How to apply for a new building permit in Dubai?

Documents Required

Project drawings according to its type:

1. Architectural.

2. Structural.

3. Electromechanical.

4. Drainage and thermal insulation.

5. Roads.

6. Civil Defense.

How to apply for a new building permit in Dubai?

• Login to Dubai Building Permit System (BPS).

• Apply for the service by filling the application form.

• Pay the due fees.

• Check Dubai Municipality 's reply through the BPS (Approved/Rejected/Consult for Revision).

• Receive the payment voucher from the online service.

• Receive the permit through the website.

• Receive by SMS the details of the appointment for the demarcation process.

• Meet Dubai Municipality's surveyor at the project site for the demarcation process.

• Receive the demarcation certificate through the website, in case of approval.

Fees Required

New Building Permit:

• Free for first time applications, then for every new submission as follows:

  • Private villas: AED 100

  • Investment villas: AED 200

  • Industrial and public facilities: AED 250

  • Multi-storey buildings up to 7 floors: AED 200

  • Multi-storey buildings exceeding 7 floors: AED 250

  • Floor Area Ratio: AED 250.

• Minimum fees for all types of buildings: AED 500, and the permit fees are calculated as follows:

  • Total internal floor area: 30 fils/sqft.

  • External concrete walls: 10 fils/linear ft.

  • Outdoor concrete slab: 10 fils/sqft.

  • Outdoor Pergola areas: 15 fils/sqft.

  • Swimming pool areas and other external services: 30 fils/sqft.

Building Demarcation Certificate:

• AED 100 for printed certificate.

Time Required

• 3 working days

Terms and Conditions

• The site must be ready and free from any obstructions that might affect the surveyor's work.

• If the site was not ready, you must proceed as follows:

• Receive a site report with remarks and justifications.

• Fix all remarks.

• Apply again through Dubai Building Permits System.

• This permit is valid for 6 months from the date of its issuance, and it's renewable.

• temporary buildings are not included in this service.

• The contractor must have an insurance policy for the construction works.