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Landscaping & renovation in Abu Dhabi

Many Abu Dhabi projects fall under the Estidama programme and its Pearl rating, which imposes water consumption and plant selection requirements from the design stage, not after.

Authority for permits

بلدية مدينة أبوظبي · دائرة البلديات والنقل

Permit guide

Approvals required

1Developer or community management approval
2Submission through the department's building permit system

Expected timeline:5–15working days

Constraints to know about

• Many Abu Dhabi projects fall under the **Estidama** programme and its Pearl rating, which imposes requirements on water consumption and plant selection.

Building without a permit exposes you to fines and demolition, and can block utility connections to the property.

Last verified: 2026-09-01 · Sources are published guides, not documents from the authority itself.

Communities we serve

Estidama is not optional on many projects

The Estidama programme rates projects against its Pearl standard, and many Abu Dhabi projects — especially larger communities and commercial developments — must meet it. For landscaping, that means native or climate-adapted plants instead of thirsty imported species, high-efficiency irrigation, and reducing heat-reflecting paved area. These decisions are made at design stage, because changing them after construction costs several times more.

Authority and permit timeline

The Department of Municipalities and Transport is the responsible authority, starting with developer or community management approval before submission through the department's building permit system. The typical timeline is 5 to 15 working days, though projects requiring an Estidama assessment take longer since the assessment is an added step before final approval.

Areas we serve

Khalifa City, Al Reef, Al Raha Gardens, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, and freehold properties across the city and surrounding areas.

What sets execution apart in Abu Dhabi

Irrigation water salinity in Abu Dhabi runs higher than in some other parts of the UAE, which decides the available plant list from the outset. High summer heat combined with coastal humidity near the sea makes choosing hardscape materials that don't reflect heat a decision, not a preference — light-coloured paving instead of dark in exposed areas, for instance.

projects delivered here

Pergola & Artificial Grass in Khalifa City

A 3×5 m pergola and 250 m² of artificial grass in the Sas Al Nakhl compound, Khalifa City.

Abu Dhabi250m²

Artificial Grass, Pergola & BBQ Area in Al Riyadh

850 m² of 50mm artificial grass, a 5×8 m pergola, and a BBQ area — completed in one month.

Abu Dhabi850m²

Glass Room, Artificial Grass & Wall Waterfall in Al Bateen

A 400 m² glass room in Al Narjeel, Al Bateen — with artificial grass and a wall waterfall, completed in 3 weeks.

Abu Dhabi400m²

Landscape Design & Construction in Al Muzn 3 – Abu Dhabi

Complete landscape design and construction for a 420 m² private villa garden in Al Muzn 3, Abu Dhabi, featuring planting beds, a wall waterfall, fountain, pergola, and artificial grass.

Abu Dhabi350m²

Our services

Our services in Abu Dhabi

Softscape & Planting

Trees, palms and shrubs chosen to survive UAE heat and saline water — not just to look good on delivery.

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Hardscaping

Interlock, paving, pathways, decking and retaining walls — the structure the garden is built on.

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Irrigation Systems

Drip and spray irrigation with automatic control — the most important system in a garden and the most often built wrong.

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Natural & Artificial Turf

Natural turf in varieties that survive summer, or artificial grass at a spec that actually differs from what the market sells.

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Landscape Lighting

Lighting that makes the garden usable after dark — which is when it actually gets used here.

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Green Walls & Roof Gardens

Greenery where there is no ground — on walls, roofs and terraces.

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Frequently asked

Is Estidama assessment required for every Abu Dhabi project?

No, it depends on the community and project type. We tell you from the first site visit whether your project needs an Estidama assessment or not.

Does high salinity mean fewer plant options?

It means a different list, not necessarily a shorter one — there are plenty of native and adapted species that tolerate high salinity and actually thrive.

Do you work on Saadiyat and Yas Islands?

Yes, though these areas often carry additional design requirements from the master developer, which we account for at design stage.

Does the permit take longer if the project needs Estidama?

Yes, an Estidama assessment is an added step before final approval, so the total timeline extends beyond the typical 5 to 15 working days.

Do high-efficiency irrigation systems raise the upfront cost?

Usually a little, but the difference pays back in long-term water consumption — we show you the comparison at design stage so you can decide.

Do you handle independent freehold properties in Abu Dhabi?

Yes, and the approval path is often simpler since it's direct with the department, without an added developer approval layer.

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