Trakhees fit-out approval
DDA fit-out approval
Dubai Municipality fit-out approval
Fit-Out Approval in Dubai
Dubai Engineering Approvals handles fit-out approval in Dubai, from document preparation to final sign-off.
Get a same-week response
- Authority identification by plot
- Fit-out drawing submission
- Parallel Civil Defence coordination
Trakhees, DDA, or Dubai Municipality (by building location)
What Fit-Out Approval covers
Which authority approves your fit-out depends entirely on where the building sits: Trakhees for Nakheel and JAFZA-adjacent developments, DDA for TECOM free zones, and Dubai Municipality for mainland buildings outside those zones. Trakhees prices a standard commercial fit-out at AED 3,000-10,000 and JAFZA at AED 2,000-8,000. We confirm the correct authority for your building first, then prepare and submit the fit-out drawings, material specifications, and any Civil Defence NOC the fit-out triggers.
Why work with us on fit-out approval
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We confirm the authority first
Filing with the wrong authority is a common and costly delay - we check your plot's jurisdiction before submitting.
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Drawing-ready submissions
Layout, MEP, and material specification drawings are checked against the authority's current fit-out checklist.
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Civil Defence handled together
Most commercial fit-outs need a parallel fire and life safety NOC - we file both submissions in step.
Our Process
How fit-out approval works
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Jurisdiction check
We confirm whether your building falls under Trakhees, DDA, or Dubai Municipality.
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Drawing preparation
Fit-out layout and MEP drawings are prepared to that authority's checklist.
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Submission
The fit-out application is filed, alongside a Civil Defence NOC where the scope requires it.
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Approval & handover
You receive the approved fit-out permit ready to hand to your contractor.
Documentation
What we prepare and file for fit-out approval
A fit-out approval submission is only as fast as its weakest document. Depending on scope, we assemble the architectural, structural, and MEP drawings the reviewing authority (Trakhees, DDA, or Dubai Municipality, depending on building location) 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.
Fit-Out Approval cost & timeline
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Typical cost range
AED 2,000-10,000 for the authority fit-out approval itself, excluding drawing preparation and any parallel Civil Defence review (a typical office fit-out with all authority and consultant costs combined runs AED 10,000-22,000).
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Typical turnaround
A straightforward retail or office fit-out submission with complete drawings is generally reviewed within a matter of days once filed with the correct authority.
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Reviewing authority
Trakhees, DDA, or Dubai Municipality reviews and issues this approval, depending on building location.
Fit-Out Approval - common questions
How do I know which authority approves my fit-out?
It depends on your building's developer and location - Nakheel and JAFZA-adjacent properties go through Trakhees, TECOM free zones through DDA, and most other mainland buildings through Dubai Municipality. Send us the address and we will confirm.
Does a fit-out approval include Civil Defence sign-off?
No, they are separate submissions, though we typically file both together since most commercial fit-outs need Civil Defence's fire and life safety NOC as well.
What's the total cost of a typical office fit-out approval?
Combined authority and consultant costs for a standard 1,500-3,000 sq ft office fit-out generally run AED 10,000-22,000, depending on the authority and scope.
Ready to move your approval forward?
Send us your drawings or documents and we will tell you exactly what the authority needs.