Which drawings does Dubai Outlet Mall need for a fit-out?
The MEP drawings, the fire safety drawings and the architectural partition drawings, all stamped by a consultant.
The short answer
Dubai Outlet Mall needs the MEP drawings, the fire safety drawings and the architectural partition drawings for a fit-out, stamped by a consultant, and the works also need Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approval. Ceiling and decoration changes are shown on the drawings too, because every change needs DCD approval. Structural Solutions prepares or reviews the drawings and stamps them as consultant.
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 you need to know
- Consultant stamp: Drawings stamped by a consultant, not by the fit-out contractor.
- Drawings: Architectural partitions and ceilings, MEP and fire safety.
- DCD: 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 appoints us: The fit-out contractor, the tenant or the brand.
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
Step by step
We confirm the route for your unit before you start.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Drawings and stamp Structural Solutions (consultant) | Partition, ceiling, MEP and fire safety drawings, stamped as consultant. | Which drawings? |
| Mall approval The mall | Reviews and approves the stamped drawings. | Mall or authority? |
| Authority permit (some malls) Consultant → DDA or Trakhees | For example DDA for Dubai Hills Mall, Trakhees for Nakheel malls and Atlantis. | Dubai Hills Mall Nakheel malls |
| DCD approval Structural Solutions → DCD | Fire and life safety approval, submitted by us as consultant. | DCD for mall fit-outs |
| Final inspection DCD and the mall | Final inspection and completion certificate before opening. | What DCD checks |
Questions
Related questions
Do I need structural drawings too?
Where the fit-out adds loads, openings or a mezzanine, yes, with stamped structural calculations.
Who prepares the drawings?
Your fit-out contractor or designer can prepare them, and we review and stamp them, or we prepare them for you.
Do ceiling changes need to be shown?
Yes. Every change, including ceilings and decoration, needs DCD approval.
Is there an authority permit at Dubai Outlet Mall?
The mall approval and DCD approval are what the fit-out needs.
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