What Is DTCM?

DTCM or Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing is a state body that oversees all the planning, supervision, development, and marketing of tourism in Dubai.

What Kind Of Permits DTCM Issues?

DTCM issues mainly the following permits:

– DTCM Permits

Apart from DTCM, it is also necessary to get DED permits along with DTCM permits for all you corporate and public events way in advance to ensure that you don’t get penalized. World Events Management can help you issue these Event Permit with our past expertise and rep with the DTCM. These Events Permits are further divided into;

  • Entertainment Event
  • Business Event
  • Sports Event
  • Entertainment Activity Permit
  • Shopping Mall Activity Permit
  • Retail Outlet Activity Permit

– E-Ticketing Permits

There is a separate permit for those public events that require the organizer to sell tickets online. This permit can only be applied after issuance of DTCM E-Permit.

Rates and Documentation requirement for all these permits differ and mentioned below in detail. You can also contact our Representatives with all your queries and they will be happy to assist.

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What Are The DTCM E-Permit And E-Ticketing Portals?

As any State Body, DTCM wanted to ensure that all procedures that are undertaken to apply and get the Event Permits and license for Ticketed Events is centralized under them and in their database for whole Dubai. That’s when DTCM introduced the E-portals for Permits and Ticketing.

Does Every Event Need A Permit?

Every Corporate and public Event needs Permit issued by DTCM or DED. However, Private Parties or Weddings are not bound to the permits issued by DTCM. You can click below to live chat with our representative, who can help you with all the information you need regarding DTCM Permits.

Can I Apply Online For Permit?

Yes. DTCM has online portal that can help you issue the permit online. World Events Management team can also help you to issue permits without any hassle on your behalf.

Can I Change The Details Of My Permit After Being Issued?

You can do so from E-Permit portal as well but in case the Location of Event is changing, you will need to apply for a fresh DTCM Event Permit.

When Should I Apply For My Event Permit?

The sooner the better. Maximum for any DTCM Permit, you can apply a year ahead of the Event. It is always good to apply at least 4 weeks before tickets go on sale for a ticketed event and at least 2 weeks ahead of non-ticketed event. We can help you apply for them at any time to ensure your ease of mind.

What Are The Steps For Applying DTCM Entertainment Permit?

Following are the easy steps for applying to DTCM Permits:

  • DTCM Online Portal
  • Registration/ Login
  • Fill in Events Detail
  • Input Contact Details
  • Add Relevant Documents
  • Review
  • Proceed with Payment
  • Apply for Listing on Dubai Calendar

What Are The Steps To Apply For E-Ticketing Permit?

Following are the steps to apply for E-Ticketing Permits on DTCM Portal

  • Apply for E-Permit.
  • Register on E-Form.
  • Prepare Documentation.
  • Manager’s Cheque / Advance Payment.
  • Arrange Payment.
  • Pay Urgent (if Event in Less than 24 Hours).
  • Apply for Event Ticketing.
  • Submit Application.

Which Documents Are Required For Event’s Permit?

Each of the DTCM Permit type requires different kind of Documentations. They are as following;

Permit Type Documents Required for DTCM Permit
Entertainment Event
  1. No objection certificate from venue.
  2. Event owner passport copy
  3. Passport and photocopy for each performer
Business Event
  1. No objection certificate from venue.
  2. Event owner passport copy.
  3. Emirates ID if speaker UAE citizen/ UAE resident.
E-Ticketing Permit
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Trade License Copy
  3. Event Organizer NOC
  4. Tourism ID
  5. Valid e-Permit
  6. Venue NOC
  7. Completed ticketing fee forms
  8. Manager’s cheque receipt
Sports Event
  1. No objection certificate from venue.
  2. Event owner passport copy.
  3. Event brief or sponsorship package.
Entertainment Activity Permit
  1. Passport and photocopy for each performer
Shopping Mall Activity Permit
  1. Passport and photocopy for each performer
Retail Outlet Activity Permit
  1. No objection certificate from mall (not yet implement),
  2. Passport and photocopy for each performer

What Is The Fee For Applying DTCM Permit?

Different Fee structure applies to different permits apart from normal operational charges from DTCM and DED. These are;

Administration Fee applied to all Events
Registration on E-Permit Portal AED 300 Annually
Urgent Event Applicable Fee AED 500
Knowledge Dirham AED 10
Innovation Dirham AED 10
Entertainment Events
Ticketed / Registration Events Non-Ticketed/Non Registration Events
E-Permit AED 200 AED 200
Event Permit All Venues: AED 800 Only Hotels AED 800, Other Venues: AED 500
Performer Fee Not Applicable Hotels: AED 750 each Performer, Other Venues, AED 350 Each Performer
Ticketing Fee Paid Ticketed / Registration Event: 10% of Total Ticket Income, Free Ticketed Event AED 1 Not Applicable
DTCM Management AED 500
Optional Amendment to application fee: AED 800
Sports & Charity Events
Ticketed / Registration Events Non-Ticketed/Non Registration Events
E-Permit Fee AED 200 AED 200
Ticketing Fee Paid Ticketed / Registration Event: 10% of Total Ticket Income, Free Ticketed Event AED 1 Per Ticket Not Applicable
Business Events
Ticketed / Registration Events Non-Ticketed/Non Registration Events
E-Permit Fee AED 200 AED 200
DED Management Fee AED 50 AED 50
Event permit fee per the type of business event Exhibition / Product Launch AED 1000 AED 1000
Conference / Forum / Seminar / Summit AED 1000 AED 250
Exhibition / Product Launch Plus Conference / Forum / Seminar / Summit Paid ticketed/registration event: 10% of total ticket/registration income Free ticketed/registration event: AED 1 per ticket/registration Not Applicable

* Please note that these Permit Fee are subject to change by DTCM AND DED at any time on their own accordance.

How Can We Help You Acquire DTCM Permit?

Starting from the initial Registration for your organization till receiving your Event Permit from DTCM, World Events Management Company can help you achieve all without any hassle on your behalf. We have been working with DTCM and its portal from the beginning and well aware of all their policies, their fee structure, the documentation required for all kinds of Events. This provides us an edge to ensure that your DTCM Permits is applied and received smoothly. Please enter your details below and our team will reach out to you for any DTCM needs.