Apply for construction permission
Apply for permission for construction activities
DET approval is required when preparing to build a new hotel property or converting or enhancing an existing building into a hotel. Send your application using the dedicated form on the portal.
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Document requirements
Landowner passport copy, Land map copy, Land title deed, Dubai Municipality Completion Certificate (for conversion projects only)
Service users
Hotel owners, investors and operators
Price
100AED plus 10AED innovation fee and 10AED knowledge fee
Processing time
Response within one business day
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Do you have a question? Get in touch with us directly and we'll be glad to help.
Department of Economy and Tourism
One Central, building 2, 4th floor PO Box 594 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Office hours
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00
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