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DM Application Status Check 2026: How to Track Your Permit

Dubai BPS PortalStatus Stages ExplainedWhat to Do If You're Stuck

Your Dubai Municipality application status is tracked through the official Dubai BPS portal (dubaibps.dm.gov.ae) or the Dubai BPs mobile app — not a third-party tool. This short guide covers how to check it, what each status stage actually means, and what to do if your application sits unchanged for longer than expected.

Dar Al Naseeb Engineering Consultants

Licensed Engineering Consultants · Dubai, UAE · Est. 2012

dubaibps.dm.gov.ae
Official Dubai BPS portal
Dubai BPs
Official mobile app (iOS/Android)
Real-time
Status alerts once logged in
dubaibps.dm.gov.ae
Official Dubai BPS portal
Dubai BPs
Official mobile app (iOS/Android)
Real-time
Status alerts once logged in
Dubai Municipality permit and building licence applications are tracked through the official Dubai BPS (Building Permit System) portal at dubaibps.dm.gov.ae, or the "Dubai BPs" mobile app (Android and iOS) — the only authoritative source for your application's real status, engineer's notes, and fee balance. Log in with your registered Dubai Municipality username and password to see "Available Services" and "List of My Services," including real-time status alerts, engineer review notes, and appointment booking for site inspections.
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What Each Status Stage Means

  • Submitted: the application has entered the queue but technical review hasn't started
  • Under Review: a DM engineer is actively checking the submission against drawing and compliance standards
  • Technical Query Raised: the reviewing engineer needs a correction or additional document before proceeding — visible in the portal's engineer notes
  • Approved: the permit is issued and available for download
  • Rejected: the application did not meet requirements and needs a fresh resubmission, not just a correction
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What to Do If Your Status Hasn't Changed

If your application has sat in "Under Review" well beyond the typical timeline for your permit type, check the engineer's notes section in the portal first — a technical query is sometimes logged there before the formal status label updates. If there's genuinely no movement and no query logged, this is usually a sign the submission needs a nudge through your registered consultant rather than a portal-side issue — engineers work through a queue, and complex submissions can sit longer without an automatic status change to reflect that.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01Where do I check my Dubai Municipality application status?
Through the official Dubai BPS portal at dubaibps.dm.gov.ae, or the Dubai BPs mobile app, using your registered Dubai Municipality login credentials.
02What does 'Technical Query Raised' mean on my DM application?
It means the reviewing engineer needs a correction or additional document before the review can continue. Check the engineer's notes section in the portal for the specific request — the application won't move forward until it's addressed and resubmitted.
03Why is my DM application status not changing?
Complex submissions can sit in a review queue longer without the status label updating automatically. Check the engineer's notes for any logged query first; if there's genuinely no movement, following up through your registered consultant is usually faster than waiting on the portal alone.
04Does Dar Al Naseeb track application status for clients?
Yes — as your registered submitting consultant, we monitor your application's status and engineer notes directly and act on any technical query immediately, rather than leaving you to track the portal yourself.
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