DDA & Trakhees
DDA and Trakhees Approval Services
Not every plot in Dubai is regulated by Dubai Municipality. The Dubai Development Authority (DDA) governs the TECOM-developed communities and several other zones, and Trakhees regulates areas under the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, including Jebel Ali Free Zone. Each has its own submission process and requirements.
As a DEWA approved contractor in Dubai, we check which authority covers your plot, prepare the electrical and MEP documents to its format, and coordinate the related DEWA approval where power or metering changes are involved.
Who this is for
- Companies fitting out offices in DDA-regulated business communities
- Warehouses and industrial units in Jebel Ali Free Zone
- Tenants unsure which authority covers their premises
- Contractors who need free zone submissions handled
What we handle
- Confirming the regulating authority from the affection plan
- Electrical and MEP drawings to DDA or Trakhees requirements
- Submission, comments and inspection follow-up
- Coordinating DEWA load and metering approvals for the same project
- Coordinating fire and life safety approvals required by the authority
How the process works
- Authority checkWe confirm whether DDA, Trakhees or another authority regulates the plot.
- RequirementsWe list the documents and drawings that authority requires for your works.
- Package and submissionDrawings are prepared and the application submitted.
- Comments and inspectionsComments are closed and inspections arranged.
- CompletionCompletion documents are obtained and handed over.
Documents checklist
Have these ready, or send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
- Lease agreement and free zone licence
- Affection plan
- Developer or landlord NOC
- Interior and architectural layouts
- Equipment and load details for electrical works
How long does it take?
Each authority has its own review cycle. We give a timeline once we know which authority applies and the scope of works.
Common questions
How do I know whether my unit falls under DDA or Trakhees?
The affection plan and your free zone licence normally show this. If you are unsure, send us the documents and we will confirm.
Does DEWA still supply power in these free zones?
In most of these areas DEWA remains the electricity provider, so load and metering changes still need a DEWA approval alongside the free zone permit.
Can you handle JAFZA warehouse electrical upgrades?
Yes. We prepare the electrical design and coordinate the authority and DEWA approvals for the upgrade.
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Tell us about your project
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