Davies Group building permit approval submission and management in Dubai

Design & Consultation · Authority Submission Management

Mall & Government Authority
Submission Management in Dubai.

Mall NOCs, DDA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA and civil defence submissions handled entirely by our team — we know every authority, every requirement and every format, protecting your opening date from day one.

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Every approval,
handled in-house.

Davies Group representative reviewing an approved government permit document in Dubai

Authority submissions are one of the most common causes of delay on a UAE fit-out — and one of the areas where Davies Group UAE's dual MEP and ARCH approved-contractor status makes the biggest difference. Holding both trade category approvals directly with MAF, Nakheel, Emaar and Aldar Malls is genuinely hard to achieve, and most fit-out contractors in Dubai only hold one.

That status means we manage the full submission process in-house, without relying on third parties: mall landlord NOCs, Dubai Development Authority and Dubai Municipality approvals, and DEWA connections. Civil defence submissions are handled the same way — Hassantuk fire and life safety compliance and Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approvals for projects in Dubai, or Abu Dhabi Civil Defence (ADCD) for projects in Abu Dhabi, which follows its own distinct laws and regulations. Every authority, every requirement and every submission format is something our team has navigated for over 30 years.

Because this is handled by a single accountable team rather than passed between consultants and contractors, we can move quickly when a query comes back from an authority — protecting your opening date instead of letting it slip while paperwork is chased between parties.

What's Included?

Typical authority submission scope covers.

Mall Landlord NOC Applications

No-objection certificate applications and approval packages submitted directly to mall management.

DDA & Dubai Municipality Submissions

Design and building permit submissions to Dubai's planning and municipal authorities.

DEWA Approvals

Utility connection submissions and approvals managed directly with DEWA.

Civil Defence Submissions

Hassantuk fire and life safety compliance and DCD submissions in Dubai, or ADCD submissions for projects in Abu Dhabi, which follows its own distinct regulations.

Authority Liaison & Follow-Up

Direct, ongoing liaison with every relevant authority until final approval is secured.

Approval Timeline Management

Proactive scheduling of submissions against your target opening date, not reactive firefighting.

Frequently Asked

Common questions.

How much does authority submission management cost?

Authority submission management is usually included within our overall design and build fee rather than charged as a separate line item. Ask your project designer for a clear breakdown for your specific project.

How long do mall authority approvals typically take?

Timelines vary by mall and submission complexity, but our dual MEP and ARCH approved status and long-standing authority relationships typically mean faster turnaround than contractors holding only one approval category.

What happens if a submission is rejected?

Our in-house technical team resolves and resubmits directly, without the delay of routing queries through a third-party consultant — minimising the impact on your opening date.

Do I need to attend any authority meetings myself?

No — authority liaison and submissions are managed entirely by our team as part of a single accountable design-and-build contract.

Are you approved contractors at major Dubai malls?

Yes — we hold full MEP and ARCH approved-contractor status with MAF, Nakheel, Emaar and Aldar Malls across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Read our full Mall Authority Approval Guide →