You’ve initiated the procedures for obtaining a Nakheel approvals, prepared the necessary documentation, and submitted your application, only to be hit with a surprise, a rejection! What went wrong?
Was there a flaw in your paperwork, an error during the submission process, or do specific elements of your project conflict with Nakheel’s stringent regulations?
The process of securing authority approvals in Dubai can be intricate. This is due to the high level of detail required in documents like building design schematics, as well as Nakheel’s rigorous community guidelines, which dictate everything from specific working hours to aesthetic standards that must align with the residential cluster.
In this article, we will walk you through the most frequent mistakes clients make. Our goal is to help you bypass these hurdles and prevent any delays or obstacles that could stall your plans.
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Common Errors Causing Delays or Rejections of Nakheel Approvals
The most common mistake during the nakheel approval process is failing to identify the required type of approval and starting project execution before obtaining it, or even the non-alignment of certain project plan items with Nakheel’s rules and regulations.
Technically, errors may occur in the documents submitted to obtain a nakheel permit (such as providing MEP plans lacking details or submitting incorrect identification documents) or due to delays or negligence in paying the fees associated with granting this approval.
In some cases, seeking to save costs, some clients may turn to a contractor who is not licensed by Nakheel or even change contractors constantly, causing rejection or delays in obtaining the nakheel work permit.
The following is a list of the most common mistakes clients fall into during the Nakheel approval process:
Failure to identify the required type of Nakheel approval.
Starting project execution before obtaining the nakheel approval.
Non-compliance with the laws and regulations of the Nakheel area.
Submitting incomplete or deficient construction plans.
Providing incorrect or false identification/personal information.
Neglecting to pay the fees incurred during the authority approvals process.
Not accounting for additional costs.
Appointing a contractor not licensed by Nakheel.
Constantly changing contractors during the approval process.
1. Failure to Identify the Required nakheel Approvals Type
Mistakenly choosing the type of Nakheel license means submitting a request for a category that does not accurately reflect the project’s actual application. For example, one might request an NOC from Nakheel for interior design modification while the actual modification is for the exterior design. Or requesting an NOC for minor external modifications when, in reality, it is a structural modification requiring trakhees approval. Or in the case of needing to lease a building within Nakheel for a company while applying for a personal lease permit. The solution here is simple: accurately define the objectives to be executed so that the required type of approval can be easily identified.
2. Starting Project Execution Before Obtaining Approval from nakheel
Starting construction or modification activities before obtaining the Nakheel NOC may expose you to violations and heavy fines reaching AED 50,000 (depending on the scale of modifications), in addition to forcing the owner to demolish and remove the violating activities, and even placing restrictions on the owner (such as making future approval procedures more difficult) in case of repeated violations.
For example, you might assume that installing a small shade in your home garden does not require a permit, but in fact, this unlicensed modification may result in a fine of up to AED 12,000, including removal costs.
The solution is simple: consult an expert real estate specialist regarding any construction or modification plan you wish to undertake, even if it is small.
3. Non-Compliance with Nakheel Area Laws and Regulations
Many requests for nakheel move-in permits or construction approvals have been rejected due to failure to comply with area regulations, such as carrying out construction work outside the allowed period.
Nakheel is one of the most luxurious areas in Dubai; to maintain its prestige, strict laws and policies are imposed to regulate life and work. To get the approval, you must comply with these laws to ensure residents are not disturbed.
For instance, you cannot move furniture in or out of the area outside specified times, and loud construction activities must stop during public holidays. In some cases, approval is rejected because the building design does not adhere to the general harmony of the residential complex (like changing the front yard’s shape or the fence’s color and height).
4. Submitting Incomplete Construction Plans
Errors may exist within the construction plans submitted to obtain Nakheel’s approval. These errors typically occur when incomplete or poorly detailed plans are submitted, such as those lacking essential dimensions or a lack of coordination between architectural and structural plans (e.g., differing components like windows and doors). Such errors lead to direct rejection or, at best, a request for major modifications.
Examples of errors in building plans causing rejection:
Non-detailed MEP plans: Not giving enough details about the distribution of electricity points or plumbing pipe routing.
Lack of detail in structural plans: Not providing full information on balcony dimensions or external fence height.
Mismatch between architectural and structural plans: For example, a supporting column appears in the architectural plan but is missing from the structural plan.
5. Providing Deficient or Incorrect Identification Information
Any deficiency or error in submitting identification information while obtaining the Nakheel compliance certificate will lead directly to the rejection of the application.
For example, providing incorrect personal details such as name and national ID, or submitting an expired lease contract, or even failing to fill in all the information within the specific application form for nakheel registration, are all mistakes that reduce the evaluation of your request and will not encourage the review team to process it.
The solution lies in being accurate and carefully reviewing the identification information before submitting the application.
6- Neglecting to Pay the Fees Incurred for Nakheel Approval
During the application process for a Nakheel Approval in Dubai, fees are incurred that the applicant must pay to complete the evaluation process and subsequently grant the approval.
Delaying or neglecting to pay these fees may lead to a delay in issuing the nakheel permit or even a refusal to grant it. For example, the fees required to complete the survey plan from Trakhees (which is essential for obtaining a Nakheel permit) amount to approximately 892.5 (about $242.99 USD) and are paid in cash.
Even small modifications incur fees, such as installing a shade, which is estimated at a maximum of 3,000 UAE Dirhams (about $816.77 USD).
7- Failure to Account for Additional Costs
The costs of owning a property within Nakheel do not only include the building price; they also include the real estate agent’s commission (estimated at about 2%), in addition to property registration costs within the Dubai Land Department (DLD), including transfer fees (about 4%) and title deed issuance fees (about 580 AED).
In construction cases, unexpected additional costs may arise, often resulting from misestimating construction costs, such as building material prices and construction company wages. Many clients do not take these additional costs into account, which hinders the process of obtaining nakheel approvals and leads to delays.
8- Using the Services of an Unlicensed Real Estate Agent with Nakheel
Using the services of an unlicensed real estate agent while obtaining a Nakheel work permit can be extremely dangerous. Such an agent may not provide the professional expertise you need (such as preparing plans) for the application, in addition to the illegality of transactions during the approval or title transfer process.
Not to mention the high possibility of exposure to financial fraud or even the theft of your personal information and documents to issue papers and transactions without your knowledge for use in illegal activities.
The solution lies in ensuring that the real estate agent holds the legal licenses and necessary certificates to work with Nakheel.
9- Switching Real Estate Agents While Obtaining Nakheel Approval
Constantly switching real estate agents while obtaining a Nakheel approval Dubai can be very confusing. You may need to repeat the approval procedures, such as redrawing and redesigning the building plans with every change of agent, which increases the costs of obtaining the Nakheel permit.
Furthermore, it leads to errors that will be difficult to track and correct, with blame being exchanged between multiple parties. Therefore, it is advised to choose the right real estate agent carefully and follow through with them during the various stages of obtaining the mentioned approval.
Final Thoughts: Turning Your Project Vision into Reality
Most of the common mistakes delaying Nakheel approvals are caused by a lack of accuracy in documentation, non-compliance with Nakheel laws, or the failure to seek professional assistance.
By reaching this part of the article, you have ensured that you have gained sufficient knowledge of all the errors that may occur during the application for a nakheel permit, so that you can avoid them. We aim to make it easier for you to complete your projects without obstacles or difficulties and help you achieve your success!
Our role at DAEM CONTRACTING COMPANY is to extract the required approvals for your projects while preparing all necessary documents with speed and professionalism.
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