Issuing Permits for Social Events

All social service providers licensed by the Community Development Authority must obtain a permit from the Authority before holding any program, ceremony or event, taking into account obtaining permits and administrative approvals from the concerned government entities.

Service structure and type

Target group

Service delivery channels

Required Documents

Documents

Issuing Authority

• Electronic copy of valid passport of the speakers, artists and event coordinator.

• Original of valid national identity card.

• Electronic copy of residence permit for speakers, artists and event coordinator.

• Electronic copy of curriculum vitae of speakers, artists and event coordinator

• Electronic copy of marketing materials for the event

• Electronic copy of Arabic event details form

• Electronic copy of no objection letter from a government entity (if required)

• Electronic copy of list of official sponsors

• Electronic copy of any other documents required by CDA.

Civil Society Organization

Entities involved in the event

Service Procedures

Order Flow	Time Taken
Register via the website and complete the required data	45 mintues
Review the request	2 working days
Approving the request	21 working days
Issuing of initial approval to be received electronically via email	2 working days
The civil society organization attaches a no-objection letter from the concerned authorities, such as: Events involving entry tickets: A no-objection letter must be obtained from the Econmony and Tourism Department in Dubai. Health activities: A no-objection letter is to be obtained from the Dubai Health Authority. Events that involve fundraising or Islamic activities: A no-objection letter is to be obtained from the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai. The CDA may request an additional no-objection letter (depending on the event). In the case of the event requiring other approvals to be obtained, the entity requesting the permit shall be notified	5 mintues
Issuing of final approval to be received electronically via email	1 working day

Service delivery times

Service Fees

Service link with other services

Procedure and requirements for terms of service

Partner Institutions

Service Package

The time taken to complete the service

Required Time to Complete the Service

limited service

Forms used to provide the service

Notes

• The CDA has the right to request any additional document it deems appropriate to complete procedures for the application submitted.

• Receiving the application does not in any way imply agreement on the part of the CDA to permitting the event.

• The initial approval does not in any way imply the approval of the event permit until the required procedures and required permits have been completed, and final approval is then granted by the CDA .

• Social service providers are required to keep copies of final approvals for event permits at their headquarters.

• Request is not accpeted if it is less than 21 days from the date of the event.

• The CDA may reject the event request if the conditions for events are not met.

Issuing Permits for Social Events

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