Dubai Airports & DCAA Approvals
DCAA Height Approvals in Dubai
Buildings and structures near Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC) airports must not obstruct flight paths. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) approves building heights and aviation obstruction lighting within aviation easement areas, and this approval is separate from planning and building permits. SBM Contracting prepares and manages your DCAA aviation NOC, so your project's height is cleared before construction.
Available Service: DCAA Aviation NOC for Building Height & Obstruction Lighting
Our scope includes:
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Check whether the site falls within an aviation easement or height-restricted area
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Coordination of surveyed coordinates and elevations for the submission
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Preparation and submission of the DCAA NOC application on the online portal
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Aviation obstruction lighting design and installation where required
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Height clearance for temporary structures such as tower cranes where needed
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Follow-up with DCAA and alignment with Dubai Municipality or master developer permits
Why Choose SBM Contracting
Height clearance affects the design, so finding out late can mean redesigning a project. SBM Contracting checks aviation requirements early and coordinates the DCAA NOC with your building permit, so the approved height and lighting are built in from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority’s approval that the height and lighting of a building or structure are safe for aviation. It is required for construction within aviation easement areas around Dubai’s airports.
Projects within aviation easement areas near Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports, and tall structures near flight paths. Depending on location and height, rooftop equipment, masts and cranes may also need clearance.
Yes. Aviation approval for height and lighting comes from the civil aviation authority, while the building permit comes from Dubai Municipality or the relevant master developer or zone authority. Both are needed.
Obstruction lights mark tall structures so they are visible to pilots. Where the approval requires them, the lights must be installed and maintained as approved.
Typically the site plan with surveyed coordinates, the proposed building height and elevations, the affection plan and project details. The exact requirements are shown on the DCAA online portal for the service.
Registering on the DCAA online portal, selecting the service, completing the application and uploading documents, paying the fees and waiting for the decision. Some applications are approved quickly, while others need further study.
It depends on the location, the height requested and whether an aviation study is needed. Applying at the design stage keeps the building permit on schedule.
Fees are set by the approving authority and depend on the type and size of the project. We confirm the applicable fees during our initial review and give you a clear quote for our services.
The authorities can stop construction, and structures above the approved height may have to be modified, which is very costly. Applying before design is fixed avoids this risk.
Call us on +971 43 207 334, email info@sbmtech.com or send your scope and drawings through our contact page. We review the requirements and give you a clear quote and next steps.
