Dubai Municipality - Green Building Regulation Consulting
At GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy, we deliver comprehensive consulting services aligned with the Dubai Building Code (Dubai Municipality) and its embedded Green Building Regulations and Specifications (GBRS). Our expertise ensures full compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) mandates, including the Al Sa’fat Green Building Rating System, across all project phases—from concept design to final occupancy.
We support developers, architects, and MEP teams in achieving regulatory approval, optimizing building performance, and integrating sustainability strategies that meet both local and international standards.
Energy Efficiency
- Envelope compliance with Dubai Municipality U-values and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient limits
- HVAC system efficiency aligned with ASHRAE 90.1 standards
- Lighting Power Density (LPD) thresholds and daylighting integration
- Sub-metering and Building Management System (BMS) readiness
- Renewable energy feasibility for large-scale developments
Water Conservation
- Fixture flow rate limits per Dubai Municipality
- Greywater reuse and condensate recovery systems
- Irrigation efficiency via moisture sensors and native landscaping
- Water metering and leak detection protocols
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- Minimum ventilation rates per ASHRAE 62.1
- VOC limits for paints, adhesives, sealants, and finishes
- Thermal comfort modeling using Predicted Mean Vote (PMV)/Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD)
- Acoustic performance standards for residential and educational buildings
- Natural lighting and views for occupant well-being
Sustainable Materials & Waste Management
- Minimum recycled content and regional sourcing thresholds
- Low-emission material selection for finishes and furnishings
- Construction waste diversion targets (≥50%)
- Operational waste segregation and recycling infrastructure
Our Dubai Municipality Compliance Services
Design Phase Support
- Green Building Regulations and Specifications (GBRS) and Al Sa’fat scorecard mapping based on project typology
- Passive design strategies for envelope optimization and solar control
- MEP coordination for HVAC, lighting, and water system compliance
- Landscape advisory for irrigation and biodiversity credits
Documentation & Submission
- Preparation of Dubai Municipality checklists, Al Sa’fat scorecards, and compliance narratives
- Formatting of evidence packages for Dubai Municipality portal submission
- Coordination with Dubai Municipality regulatory reviewers
- Documentation for stakeholder and authority clarity
Stakeholder Engagement & Training
- Technical workshops for design consultants, developers, and contractors
- Regulatory briefings on Dubai Municipality Building Code updates and Green Building Regulations and Specifications (GBRS) amendments
- Post-occupancy performance tracking and renewal advisory
Dubai Municipality Rating System: Sa’fa Certification
Dubai Municipality’s Sa’fa Rating System, under the Dubai Building Code (Dubai Municipality – DBC), recognizes sustainable building performance across three tiers:
Silver Sa’fa:
This is the mandatory tier for all new buildings and major renovations in Dubai. It sets the minimum requirements for sustainable building design and construction within the Emirate.
Gold Sa’fa:
Recognizes advanced projects that integrate renewable energy, occupant wellness strategies, and intelligent building systems. This tier reflects elevated sustainability performance across design, construction, and operational phases.
Platinum Sa’fa:
Awarded to landmark projects that demonstrate net-zero energy readiness, regenerative design, and advanced sustainability across all building systems and site features.
GlobalTech Specialized Services for Dubai Municipality (Green Building Regulation) Certification
GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy has a proven track record of guiding a diverse portfolio of projects to successful certification under the Dubai Building Code (Dubai Municipality – DBC) Green Building Regulations. Our multidisciplinary approach leverages three specialized divisions—Sustainability, Commissioning, and Environmental—to deliver holistic, regulation-aligned solutions across all project phases.
Sustainability Division
Our team of accredited professionals—including specialists certified in LEED, WELL, and Trakhees–DBC—works closely with design consultants to:
- Select compliant materials and systems that meet or exceed Dubai Municipality and Al Sa’fat criteria
- Optimize scorecard performance across energy, water, IEQ, and innovation categories
- Align project documentation with cross-framework standards for LEED, WELL, and Fitwel
- Provide audit submissions for Dubai Municipality review
Commissioning Division
GlobalTech’s Commissioning Division ensures that all building systems are designed, installed, and verified for optimal performance, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance under the Dubai Building Code (Dubai Municipality) and Al Sa’fat Green Building Regulations.
Our commissioning protocols include:
- HVAC System Verification Functional testing of air handling units, chilled water systems, VRF/VRV setups, and control sequences to ensure ASHRAE 90.1 compliance.
- Envelope Performance Testing Thermographic surveys to detect thermal bridging, insulation gaps, and facade anomalies.
- Air Tightness Testing (Blower Door Method) Quantitative measurement of building envelope leakage rates using calibrated blower door equipment. Results benchmarked against Dubai Municipality thresholds for infiltration control and energy modeling accuracy.
- Lighting & Controls Commissioning Verification of lighting power density (LPD), daylight harvesting systems, and occupancy sensors.
- Sub-Metering & BMS Integration Validation of energy zone metering and Building Management System readiness for operational tracking.
- Post-Installation Diagnostics On-site testing of system responsiveness, fault detection, and performance tuning prior to handover.
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing aligned with Dubai Municipality thresholds (VOC, CO₂, PM2.5/PM10)
Green Building Regulation:
Submission, review, and approval coordination with Dubai Municipality - Dubai Building Code (Green Building Regulation)
Green Building Regulation:
Submission, review, and approval coordination with Dubai Municipality - Al Sa'fat (Green Building Regulation)
Energy Modeling & Simulation:
ASHRAE 90.1 and DM - Dubai Building Code (Green Building Regulation) - compliant modeling for HVAC, lighting, and building envelope
Thermographic Surveys:
Infrared diagnostics for thermal bridging and insulation integrity
Air Tightness Testing:
Blower door testing for building envelope leakage rates per DM - Dubai Building Code (Green Building Regulation) thresholds
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing:
VOC, CO₂, PM2.5/PM10 sampling aligned with DM - Dubai Building Code (Green Building Regulation) IEQ standards