We survey and draft directly in DLTM, or transform existing data correctly and check it against the site.
What Is the Difference Between DLTM and UTM?
UTM is a global grid used worldwide; DLTM is Dubai’s local Transverse Mercator projection. Coordinates in one do not match the other, so a drawing in UTM or WGS84 must be properly transformed before a Dubai submission.
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Streamlined
Approval process
End-to-end
NOC to permit, managed
Direct access
To your project team
Always on
Client support
Why It Matters
Submitting in the wrong system places your works in the wrong location — a reason for returned applications.
How We Prepare DLTM Drawings
01
Site Visit & Survey
02
Survey Points Fixed in DLTM
03
AutoCAD Drawings Prepared
04
Plot Limit & Works Shown
05
PDF + DWG Package Issued
06
Developer / Authority Submission
How Our Approval Process Works
Our expert engineers handle the entire NOC process, ensuring faster approvals and full compliance with Dubai regulations.
How We Handle It
Work We Prepare DLTM Drawings For
UTM Data
GPS (WGS84) Points
Old Survey Files
Developer Layouts
Consultant Drawings
Site Plans
What Is the Difference Between DLTM and UTM? at a Glance
| Step | Who | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural engineer | Surveys the site and prepares drawings to the format of the developer and the authority. |
| 2 | Master developer (where the community has one) | Issues the community NOC against its design guidelines. |
| 3 | Building authority — Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees — depending on the community | Building permit; work starts only after it is issued. |
| 4 | Developer and authority | Completion inspection and sign-off. |
Documents Required
- Title deed (or tenancy contract plus landlord NOC for tenants)
- Owner passport and Emirates ID copy
- Affection plan / site plan
- Any existing drawings (PDF or CAD)
- Access to the site for the survey
Key Technical Rules
- Survey-based: drawings are prepared from our own site survey, not traced from old PDFs.
- Authority format: prepared to the submission format of DM, DDA or Trakhees as required.
- DLTM where required: developers and authorities ask for AutoCAD in DLTM coordinates for works near or outside the plot limit.
- Existing and proposed: both sets are shown so reviewers can see the change.
- PDF and DWG: issued in both formats for submission.
Site Survey
Our own team
Authority Format
DM, DDA, Trakhees
PDF + DWG
Ready to submit
Why Owners and Contractors Choose Structural Solutions
Drawings From Our Own Site Survey
We survey the site and prepare the AutoCAD drawings in DLTM coordinates ourselves — not traced from a PDF.
Plot Limit Shown Clearly
Works within and outside the plot limit, demarcation lines and existing features are shown the way developers and authorities expect.
Ready for Submission
AutoCAD (DWG) in DLTM plus PDF sets, coordinated with the NOC or permit you are applying for.
Get Your DLTM Drawings Prepared
Send us your location, affection plan and what the drawings are for — we will arrange the site survey and prepare AutoCAD DLTM drawings ready for submission.
What Is the Difference Between DLTM and UTM? — FAQs
Is DLTM the same as UTM?
No — DLTM is Dubai’s local projection.
Can UTM data be converted?
Yes, with a proper transformation checked against survey points.
What is DLTM?
DLTM (Dubai Local Transverse Mercator) is the local coordinate system used for surveys and drawings in Dubai.
Who asks for DLTM drawings?
Mainly master developers and authorities — especially to show works within or outside the plot limit, and for demarcation works.
Do you survey the site?
Yes — we prepare DLTM drawings based on our own site survey.