Dubai Holding villa extension fees, explained.
How Dubai Holding 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 building permit.
How do Dubai Holding extension fees work?
Dubai Holding charges for a villa extension through its NOC application, based on the added gross floor area (GFA) the extension adds. Dubai Holding confirms the amount during the NOC application. After the Dubai Holding NOC, the authority for the area issues the building permit.
What do you pay for?
- Developer charge: Based on how much floor area the extension adds.
- Confirmed on application: Dubai Holding confirms the amount when it reviews the NOC application.
- Authority permit: After the NOC, the authority for the area 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
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 Dubai Holding for the NOC.
Developer review
The design is reviewed and the charge on the added GFA is confirmed.
Building permit
We submit to the authority for the area 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
Dubai Holding extension fees FAQs
How do Dubai Holding extension fees work?
Dubai Holding 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 Dubai Holding NOC, the authority for the area (Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees) 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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