Can a tenant request the drawings of a villa or office in Dubai?
Yes. Property drawings for tenants are released with a NOC from the landlord. With the landlord NOC and your tenancy contract, we request the drawings for you.
The short answer
Yes. A tenant can get the drawings of a rented villa, apartment, office or shop with a NOC from the landlord. The developer, building management or authority releases drawings with the owner's permission, so the landlord NOC is essential. Send us the landlord NOC, the tenancy contract and your ID; for a company tenant, add the trade licence. Structural Solutions then requests the existing drawings, which are often needed for a fit-out or modification.
Official sites: Dubai Municipality · Dubai Development Authority · Dubai Land Department
Property drawings for tenants: what you need to know
- Landlord NOC: Required before the drawings are requested.
- Fit-outs: Office, shop and restaurant tenants often need the drawings to design a fit-out.
- Company tenants: Add the trade licence.
- Works need approval: Using the drawings for works still needs the landlord, developer and authority approvals.
Documents you may need
- Title deed (owner) or tenancy contract with landlord NOC (tenant)
- Owner Emirates ID or passport
- Signed authorisation letter (company stamp if company-owned)
- Trade licence, if the property is owned by a company
- Seller NOC letter, if you are buying the property
Who does what
Step by step
We confirm the exact route for your property.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Send your request You | On the web app or the website request form, with your property details and documents. | Dubai Approvals web app Request on the website |
| Authorisation letter Owner | Signed by the owner. If the property is owned by a company, signed and stamped with the company stamp. | Authorisation letter |
| We request the drawings Structural Solutions | From the developer, building management or authority that holds them. | Where drawings are kept |
| You receive the drawings Structural Solutions | As PDF, and as CAD files where the developer releases them, for example Emaar and Nakheel. | CAD files |
| If nothing is on file Structural Solutions | We survey the property and prepare new as-built drawings. | As-built survey |
Questions
More questions about property drawings for tenants
What if the landlord refuses?
The drawings cannot be requested without the owner's permission.
Can a tenant do works too?
With the landlord's consent and the approvals the works need.
Do you prepare the landlord NOC?
We tell you what the NOC should say.
Can I request online?
Yes, on the web app or the website form.
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