Approve the structural and layout works and the fire safety changes.
Who Approves Apartment Merging in Downtown Dubai?
In Downtown Dubai, including Burj Khalifa, the route is Emaar building management NOC, then Dubai Municipality and DCD approvals, then the DLD title deed merge. DCD approves the fire safety changes, because merging changes fire compartments and exits.
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
Emaar Building Management
Reviews the merge against the building rules and issues the NOC.
How Apartment Merging Gets Approved
01
Your Plan and Unit Details
02
Structural Check of the Wall Between Units
03
Emaar building management NOC
04
Dubai Municipality Permit
05
DCD Approval
06
Works, Completion and Title Deed Merge
How Our Approval Process Works
Our expert engineers handle the entire NOC process, ensuring faster approvals and full compliance with Dubai regulations.
Dubai Municipality and DCD
What Apartment Owners Ask Us About
Burj Khalifa
The Address
Opera Grand
Burj Vista
The Residences
Penthouses
Who Approves Apartment Merging in Downtown Dubai: The Short Answer
| Step | Who | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural Solutions | Structural check of the wall and slab between the units, then drawings and stamped calculations. |
| 2 | Emaar building management | NOC for merging the units. |
| 3 | Dubai Municipality | Permit for the structural and layout works. |
| 4 | Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) | Approval of fire compartment, sprinkler, alarm and exit changes. |
| 5 | DLD (handled by us on your behalf) | Title deed merge into one unit after completion. |
What Gets Checked
- Building management NOC: the building management or developer approves the merge first
- Authority permit: the structural and layout works need a permit from the area authority
- Fire safety: merging changes fire compartments, sprinklers, alarms and exits, which DCD approves
- One title deed: after completion, the units can be merged into one title deed with DLD; we handle it on your behalf
What to Send Us
- Title deeds of both units and owner ID
- Floor plans of both units (from building management or the developer)
- Photos of the wall, doors and services between the units
- Your idea: a sketch of the merged layout
- Drawings and calculations (we prepare these)
Structure First
Wall and slab check
NOC and Permit
Building and authority
One Title Deed
DLD merge handled
Why Owners Merge Apartments With Us
Structure First
We check the wall and slab between the units before anything else, so you know early if merging is possible.
Every Approval in One Scope
Building management NOC, authority permit and DCD approval handled in the right order.
Title Deed Merge Too
We handle the DLD title deed merge on your behalf once the works are approved.
Thinking of Merging Two Apartments?
Send us the unit numbers, floor plans and photos. We will check if merging is possible and handle the approvals and the title deed merge.
Who Approves Apartment Merging in Downtown Dubai? FAQs
Who approves merging in Downtown?
Emaar building management, Dubai Municipality and DCD.
Is merging two apartments possible in every tower?
Not always. If the wall between the units is a shear wall or part of the core, openings may be limited or not allowed. A structural check answers this first.
Who approves apartment merging?
The building management or developer NOC comes first, then the area authority permit and DCD approval for fire safety.
Will I get one title deed?
Yes, the units can be merged into one title deed with DLD after the works are approved. We can handle it on your behalf.
Do sprinklers and alarms need changes?
Usually yes. The new layout changes fire compartments and coverage, which DCD approves.