Almost every permanent external change to a Dubai villa needs approval before work starts: pergolas, shade structures, pools, boundary changes, outdoor kitchens, decking and significant hard landscaping. Which authority you deal with depends on where the property sits, and getting that right at the start is what determines whether the project runs smoothly.
Jurisdiction in Dubai is not uniform, and this is where most owners get stuck. Free-zone and special development areas such as JLT, JAFZA, Palm Jumeirah and Al Furjan generally fall under Trakhees. Areas including TECOM, Dubai Hills and Nad Al Sheba typically sit with the Dubai Development Authority. Mainland plots go through Dubai Municipality. On top of the authority, the master developer of your community has its own rules, and both usually have to be satisfied.
Typically a site plan showing the works in position, elevations or details of any structure, material and colour specification, the contractor trade licence and insurance, and neighbour NOCs where a shared boundary is affected. Pools and anything structural carry additional requirements, and excavation near foundations may need a structural stability report.
We identify the correct authority and community process for your specific address, prepare the drawings and documentation, make the submission, and respond to comments through to approval. We do not start physical work on approvable items before approval is in place. Requirements and fee scales change, so we confirm the current position for your community rather than working from what applied last year.
General information only. We are a licensed contractor, not a regulatory representative. Rules change and individual communities apply their own conditions, so confirm your position before relying on this.
Related: pergolas and shade, boundary and screening, garden renovation.
We look at the property, tell you honestly what actually needs doing for your approval submission, and give you a fixed written quote. No obligation, and no charge for the visit.
Book a free landscaping assessment in Dubai if you notice any of these, and we will diagnose and fix it before it gets worse, with same-day and 24/7 emergency call-outs across the city:
One accountable team handles the full scope for apartments, villas, townhouses and commercial buildings across Dubai, built for the local climate and to Dubai Municipality, DEWA and developer requirements:
Burj Al Wasl does not just do the work, we handle the approvals. For your landscaping project in Dubai we prepare the drawings, NOCs and authority submissions so everything is permitted and signed off, with our trade licence and the relevant permit numbers shared on request:
We submit to and follow the standards of Dubai Municipality, DEWA.
Our technicians install, service and repair the leading brands used across Dubai for landscaping, sourcing genuine parts so your equipment keeps its performance and warranty:
| Type | Pros | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Natural grass | Cooler, natural feel | AED 30 to 80/sq m + water/upkeep |
| Artificial grass | Low upkeep, always green | AED 80 to 200/sq m |
Typical timeline: Most villa gardens are delivered in 2 to 6 weeks depending on scope.
These come from the relevant authority but are revised from time to time. Treat them as a starting point and confirm the current position for your property before you rely on them.
These are observations from working in Dubai, not rules. No authority publishes them as requirements, and your own contract or community may differ.
Please read this. The information above is general guidance to help you understand the process. It is not legal advice, and Burj Al Wasl is a licensed contractor rather than a legal or regulatory representative. Rules, fees and procedures change, so confirm the current position with the relevant authority or a qualified professional before acting on anything here. We prepare and submit applications on your behalf. Approval timelines and decisions rest with the authority, not with us.
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