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Municipality · Dubai
Dubai Municipality
Handles municipal approvals such as building permits, health and safety and some activity approvals.
When would you need it?
Businesses fitting out premises, food and health-related activities, contractors.
What it is responsible for
- Building and fit-out permits
- Food safety and public health
- Activity-specific approvals
Common transactions
- Fit-out permit
- Food establishment approval
- Signage and advertising permits
Documents commonly required
- Shareholder passport copies
- Proposed trade name and activities
- Tenancy or office details where required
Typical process overview
- 01
Confirm the exact transaction and eligibility
- 02
Prepare and review the required documents
- 03
Submit through the official channel or an authorised centre
- 04
Follow up on approvals and collect the outcome
Fees and processing requirements depend on the specific transaction and current authority requirements.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-25Official source
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