Dubai Municipality (DM) is one of the oldest (started in 1954) and biggest reputed establishments by the Dubai government. It was initially responsible for the health, cleanliness, architectural, and environmental aspects of the region, but today it is so much more than that. The DM has launched e-government projects since 2001 where its services are being offered through the web portal.
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY SERVICES, PERMITS & SECTORS:
The DM has around thirty-four departments that operate under six different sectors namely-
- General Support Sector
- International Affairs & Partnership Sector
- Planning & Engineering Sector
- Corporate Support Sector
- Environmental & Public Health Services Sector
- Environment Health & Safety Control Sector
The different NOC/ PERMITS granted by the DM-
- Advertising Permits
- Survey services
- Public market services
- Public health and safety
- Waste related approvals
- Public parks and recreational activities
- Land planning and building services
- Lab testing and accreditation
- Public parks and agriculture
- Veterinary and Abattoirs Services
The DM sectors provide a wide range of services including-
Business services-
- Municipal markets services
- Veterinary services and general animal care
- Food services (including food testing)
- Product testing and lab services
- Commercial and residential fees
- License and permit approvals for trade and advertising
Sustainability, Environment & Public-
- Health and public safety
- Waste management
- Agricultural services
Recreational services-
- Beaches
- Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Parks
Planning, infrastructure & buildings-
- Land planning, allocation, and compensation
- Building permits
- Drainage and irrigation
- Contractor/ Consultant /Building materials suppliers’ services
- Surveys
- Geospatial information
In addition to the above-mentioned services, the Dubai Municipality also oversees the parking services and approves the pest control services in Dubai. The DM ensures and regulates international quality standards in food and consumable items, building materials, and construction, food and laboratory certification and accreditation, conserves the environment, and offers urban planning.
THE DM CENTRES-
- Al Twar centre
- Al Kifaf centre
- Al Manara centre
- Hatta centre
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