Issuing permits for marine activity/events in Dubai waters (outside DMCA anchorage).

To monitor Dubai waters for new projects/activities/Race/events/Parade/towing/other any marine activity outside DMCA anchorages .

Construction and property development companies specializing in coastal and marine projects, marine event management companies, fireworks companies, ship owners/managers, marinas, marine sports rental companies.

• Customer Happiness Centre – Dubai Maritime City Authority, Ground Floor – Maritime Business Center, Dubai Maritime City.
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Shindagha area – Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) building

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The permit includes all marine activities which will take place temporarily on Dubai waters, such as water sports activities

Stages of Permit Issuance

After completing all requirements, marine activity launching permit shall be issued in two stages as follows:

First Stage: request assessment

Required Documents:

1. Filling the marine activity launching permit application form
2. Request letter to issue marine activity launching permit along with the activity details.
3. Commercial license copy of the activity organisers (For private sector).
4. Copy of site map and emergency plan.
5. List of participants and their details.
6. NOC from competent authorities.
7. Copy of participating marine crafts licenses (If any).
8. NOC from owner in case of privately owned areas.

Second Stage: permit issuance

After reviewing all required documents, the marine activity launching permit will be issued while ensuring absolute compliance with DMCA rules who reserves its rights to reject the application or postpone the activity in accordance with the weather conditions. Additionally, DMCA inspectors shall have the right to visit the site in order to ensure its compliance with safety standards and marine rules.

Dubai municipality , civil defense, Dubai police, coast guard, aviation authority

Payment can be made either in Card or through the banking network for foreign establishments/ companies at DMCA Customer Service Centers or through online payment

From Sunday to Thursday 08:00 am till 01:00 pm

The service is not available during official holidays determined by the country.

3 working days.

All our customers’ inquiries shall be handled at the same time, or within a period that does not exceed (48) hours in case the request is needed to be addressed to another division.