Dubai BPS is the Building Permit System, the online platform Dubai Municipality uses for building permit applications. People who search for “BPS Dubai” are often planning construction, but BPS also matters for interior works: some modification and decor works need a permit before they start.
Last updated: 28 October 2026
What is Dubai BPS?
BPS stands for Dubai Building Permit System. It is accessed through Dubai Municipality’s website, and registered users such as landowners, contracting firms and consultants use it to apply for permits and modification requests on existing buildings. You may also see it called DM BPS.
Which interior works can need a permit?
Dubai Municipality has said a “self-decor” permit is needed for suspended ceilings, flooring, shelves and internal partitions in building units larger than 100 sq m, applied for through Dubai BPS (announced in 2023). It also described unauthorised changes and partitions as a violation that can attract penalties. Rules and thresholds change, so always confirm the current requirement for your unit.
What BPS means for AKSE clients
AKSE helps with interior fit-out, modification and decor approvals in existing units. We prepare the drawings and documents, confirm the submission route for your project and follow up on comments.
What if your unit is not under Dubai Municipality?
Some communities and free zones are regulated by other authorities, and the permit route differs. For example, the Dubai Development Authority publishes its own fit-out permit service. See our pages on DDA and TECOM approval, Trakhees approval and Dubai Municipality approval.
Sources and notes
Based on: Gulf News report on the Dubai Municipality self-decor permit and the Dubai Development Authority fit-out permit service page. Authority rules and fees change, so confirm current requirements before you start works.