Conference2025
IUCN World Conservation Congress
Abu Dhabi · DCT permit · 1000+ speakers registered
Event Permits & Licensing
UAE Event Permits Secured for You
From DTCM and DCT event permits to Dubai Sports Council approvals and performer registrations, Xenial Events handles every authority submission across Dubai and Abu Dhabi so your show goes ahead worry-free.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Every permit. Every performer. Every venue.
500+ Permits Secured
Across Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Government Permit Experts
DTCM · DCT · DSC · DWTC liaison
Fast-Tracked Approvals
Direct authority relationships
1,000+ Venues
We can support permits in across the UAE
Permit Finder
What type of event permit do you need?
Select your event format below. We'll identify every permit, registration and authority liaison required across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Venues we register permits in
Coca-Cola ArenaDubai
Dubai World Trade CentreDubai
Expo City DubaiDubai
Madinat JumeirahDubai
Dubai OperaDubai
Festival ArenaDubai
Atlantis The PalmDubai
Etihad ArenaAbu Dhabi
ADNECAbu Dhabi
Yas IslandAbu Dhabi
Emirates PalaceAbu Dhabi
Louvre Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
Saadiyat IslandAbu Dhabi
Coca-Cola ArenaDubai
Dubai World Trade CentreDubai
Expo City DubaiDubai
Madinat JumeirahDubai
Dubai OperaDubai
Festival ArenaDubai
Atlantis The PalmDubai
Etihad ArenaAbu Dhabi
ADNECAbu Dhabi
Yas IslandAbu Dhabi
Emirates PalaceAbu Dhabi
Louvre Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
Saadiyat IslandAbu Dhabi
Clear understanding of UAE permit requirements
We work within the permit frameworks of both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including DTCM, DCT and DSC requirements, ticketing regulations and associated approvals.
Responsive, including outside standard hours
Permit timelines depend on speed. We stay accessible throughout the process, including weekends and public holidays, to keep submissions moving.
Established relationships with authorities
We maintain ongoing working relationships with relevant authorities across the UAE, letting us anticipate requirements and resolve issues early.
500+
Event permits secured & processed
1,000+
Venues across the UAE we can support permits in
2
Emirates covered: Dubai & Abu Dhabi
6+
Authorities liaised: DTCM, DCT, DSC, DWTC & more
Recent Projects
Permits we've secured across the UAE
A sample of recent events where Xenial Events managed the full permit pathway from consultation through to delivery.
Conference
Expo2025
Middle East Film & Comic Con
Dubai · DWTC / DTCM permit
Tech2025
Hub71 Activations
Abu Dhabi · DCT permit
Summit2025
IMO World Maritime Day
Abu Dhabi · DCT permit
Conference2025
IDA Annual Conference
Dubai · DTCM permit
Expo2026
IAAPA Expo Middle East
Abu Dhabi · DCT / venue permit
How It Works
Your permit roadmap, start to finish
Consultation
We identify every permit your event needs based on your venue, format and audience, then map the full approval path.
Preparation
We compile and check all technical documents, floorplans and safety paperwork, formatted exactly to each portal's requirements.
Submission & Liaison
We submit directly to the UAE authorities and stay on the file, following up to expedite approvals and resolve any queries.
Delivery
Every legal permit is confirmed and handed over well ahead of your event date, so nothing is left to the last minute.
Trusted by
The organisers behind the region's biggest shows
Digiplus Events
and many more
“Xenial took the entire DTCM permit process off our plate. Every approval landed days before our deadline, no chasing, no surprises.”
“They know exactly which authority wants what. A submission that used to take us weeks of back-and-forth was cleared in days.”
“Responsive even on weekends, and genuinely accountable. They are the first call for any UAE event we run now.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Need Help?
Common questions about UAE event permits, authorities and timelines.
Most DTCM and DCT event permits are processed within 5 to 15 working days depending on the venue and event type. Concert permits and large exhibition permits may need longer authority review, so we recommend starting early, and we handle the timeline for you.
Yes. Conferences, exhibitions and ticketed concerts in Dubai require a DTCM permit, while Abu Dhabi events require a DCT permit. Sports activities in Dubai require a Dubai Sports Council (DSC) permit. Xenial Events manages all of these end to end.
Yes. We process concert permits for venues including Coca-Cola Arena, and we are authorised to register and process Dubai sports permits: marathons, tournaments and fitness activations through Dubai Sports Council liaison.
Yes. Performers, speakers and entertainers usually need individual registration and approval to appear at a UAE event. We handle every performer registration so your whole line-up is licensed, helping you avoid fines and stay completely worry-free.
Rejections usually come down to documentation gaps or floorplan and safety issues. Because of our working relationships with the authorities, we identify and fix these early, and if a submission is queried, we manage the resubmission directly so your event stays on track.
Get started
Contact our permit team
Tell us your event type, venue and dates. We'll map every permit and registration required and manage the full authority process across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Or email permits@xenialevents.com