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Dubai Office Fit-Out — JAFZA, TECOM, DIFC Free Zone Permits

Dubai office fit-out in JAFZA, DMCC, TECOM (DIC, DMC, DKP), DIFC. Free-zone authority permits, DCD clearance, DEWA, VAT 5%. AED 180-AED 1200 per sqft typical.

~1 min read·Updated 2026-04-23

Office fit-out inside a Dubai free zone — JAFZA, DMCC, TECOM (Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Park), DIFC, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai South — routes through the free-zone authority instead of Dubai Municipality. Each free zone has its own fit-out approval workflow, contractor register, and DCD clearance requirements. Mainland DM-licensed contractors often lack the free-zone contractor registration needed to work in a free zone.

AskBaily routes your Dubai fit out office jafza tecom difc to one vetted DM-licensed Dubai contractor who knows Trakheesi, community Developer NOC, DCD, and DEWA inside-out.

What a Dubai fit out office jafza tecom difc involves

  • Free-zone authority permit. JAFZA, DMCC, TECOM (DDA), DIFC Authority, DSO, Dubai South.
  • Contractor registration. Free-zone-specific register.
  • DCD. Fire and life-safety clearance.
  • DEWA. Electrical approval.
  • Landlord approval. Base-build landlord's fit-out guide.
  • VAT. 5%.

Frequently asked questions

Can a mainland DM contractor work in DIFC? Only if the contractor is also registered with DIFC Authority. Many contractors carry dual registration; check before signing.

How long does a free-zone office fit-out take? 8-16 weeks on site for a typical 5,000-15,000 sqft Category-B fit-out.

How much does it cost? AED 180-AED 450 per sqft for Category-A (base-build handover) shell. AED 450-AED 1,200 per sqft for Category-B turn-key fit-out with AV, premium finishes, and bespoke joinery.

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