Mosque construction permits fast-tracked to five days in Dubai

Dubai Municipality and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) have launched a joint initiative to streamline mosque construction procedures, introducing a fast-track process that enables construction permits to be issued within a maximum of five days. The initiative simplifies construction requirements to accommodate the essential and operational needs of mosques and their associated facilities. Maintenance works that do not involve specialised structural modifications will be exempt from construction permit requirements through the self-maintenance service, subject to applicable regulations. Dubai Municipality will coordinate with IACAD to review preliminary mosque designs and assess technical requirements at an early stage to reduce approval timelines. The initiative also includes assessing land availability in areas experiencing high numbers of worshippers, enabling IACAD to identify opportunities to expand mosque capacity and respond to community needs. Dubai Municipality will provide landscaping support within mosque premises to ensure improvements complement surrounding roads and public spaces.