How to request to Divert or Disconnect Sewerage or Storm Water Line in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023



This service enables you to obtain approval to divert or disconnect sewerage or storm water line during the construction or demolition of buildings, or once you Merge a Sikka. 

How to request to Divert or Disconnect Sewerage or Storm Water Line in Dubai?

  • Login to Dubai Municipality website (divert or disconnect).

  • Check Dubai Municipality's reply (Approved/Rejected) with the site inspection date.

  • Meet Dubai Municipality's employee to inspect the specified location.

  • Pay the due fees.

  • Receive a notification of the application completion and closure.

Time Required

  • Divert sewerage or storm water line: 30 days up to 1 year maximum.

  • Disconnect divert sewerage or storm water lines: 30 working days.

Fees Required

  • Contract values (for Dubai Municipality contracts) + 25% supervision fees

  • Knowledge and Innovation Fees:  AED 20.

Terms and Conditions

  • It is mandatory to apply for the disconnection or diversion of sewerage and storm water line during the construction of buildings. The application must be submitted by building and construction contractors or consultants or landlords.

  • The diversion service is carried out exclusively by Dubai Municipality contractors, and in exceptional cases, DM approved contractors under the supervision of the municipality

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What should I do if there were, within my property boundaries, infrastructure services such as electricity and water, telecommunication, wastewater or rainwater drainage networks?
You can submit an application through Dubai Municipality website or for information call 800900.