DAMAC villa extension fees, explained.
How DAMAC charges for a villa extension, what affects the amount, and how to apply without surprises. Our engineers measure the added area, prepare the drawings and handle the NOC and the DDA permit.
How do DAMAC extension fees work?
DAMAC charges for a villa extension through its NOC application, based on the added gross floor area (GFA) the extension adds. DAMAC confirms the amount during the NOC application. The DAMAC NOC is applied for by email, and DDA issues the building permit afterwards.
What do you pay for?
- Developer charge: Based on how much floor area the extension adds.
- Confirmed on application: DAMAC confirms the amount when it reviews the NOC application.
- Authority permit: After the NOC, the DDA issues the building permit, submitted by an approved consultant.
Documents for the application
- Title deed and owner ID
- Existing villa drawings or as-built drawings
- Proposed drawings showing the added floor area
- Stamped structural calculations
- Photos of the villa
By community
DAMAC communities and their approval route
The developer NOC comes first, then the building permit.
| Community | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| DAMAC Hills DAMAC · DDA | DAMAC NOC by email, then the DDA permit. | DAMAC Hills extension |
| DAMAC Hills 2 DAMAC · DDA | DAMAC NOC by email, then the DDA permit. | DAMAC Hills 2 extension |
How it works
From idea to approved extension
Measure your villa
We confirm the existing GFA and how much the extension adds.
Drawings and calculations
Our engineers prepare the drawings and stamped structural calculations.
NOC application
We apply to DAMAC for the NOC.
Developer review
The design is reviewed and the charge on the added GFA is confirmed.
Building permit
We submit to the DDA as approved consultant.
Inspection and completion
Final inspections and the completion certificate.
Extensions we handle
What can raise the cost
- Adding more floor area than planned
- Unapproved works that must be regularised first
- Rejected drawings and resubmissions
- Starting works before the NOC and permit
Questions
DAMAC extension fees FAQs
How do DAMAC extension fees work?
DAMAC charges based on the added gross floor area (GFA) the extension adds, and confirms the amount during the NOC application.
When do I find out the exact amount?
During the NOC application, based on the added floor area shown in your drawings.
Do I still need a building permit?
Yes. After the DAMAC NOC, the DDA issues the building permit, submitted by an approved consultant.
What counts as added GFA?
New rooms, enclosed areas, garden suites and mezzanine floors add GFA. We measure it from the drawings so the application is accurate.
What does Structural Solutions do?
We measure the existing and added floor area, prepare the drawings and stamped calculations, apply for the NOC and the building permit, and handle inspection and completion.
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