
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
DEWA Approval in Dubai
When your project changes electrical load or water services, we prepare and submit what DEWA needs and follow the application through.
Utilities & safetyWhat's included
- Scope review and requirement check
- Drawing preparation or review
- Complete document preparation
- Authority submission
- Representation at authority meetings and site inspections
- Follow-up and closing of comments
- Load and services coordination
Documents you'll typically need
- Title deed or tenancy contract
- Trade licence of the applicant
- Existing and proposed drawings
- NOC from the landlord or developer, where required
- Electrical load details, where applicable
Exact requirements depend on the authority and your scope. We'll confirm them for your project.
Download the printable checklistHow it works
- 1
Tell us what you're building.
Share your location, your scope and anything your landlord or developer has asked for. That's enough for us to start.
- 2
We map the authorities.
Different zones and scopes need different approvals. We work out which ones apply and the order to tackle them in.
- 3
We prepare the package.
Our engineers prepare or review your drawings and documents against what each authority asks for.
- 4
We submit and follow up.
We file the applications, answer authority comments and keep you updated along the way.
- 5
You get your approval.
Once the approvals are issued, your project can move ahead with the paperwork in place.
Often needed alongside
- Utilities & safety

Dubai Civil Defense Approval
Civil Defense approval and work permit for fire and life safety.
Quoted per scope - Free zones

DDA Approval
Building modification work permits for DDA-regulated zones.
Quoted per scope - Building & fit-out
Dubai Municipality Approval
Building modification approvals for Dubai Municipality areas.
Quoted per scope

