GL-DHCA-ENG-01 - Engineering Fit-out Guidelines - Version 1.0 - Effective date 2 January 2026

Oct 28, 2026

Engineering Fit-out Guidelines GL-DHCA-ENG-01 define mandatory technical and procedural requirements for Business Partners, consultants, and fit-out registered contractors in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). The guideline sets compliance expectations for DHCA engineering standards, DHCA fit-out policy and procedure, HSE/FM and authority regulations (including DCD, DEWA, DM, DDA, DHA, MOHAP and Empower). It explains the fit-out scope across general, modification, and minor categories, and specifies that submissions, reviews, permits, inspections, and completion must be processed through the Masaar Online System.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages39

Reading Time1 h 38 min

AccessFree to download

PURPOSE

SCOPE

DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS

REFERENCE

POLICY / PROCEDURE

APPENDIX

FIT-OUT PROCESS FLOW CHARTS

DHCA SERVICE FEES

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION-UNDERTAKING LETTER

FIRST FIX INSPECTION CHECKLIST FORM

FINAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST FORM

MASAAR ONLINE SYSTEM GUIDANCE MANUAL

ENGINEERING FIT-OUT GUIDELINES Data Classification: Public GL-DHCA-ENG-01 Effective date: 02-January-2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PURPOSE 3 2. SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 3. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................................................................................4 4. REFERENCE............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 5. POLICY / PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 6. APPENDIX............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 APPENDIX 1: FIT-OUT PROCESS FLOW CHARTS ....................................................................................................................................... 21 APPENDIX 2: DHCA SERVICE FEES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25 APPENDIX 3: CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION-UNDERTAKING LETTER ...................................................................................... 26 APPENDIX 4: FIRST FIX INSPECTION CHECKLIST FORM ....................................................................................................................... 31 APPENDIX 5: FINAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST FORM ............................................................................................................................... 32 APPENDIX 6: MASAAR ONLINE SYSTEM GUIDANCE MANUAL......................................................................................................... 37 Page 2 of 39 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this guideline is to provide relevant information to guide and assist Business Partners and their consultants and Fit-out registered contractors with clear technical and procedural requirements for the planning, design, execution to ensure completion of Fit-out works. This guideline aims to ensure full compliance with: • DHCA Engineering standards • DHCA Fit-out Policy & Procedure • Rule No. 2 (Violations & Engineering Standards) • HSE, FM, and Compliance requirements • Applicable authority regulations (DCD, DEWA, DM, DDA, DHA, etc.) It establishes mandatory safety, construction, design, material, and building requirements, and outlines the Fit-out process through the Masaar Online System, which is the official platform for submissions, reviews, permits, inspections, and completion activities. 2. SCOPE This Fit-out Guideline applies to all Fit-out works carried out within Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), including DHCCowned buildings, privately owned buildings, and Jointly Owned Properties (JOP). It covers all stages of the Fit-out cycle from contractor registration, design submission, technical review, permitting, inspections, and completion. This Guideline must be read together with the Fit-out Policy & Procedure, Rule No. 2 (Violations & Engineering Standards), and all relevant authority regulations issued by DCD, DEWA, DM, DDA, DHA, MOHAP, and Empower. This Guideline applies to the following Fit-out categories: 1. General Fit-out – full interior works and major modifications. 2. Modification Fit-out – partial changes affecting layout, MEP, or fire & life safety systems. 3. Minor Fit-out – limited works not impacting base-build

FAQs

Who must comply with the GL-DHCA-ENG-01 Engineering Fit-out requirements?

Business Partners, their consultants, and fit-out registered contractors must follow the guideline’s technical and procedural requirements when planning, designing, executing, and completing fit-out works within DHCC.

Which fit-out categories does this guideline cover?

It covers General Fit-out (full interior works and major modifications), Modification Fit-out (partial changes affecting layout, MEP, or fire & life safety systems), and Minor Fit-out (limited works not impacting base-build or fire & life safety systems).

How are fit-out submissions, approvals, and inspections handled?

All applications, permits, inspections, and completion submissions must be processed through the Masaar Online Portal, which is the mandatory platform for operational and technical approvals.

Oct 28, 2026

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