Government Approvals for Fit-Out in Dubai
All government authority approval work, handled by the team that designs and builds your space.
We prepare, submit and follow up
AKSE Interior Design handles all government authority approval work for fit-out projects in Dubai. Approvals can slow a project down if they are handled late or in pieces, so the same team that designs and builds your space prepares, submits and follows up your drawings.
We prepare the drawings and documents each authority needs, respond to comments and keep the timetable coordinated with your fit-out and design works. For an overview of the whole process, read our guide to fit-out approval in Dubai.
Documents checklist
Commonly requested for approvals. We confirm the exact list for your project.
Quick approval enquiry
Tell us where your project is and which approval you need.
Approvals we handle
Dubai Civil Defence Approval for Fit-Out
Fire and life-safety approval
DEWA Approval for Fit-Out Projects
Electricity and water
TECOM Fit-Out Approval and DDA Permit in Dubai
Free zone approvals
Dubai Municipality Approval for Fit-Out
Municipality approval
Food Control Department Approval in Dubai
Food premises approval
RTA Permit and Approval for Projects
Roads and transport permits
EMAAR Approval for Fit-Out Projects
Developer approval
JAFZA Warehouse Approval in Dubai
Jebel Ali Free Zone
Trakhees Approval for Fit-Out and Modification
Fit-out and modification NOC
Nakheel and DSO Approvals for Fit-Out
Developer and zone approvals
Which approvals does my project need?
Requirements depend on your location and scope, so we confirm them after reviewing your project. As a general guide:
- Restaurants and kitchens: usually Dubai Municipality and Food Control Department, with Civil Defence.
- Warehouses in Jebel Ali Free Zone: JAFZA, with Civil Defence and DEWA.
- Units in developer communities: the developer (EMAAR, Nakheel or DSO or Trakhees).
- TECOM communities: TECOM and DDA.
- Works affecting roads or access: RTA permit.
What we usually ask for
- Your unit address and location
- Existing plans or a site visit
- Your scope of works or design brief
- Landlord or developer requirements
Which government approvals will you need?
Answer two quick questions to see the approvals typically involved in your project.
Why use AKSE for approvals
One team
Design, drawings, approvals and build under one roof.
Drawings in-house
Architectural and MEP drawings prepared by our specialised team.
Comments handled
We respond to authority comments and revise drawings.
Coordinated timing
Approvals planned around your fit-out schedule.
How the approval process works
Review
We check what the authority requires for your project.
Prepare
Drawings and documents are prepared.
Submit
We submit and track the application.
Approve
We handle comments until it is approved.
Frequently asked questions
What government approvals can AKSE handle?
Dubai Civil Defence, DEWA, DSO, Dubai Municipality, EMAAR, Food Control Department, JAFZA, Nakheel, RTA, TECOM and DDA, Trakhees and warehouse approvals in JAFZA.
Do I need approval for a fit-out in Dubai?
Most fit-out works need some form of authority or landlord approval, depending on the location and scope. We confirm what applies to your project.
How long does approval take?
Timing depends on the authority, the project and how many comments come back. We give an expected timeline after reviewing your project and keep it coordinated with your fit-out schedule.
Do you prepare the drawings for approval?
Yes. Our specialised team prepares architectural drawings and MEP drawings to each authority’s requirements.
Can you handle approvals if you are not doing the fit-out?
Contact us with your project details and we will confirm how we can help.
Need government approvals or a fit-out in Dubai?
Tell us about your space and we will plan the rest.
Request a quoteCall +971 56 283 3080WhatsApp +971 56 283 3080