Full document prep and submission handling. Contact us for a same-week response.	New construction, extensions	Villa room, extension, small commercial unit	AED 500-2,500	A few working days once complete	View service
DDA Approval \| Dubai Engineering Approvals DDA Approval in Dubai through Dubai Development Authority (DDA). Full document prep and submission handling. Contact us for a same-week response.	TECOM free zone projects	Finishing, modification, or final permit	AED 500-5,000	2-4 working days	View service
Civil Defence Approval \| Dubai Engineering Approvals Civil Defence Approval in Dubai through Dubai Civil Defence (DCD). Full document prep and submission handling. Contact us for a same-week response.	Fire and life safety sign-off	Retail, F&B, commercial, warehouse	AED 800-8,000	Varies by project size	View service
Fit-Out Approval \| Dubai Engineering Approvals Fit-Out Approval in Dubai through Trakhees, DDA, or Dubai Municipality (by building location). Full document prep and submission handling.	Office and retail fit-outs	Trakhees, DDA, or Dubai Municipality plots	AED 2,000-10,000	Days once filed	View service
DEWA Approval \| Dubai Engineering Approvals DEWA Approval in Dubai through Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Full document prep and submission handling.	New or reactivated utility connection	Apartment or villa connection	AED 130-4,000	Quick once complete	View service
Villa Extension Approval \| Dubai Engineering Approvals Villa Extension Approval in Dubai through Dubai Municipality (or Trakhees/DDA in relevant free zone communities). Full document prep and submission handling.	Villa room additions and extensions	With or without structural work	AED 1,500-20,500	Depends on structural scope	View service

About this estimate

Is this the exact fee I'll pay?

No - it's a general range based on published Dubai authority fee schedules. Your exact fee depends on your project's size, location, and which authority reviews it.

Does this include your service fee?

No, the calculator estimates the authority's own fee range. We quote our document preparation and filing fee separately once we see your project.

Why is there a range instead of one number?

Authority fees scale with built-up area and project complexity, and some fees (like Civil Defence review) depend on project size bands - a range reflects that honestly rather than guessing a single figure.

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