Tilal Al Ghaf (MAF) villa extension fees, explained.
How Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) 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 Tilal Al Ghaf extension fees work?
Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) charges for a villa extension through its NOC application, based on the added gross floor area (GFA) the extension adds. Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) confirms the amount during the NOC application. The MAF NOC is applied for through the MAF Belong app, 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: Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) confirms the amount when it reviews the NOC application.
- Garden suites: A garden suite counts as added GFA, so it is charged like any other extension.
- 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
Tilal Al Ghaf communities and their approval route
The developer NOC comes first, then the building permit.
| Community | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Majid Al Futtaim · DDA | MAF NOC through the MAF Belong app, then the DDA permit. | Harmony guide |
| Elysian Mansions Majid Al Futtaim · DDA | MAF NOC through the MAF Belong app, then the DDA permit. | Elysian Mansions guide |
| Aura Majid Al Futtaim · DDA | MAF NOC through the MAF Belong app, then the DDA permit. | Aura guide |
| Serenity Majid Al Futtaim · DDA | MAF NOC through the MAF Belong app, then the DDA permit. | Serenity guide |
| Alaya Majid Al Futtaim · DDA | MAF NOC through the MAF Belong app, then the DDA permit. | Alaya guide |
| Lanai Island Majid Al Futtaim · DDA | MAF NOC through the MAF Belong app, then the DDA permit. | Lanai Island guide |
| Elan Majid Al Futtaim · DDA | MAF NOC through the MAF Belong app, then the DDA permit. | Elan guide |
| Plagette Majid Al Futtaim · DDA | MAF NOC through the MAF Belong app, then the DDA permit. | Plagette guide |
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 Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) 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
Tilal Al Ghaf extension fees FAQs
How do Tilal Al Ghaf extension fees work?
Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) 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 Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) 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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