ArchitectOfRecord(AOR)

DAT comes from the roots of Dubai Approvals Team, which set the standard in the UAE market for smooth and organized authority approvals. With a committed team of Engineers and Architects, DAT can act as Architect of Record (AOR) as well as provide full engineering design and project management services as one of the top AOR Consultants in Dubai.

What is Architect of Record (AOR)?

Architect of Record is the architect or architecture firm whose name appears on a building permit issued for a specific project on which that architect or firm performed services. Building permits are issued by a government agency with the authority in a certain jurisdiction to regulate building construction and enforce building codes.


AOR service will allow DAT Engineering Consultants to take a lead consultant role in projects by integrating local code requirements with its engineering design solutions and facilitating a smooth approval process with the relevant authorities. As part of this service, DAT will act as a bridge between the design ideas of the architect and owner and the practical considerations for construction.

Architect reviewing project plans and ensuring design compliance on site.

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DAT’s architect of record (AOR) Service includes:


  • Co-ordination with key people in regulatory bodies such as Dubai Municipality, CED-Trakhees, DEWA, RTA, Dubai Civil Defence, and telecoms authorities
  • Approvals process tracking, from project start to building permit, helping clients through each step
  • Application for approvals early in a project’s timeline, where possible
  • Daily and weekly follow-ups by our dedicated in-house team
  • Whole-team working to ensure correct permit execution
  • Dedicated Online Portal to streamline approval process and update system for Tenants, online payment gateway for easy payments, and smoother experience.
Seamless Approvals with Local and Global Expertise

DAT Architecture has established strong relationships with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and all over the UAE clients and authorities. Managed directly by Local and national and backed by a team of experts from across the globe, we have in-depth knowledge of the industry, its regulatory standards, and permit application processes. The project approval process is sequential in the UAE, requiring the coordination of permit applications to specific authorities and departments.

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Common Questions

The Architect of Record is the locally licensed consultant who takes responsibility for a project's design compliance and authority submissions in the UAE. International design firms without a local licence appoint an AOR to sign, submit and supervise on their behalf.

Dubai Municipality and the other authorities only accept drawings and supervision from consultants registered with them. The AOR adapts the design to local codes, prepares the submissions, and carries the professional responsibility on site.

Code and authority review of the design, preparation and submission of building permit and services drawings, coordination with the design architect, construction supervision and the completion certificate.

Yes. Our structural, MEP and infrastructure teams work alongside the AOR team, so one consultant covers the full authority scope.

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