Atlantis retail fit-out approval, done right.
Consultant-stamped drawings, the mall approval, the Trakhees permit and DCD approval for shops, restaurants and retail units at Atlantis. For fit-out contractors, tenants and brands.
Who approves retail fit-outs in Atlantis?
Retail fit-outs and upgrades inside Atlantis need the mall's approval, then the Trakhees permit, then Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approval. Structural Solutions prepares and stamps the architectural partition, ceiling, MEP and fire safety drawings as consultant, gets the mall approval, applies for the Trakhees permit and submits to DCD. DCD then inspects the unit and issues the completion certificate before it opens. We work for the fit-out contractor, the tenant or the brand.
Need the stamp?
Upload your fit-out drawings and trade licence. We stamp them as consultant and initiate the mall, authority and DCD approvals on your behalf.
Request a mall fit-out stamp →What the mall asks for
- Consultant stamp: Drawings stamped by a consultant, not by the fit-out contractor.
- Drawings: Architectural partitions and ceilings, MEP and fire safety.
- Fire safety: Every commercial fit-out change, including partitions, ceilings and any decoration update, needs Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approval, a DCD final inspection and a completion certificate before the unit opens.
- Food outlets: If LPG or gas is used, the approved LPG or gas provider needs its own approval; with electric cooking, an undertaking letter is submitted to DCD instead.
Documents for the submission
- Trade licence and tenancy contract (lease or Ejari)
- Unit plan and the mall or landlord fit-out requirements
- Fit-out drawings: partitions, ceilings and finishes
- MEP and fire safety drawings
- Fit-out contractor details
Who does what
The approval route at Atlantis
We handle each step as consultant.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Drawings and stamp Structural Solutions (consultant) | Architectural partition and ceiling drawings, MEP and fire safety drawings, stamped as consultant. | Which drawings? |
| Mall approval Atlantis | The mall reviews the stamped drawings and approves the fit-out. | Mall or authority? |
| Authority permit Consultant → Trakhees | The Trakhees permit for the fit-out, after the mall approval. | Trakhees approval |
| DCD approval Structural Solutions → Dubai Civil Defence | Fire and life safety approval. We submit to DCD as consultant. | DCD for mall fit-outs |
| LPG or gas (food outlets) Approved LPG or gas provider | If LPG or gas is used, the approved LPG or gas provider needs its own approval; with electric cooking, an undertaking letter is submitted to DCD instead. | LPG approval |
| Final inspection and completion DCD and the mall | DCD final inspection and completion certificate before the unit opens. | What DCD checks |
How it works
From drawings to opening
Send us the requirements
The unit plan and the mall's fit-out requirements, from you or your contractor.
Drawings and stamp
We prepare and stamp the partition, ceiling, MEP and fire safety drawings.
Mall approval
We submit to Atlantis and answer any comments.
Authority permit
We apply for the Trakhees permit as consultant.
DCD approval
We submit the fire and life safety drawings to DCD.
Final inspection
DCD inspects the unit and issues the completion certificate before opening.
Who we work for
Contractors, tenants and brands
Fit-out contractors
We prepare and stamp your drawings as consultant, so the mall and DCD accept your submission.
Why the mall asks for a stamp →Brands and retailers
One consultant for every store in your roll-out, mall by mall.
Brand roll-outs →Fit-outs we stamp and approve
Why mall submissions get delayed
- Drawings without a consultant stamp
- Partition or ceiling changes not shown on the drawings
- Missing fire safety drawings
- No LPG approval or undertaking for a food outlet
- Works started before the approvals
- Drawings that do not match the site
Questions
Atlantis fit-out FAQs
Who approves fit-outs at Atlantis?
Fit-outs at Atlantis need the mall's approval, then the Trakhees permit, then Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approval. Structural Solutions prepares and stamps the architectural partition, ceiling, MEP and fire safety drawings as consultant, gets the mall approval, applies for the Trakhees permit and submits to DCD. DCD then inspects the unit and issues the completion certificate before it opens. We work for the fit-out contractor, the tenant or the brand.
Can the fit-out contractor stamp the drawings?
No. The mall asks for a consultant stamp. We stamp the drawings as consultant and work alongside your contractor.
Is DCD approval needed?
Yes. Every commercial fit-out change, including partitions, ceilings and any decoration update, needs Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approval, a DCD final inspection and a completion certificate before the unit opens.
Who can appoint Structural Solutions?
The fit-out contractor, the tenant or the brand. We handle the stamp and approvals for whoever appoints us.
What about LPG or gas?
If LPG or gas is used, the approved LPG or gas provider needs its own approval; with electric cooking, an undertaking letter is submitted to DCD instead.
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