MEP Challenges & Compliance in Restaurant & Cafe MEP Fit-Out
Food & Beverage fit-outs are among the most technically demanding commercial projects in Dubai. Commercial ovens, dishwashers, walk-in chillers, and kitchen extract ecology units demand substantial power upgrades, grease interceptors, and strict fire-safety gas shut-off valves.
Required Statutory Authority Approvals
DEWA
Kitchen electrical load upgrade, Single-Line Diagram, and fit-out NOC
Handover Result: Secured DEWA NOC in 4 business days and completed handover with zero municipal punch points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical & Authority Questions Answered
Practical guidance for tenant fit-outs across Dubai.
Do all Dubai restaurants need a grease trap?
Yes. Dubai Municipality strictly mandates that all food preparation premises discharging fats, oils, and grease (FOG) must route kitchen waste through an approved grease interceptor before municipal sewer discharge.
How do I upgrade power if the landlord says there is no spare capacity?
We conduct an engineering diversity study of the building switchboard to determine if underutilized load from common areas can be re-allocated, or file for a DEWA feeder enhancement.