The COC is only issued when the completed works match the drawings, so stamped as-built drawings are part of every completion. If your unit was modified before you moved in, the as-built drawings need updating before your own fit-out is approved.
JLT and DMCC Fit-Out Approvals: The Complete Guide
Every fit-out or modification in a JLT tower follows the same route: the building management NOC, DMCC fit-out approval reviewed through Concordia, DCD approval for fire safety, then inspection and the Concordia Certificate of Completion (COC). This guide links every question we answer about JLT, DMCC and Concordia in one place.
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Jumeirah Islands
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Mudon
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Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Streamlined
Approval process
End-to-end
NOC to permit, managed
Direct access
To your project team
Always on
Client support
What Concordia Does
Concordia is the building and facilities management for JLT towers, appointed by DMCC. It reviews fit-out drawings, controls contractor works, inspects completed works and issues the COC. Existing drawings for a unit come from the building management or DMCC.
How JLT Fit-Out Approval Works
01
Your Plan, Photos and Unit Details
02
Existing or As-Built Drawings
03
Building Management NOC
04
DMCC Fit-Out Approval via Concordia
05
DCD Approval
06
Inspection and Concordia COC
How Our Approval Process Works
Our expert engineers handle the entire NOC process, ensuring faster approvals and full compliance with Dubai regulations.
As-Built Drawings and the COC
What JLT Tenants and Owners Ask Us About
Office Fit-Out
Restaurant
Retail
Clinic
Apartment
As-Built and COC
JLT and DMCC Fit-Out Approvals: The Complete Guide: The Short Answer
| Step | Who | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | You and our engineers | Your plan, photos and unit details. We get the existing drawings from building management or DMCC and check them on site. |
| 2 | Building management / owners association | NOC for the works. |
| 3 | DMCC (reviewed through Concordia) | Fit-out approval of the stamped drawings and calculations. |
| 4 | Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) | Approval of fire safety changes, then inspection. |
| 5 | Concordia | Final inspection and the Certificate of Completion (COC). |
What Gets Checked Here
- Building management NOC: the building management or owners association approves the works first
- DMCC fit-out approval: DMCC approves the fit-out, with the drawings reviewed through Concordia
- Concordia: Concordia, the building and facilities management for JLT towers appointed by DMCC, reviews drawings, inspects works and issues the COC
- Civil Defence: changes to fire alarm, sprinklers, exits and other fire safety need DCD approval
- Certificate of Completion: after inspection, Concordia issues the COC confirming the works match the approved drawings
What to Send Us
- Trade licence and tenancy contract
- Building management NOC (we help prepare the request)
- Existing or as-built drawings (from building management or DMCC)
- Photos of the unit and your plan
- Stamped drawings and calculations (we prepare these)
Start Here: Concordia, DMCC and Who Approves
- What Is Concordia in JLT?
- Who Approves Fit-Outs in JLT?
- Is JLT Under DMCC or Dubai Municipality?
- What Is the Difference Between Concordia and DMCC Approval?
- Do I Need Concordia Approval for an Office Fit-Out?
- What Drawings Does Concordia Require?
- Does Concordia Need Structural Calculations?
- How Do I Respond to Concordia Comments?
- Do I Need Building Management NOC Before DMCC?
- Do I Need DCD Approval for a JLT Fit-Out?
- What Documents Does DMCC Need for a Fit-Out?
- Does My Fit-Out Contractor Need to Be Registered With DMCC?
Offices
- Can I Add Partitions to My JLT Office?
- Can I Renovate My JLT Office?
- Can I Merge Two Office Units in JLT?
- Can I Set Up a Co-Working Space in JLT?
- Can I Add a Server Room in My JLT Office?
- Do I Need DCD Approval to Change My JLT Office Ceiling or Sprinklers?
- Can I Change the AC or MEP in My JLT Office?
- Can I Install a Raised Floor in My JLT Office?
- Can I Add a Pantry to My JLT Office?
- What Do I Need to Hand Over After a JLT Office Fit-Out?
Restaurants, Shops, Clinics, Gyms and Other Uses
- Can I Open a Restaurant in JLT?
- Can I Open a Cafe in JLT?
- Can I Open a Retail Shop in JLT?
- Can I Open a Clinic in JLT?
- Can I Open a Gym in JLT?
- Can I Open a Salon or Spa in JLT?
- Can I Open a Nursery in JLT?
- Can I Change the Use of My Unit in JLT?
Apartments and Modifications
- What Can I Change in My JLT Apartment?
- Can I Remove a Wall in My JLT Apartment?
- Can I Move My Kitchen in My JLT Apartment?
- Can I Close My Balcony in JLT?
- Can I Build a Mezzanine in My JLT Unit?
- Can I Core Drill or Cut the Slab in JLT?
- Can I Change My Shopfront in JLT?
- Can I Increase My DEWA Load in JLT?
- Can I Change the Facade of My JLT Unit?
As-Built Drawings
- JLT As-Built Drawings
- Do I Need As-Built Drawings at the End of a JLT Fit-Out?
- What As-Built Drawings Does DMCC Need?
- How Do I Submit As-Built Drawings to Concordia?
- I Have No Drawings for My JLT Unit: What Now?
- Do I Need As-Built Drawings When Leaving My JLT Office?
As-Built Drawings After a Modification
- What Are As-Built Drawings for a Modified Unit?
- My Unit Was Modified Before I Moved In: Do I Need New As-Built Drawings?
- Do As-Built Drawings Need to Show Every Modification?
- What Happens If My As-Built Drawings Do Not Match the Site?
- Can You Prepare As-Built Drawings After a Modification?
- Do I Need As-Built Drawings to Get a COC in JLT?
- How Do I Update As-Built Drawings After a Modification?
- Who Prepares As-Built Drawings in JLT?
- Do As-Built Drawings Need a Consultant Stamp?
- Can As-Built Drawings Be Used for My Next Fit-Out?
Certificate of Completion (COC)
- What Is a Concordia COC?
- Do I Need a COC Before Opening in JLT?
- How Do I Get a COC in JLT?
- What Documents Do I Need for a Concordia COC?
- Why Was My JLT COC Rejected?
- Do I Need a New COC After Modifying My JLT Unit?
- Can I Open My Business in JLT Without a COC?
- Does the COC Need DCD Inspection First?
Structural Checks
- Is My JLT Floor Strong Enough for a Safe or Server Racks?
- Can My JLT Office Floor Take Gym Equipment?
- JLT Slab Load Assessment
- JLT Mezzanine Structural Calculations
- JLT Wall Removal Structural Assessment
- JLT Glass Partition Structural Calculations
- JLT Signage Structural Calculations
Problems and Rejections
- Concordia Rejected My Drawings: What Now?
- DMCC Stopped My Fit-Out: What Now?
- What Happens If I Fit Out Without Approval in JLT?
- I Failed the Concordia Inspection: What Now?
- DCD Rejected My JLT Fit-Out: What Now?
- Can I Get Approval for Works Already Done in My JLT Unit?
- What Do I Need to Do at the End of My JLT Office Lease?
Guides and Services
- Concordia Approval JLT Office Fit-Out Guide (2026 Complete Guide)
- JLT COC Approval Complete Concordia Approval Guide (2026)
- Concordia Approval Services in Dubai
- DMCC Concordia NOC Dubai
- DMCC Approval Dubai
- JLT Office Fit-Out Stamp
- JLT Structural Calculations Dubai
- JLT Apartment Renovation NOC
- JLT Restaurant Food Safety Approval
- JLT Signage Approval
- DMCC Signage Approval
- JLT Tower Fit-Out Approvals: Almas, Uptown, Mazaya, Jumeirah Bay, Gold and Platinum Towers
- Can I Merge Two Apartments in JLT?
- Can I Add a Terrace to My Restaurant in JLT?
Building NOC
Before DMCC
DMCC via Concordia
Fit-out approval
Concordia COC
After inspection
Why JLT Tenants Work With Us
Concordia-Ready Drawings
Stamped drawings and calculations prepared the way Concordia and DMCC review them.
As-Built and COC Handled
We survey, update the as-built drawings and take you through inspection to the Concordia COC.
Engineers In-House
Partitions, mezzanines, slab openings, heavy equipment and merged units checked and stamped by our engineers.
Tell Us About Your JLT Unit
Send us your unit details, photos and plans. We will tell you which approvals apply and handle them through to the COC.
JLT and DMCC Fit-Out Approvals: The Complete Guide FAQs
What is the approval route for a JLT fit-out?
Building management NOC, DMCC approval reviewed through Concordia, DCD approval, then inspection and the Concordia COC.
Who approves fit-outs in JLT?
The building management NOC comes first, then DMCC fit-out approval reviewed through Concordia, DCD approval for fire safety, and the Concordia COC after inspection.
What is Concordia?
Concordia is the building and facilities management for JLT towers, appointed by DMCC. It reviews fit-out drawings, inspects the works and issues the Certificate of Completion (COC).
Where do I get existing drawings for my unit?
From the building management or DMCC. If the unit was changed since, we survey it and update the as-built drawings.
Do I need a COC after a fit-out?
Yes. Concordia inspects the works and issues the COC when they match the approved drawings.