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Commercial Architecture in Dubai

Commercial architecture in Dubai from Al Mujassam covers offices, shops, showrooms and mixed-use buildings. Each is designed around how the business runs and taken through Dubai Municipality, free zone and landlord approvals.

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Your name, so we know who to ask for. Your phone, so we can call you back quickly to talk through the project.

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For a written reply and any documents about your project. We never share your email.

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  • 48+ years in Dubai
  • 2,700+ projects
  • Dubai Municipality approvals expertise
  • BIM and 3D coordination

Commercial architecture in Dubai at a glance

We design offices, retail stores, showrooms, mixed-use buildings and hospitality projects, and prepare every submission they need. One team covers architecture, structure and MEP, so the drawings that reach the authorities and your contractor are already coordinated.

In short

  • Who it suits: businesses building or fitting out their own premises, landlords and developers
  • Approvals: Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees, plus Civil Defence, DEWA and the landlord’s NOC
  • Permit time: 3-15 working days once the drawings and NOCs are complete
  • Fees: quoted per project, see how fees are set

When businesses come to us

  • Opening a shop or salon in a mall
  • Moving into a new office floor
  • Building a car or product showroom
  • Developing a mixed-use plot
  • Planning a resort or guest facility
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Who approves a commercial project in Dubai

  • Dubai Municipality

    issues building and fit-out permits outside the free zones

    needs a BIM model with the permit for new buildings above G+12 or 15,000 sq m (since 1 April 2026)

    issues the permit within 3-15 working days once the submission is complete

    BIM services in Dubai

  • Dubai Development Authority

    issues permits for projects in its zones, such as Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and d3

  • Trakhees

    issues permits in Jebel Ali Free Zone and other PCFC areas
    Trakhees approval in Dubai

  • Dubai Civil Defence

    approves fire and life safety for new buildings and fit-outs

  • DEWA

    approves the power and water connection and the electrical load

  • Landlord or building management

    gives the NOC before a fit-out starts, typically 3-10 working days in an office tower and 7-21 days in a mall
    NOC requirements in Dubai

What to send us for a first review

We’ll tell you the approval route and what the design needs to cover.

For a fit-out

  • unit number and floor plan
  • the landlord’s fit-out guidelines
  • the tenancy contract
  • the business activity on your trade licence

For a new building

  • the plot’s affection plan
  • site photos
  • the uses and areas you need
  • your budget and target opening date
Send your documents

Our Process

How a commercial project runs

  1. Brief and feasibility

    We review the site or unit, the business’s needs, the landlord’s rules and the approval route before design starts.

  2. Concept and 3D

    Layout and facade options in 3D, so you can compare them on cost, area and customer experience.

  3. Detailed design and approvals

    Architecture, structure and MEP are coordinated in BIM, then submitted to the authorities and the landlord.

  4. Tender and site supervision

    We help you choose a contractor and, where included, supervise the works until handover.

Projects

Commercial and Hospitality Designs

See the designs

They designed and supervised a wonderful salon for us. Thank you so much for the excellent service, and may God bless you all.

Salon Pronto Google review Translated from Arabic by Google

Frequently asked questions

How long does a commercial project take?

A small retail fit-out can take 2-3 months, and a large office building 18-24 months from concept to completion. Once the drawings and NOCs are complete, Dubai Municipality issues the permit within 3-15 working days.

Do you design fit-outs in malls and office towers?

Yes. We prepare the drawings for the landlord’s NOC, the fit-out permit and Civil Defence, and coordinate with the building management.

Can you work in free zones?

Yes. Projects in DDA or Trakhees areas follow their own permit route, and we prepare the submissions for each.

Can a development be built in phases?

Yes. We plan the whole site, then design each phase to work on its own.

How much does commercial architecture cost?

Fees are quoted per project and depend on the size, complexity and services included. Send us the site details and we’ll prepare a proposal.

Guides for commercial projects

Planning a commercial project?

Tell us about the site or unit, the business and your timeline, and we’ll outline the design and the approvals it needs.

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