Trakhees vs. Dubai Municipality: Which Approval Authority Actually Applies to Your Villa

Most villas in Dubai fall under Dubai Municipality (DM) for renovation and building permits.Villas in Nakheel-managed and PCFC-adjacent communities, including Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Park, Al Furjan, Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Discovery Gardens, and International City, fall under Trakhees, the regulatory arm of the...