Before renovating a property in Dubai, check whether you need permission. Requirements depend on whether you own an apartment, villa or commercial unit, and on the building or community.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm the current requirements with your building management, community developer or the relevant authority.
Most towers have management or owners' association rules. You typically notify or apply to management before work, and may need to give contractor details, a scope of work and sometimes a deposit. Rules about working hours, lift use and waste removal are common.
Community developers and master communities often control external changes, and may also have procedures for internal works and contractor access. Ask your community management what is required.
Fit-outs normally need landlord or building approval, and some works need additional sign-off from authorities such as civil defence. Free zones can have their own procedures.
Ask your management what documents they need, what the working hours are, whether there is a deposit or fee, how long approval takes, and what is not permitted.
We provide a clear scope of work and drawings where needed so you can submit them. Approval remains between you and the building, community or authority.
No. It is general information. Confirm requirements with the relevant building, community or authority.
Usually not for minor repairs, but rules vary. If in doubt, ask your management.
Often the owner or contractor on the owner's behalf. Ask your management what they require.
We can supply scope details and drawings. The approval itself comes from your building or authority.
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