- 1–2 motypical approval
- 8authorities handled
- 1point of contact
Building permits in Dubai
Drawings prepared, submitted through licensed partners and followed through every comment until the permit is issued.
Our architects have designed for
Who approves what
Dubai
- Dubai Municipality
- Trakhees
- Dubai Development Authority
- Master developer NOC
Abu Dhabi
- Department of Municipalities and Transport
- Aldar and master developer NOCs
Other emirates
- Sharjah Municipality
- RAK Municipality
- Ajman Municipality
Safety and utilities
- Civil Defence
- DEWA
- RTA, for larger plots
Drawn to pass
Four-bedroom villa
Twin villas
Villa and townhouse types for Shakhbout City, drawn by our architects to the community's rules for Aldar.
Check your permit path
Tell us the emirate and whether you have drawings. We reply within one working day with who approves it and how long.
Why permits stall
Five reasons submissions come back, and what we do about each before it happens.
| The usual problem | What we do |
|---|---|
| Drawings don't match the affection plan | Every project starts from the affection plan, not a template. |
| Community guidelines ignored | The master developer's checklist runs before design, not after rejection. |
| Structure and MEP not coordinated | Our licensed partner coordinates and stamps one consistent set. |
| Missing documents | You get a document checklist before submission. |
| Slow answers to comments | Comments answered and resubmitted until approval. |
What happens after you say go
Typical villa permit. Larger buildings and some authorities take longer; your proposal gives you dates.
Already have drawings?
Send the set. We review it against the authority and community rules and tell you exactly what will come back, before you submit.
Permits, answered
- Licensed partners submit.
- Every comment answered.
- One point of contact.
Can Meridia submit directly?
Submissions are made by our licensed engineering consultancy partners, registered with the authorities. Meridia prepares the design and runs the process end to end.
How long does a villa permit take?
Usually one to two months after submission, depending on the authority and the community NOC.
I already have drawings. Can you just submit?
Often, after a compliance review. We tell you exactly what needs changing first.
Which authority covers my plot?
It depends on the location and master developer. Send the affection plan and we'll confirm.
Send the affection plan. We'll tell you who approves it and how long.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We reply within one working day and send a fixed-fee proposal within 48 hours of your call.
