Developer Guide – Complete Framework for Project Development in Dubai

1. List of Approvals Required for Plots

Every development project in Dubai must follow a structured approval process:

• Land Allocation & Plot NOC
• Masterplan Approval
• Concept Design Approval
• Detailed Design Approval
• Construction Permit & Site Mobilization Approval
• Environmental & Infrastructure NOCs (DEWA, RTA, Etisalat/Du)
• Health & Safety Approvals
• Completion Certificate (BCC)

2. List of Authorities Required for Project Approvals

• Dubai Land Department (DLD)
• Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)
• Dubai Municipality (DM)
• Trakhees
• Dubai Development Authority (DDA)
• RTA
• DEWA
• Civil Defence
• Environmental Authorities
• Etisalat & Du

3. DLD & RERA Requirements

DLD:

• Title deed registration
• Plot & project registration
• Master community approvals
• Trust account registration

RERA:

• Developer licensing
• Project escrow account
• Oqood registration
• Sales & marketing approvals
• Buyer protection regulations

4. Architecture Guidelines

• Concept & schematic designs
• Floor plans, elevations, sections
• Sustainability standards
• Height & setback guidelines
• Parking allocation rules
• Material & façade requirements

5. Consultants & Contractors

Consultants: Architecture, Structural, MEP, Infrastructure, Sustainability

Contractors: Main contractor, subcontractors, specialists

6. Master Developers

• Dubai Holding
• Meraas
• NAS
• Dubai South
• Silicon Oasis
• Jafza
• DMCC
• DIFC