Abu Dhabi Building Regulations
Abu Dhabi building regulations are governed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), with mandatory Estidama Pearl Rating for sustainability.
Regulatory Authorities
DMT
Department of Municipalities and Transport
Building permits, urban planning, construction codes
UPC
Urban Planning Council
Master planning, development guidelines
ADCD
Abu Dhabi Civil Defense
Fire safety and emergency requirements
Regulation Topics
Building Code (UPC)
DMTAbu Dhabi Urban Planning Council building requirements
Structural standardsFire safetyAccessibilityIBC compliance
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Estidama Pearl Rating
DMTMandatory green building certification system
1 Pearl minimum2 Pearl governmentEnergy creditsWater efficiency
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