THE SHORT ANSWER
Dubai Municipality’s Al Sa’fat framework sets mandatory requirements for new buildings to achieve Silver Sa’fa, with additional requirements for Gold and Platinum. Confirm the requirements applicable to your development.
Establish the target early
Agree the intended rating and project scope with the consultant before selecting systems. Record the applicable edition and authority requirements in the design brief.
Coordinate across disciplines
Cooling, water, lighting and controls influence how a building performs together. Evaluate system choices with the envelope, occupancy and operating pattern.
Plan for evidence
Build a schedule for design calculations, product information and commissioning records. The consultant should identify which evidence is required for the chosen project and rating.
Your next step
Bring the project location, available drawings and intended scope to an initial discussion. The right next step depends on the building and its existing services.
Build your project briefSources & further reading
Dubai Municipality: Al Sa’fat ↗Sources checked 21 October 2026. Confirm current project-specific requirements with the relevant authority.