ConferenceYour Trusted Permit Partner
Xenial Events provides expert event permit services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, acting as the professional liaison between organisers and UAE authorities. We manage the entire permit process, from DTCM and DCT documentation to Dubai sports approvals and performer registrations, so your event is fully licensed, completely worry-free and never at risk of fines.
Find your permit
Pick your event type to see which permit applies. We also register speakers, artists and entertainers, so everyone on stage is licensed and you avoid fines.
Arena and outdoor ticketed shows, including Coca-Cola Arena, with artist clearances and audience-safety documentation.
DTCM · Venue permitLarge-scale expos and trade shows, including DWTC floorplan approvals and exhibitor documentation.
DWTC permitCorporate meetings, forums and conferences across Dubai and Abu Dhabi venues.
DTCM · DCT permitMarathons, tournaments, fitness activations and community sporting events through Dubai Sports Council.
DSC permitBrand activations, ticketed festivals and public events across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
DTCM · DCT permitIndividual artist, speaker and performer registrations, so every person on stage is licensed and approved. At IUCN 2025 we registered 1,000+ speakers for a single event.
Performer registrationBy the numbers
Major Projects
A selection of the conferences, expos, concerts and activations we've taken through UAE permit approvals.
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ConcertWe work within the permit frameworks of both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including DTCM, DCT and DSC requirements, ticketing regulations and associated approvals.
Permit timelines depend on speed. We remain accessible throughout the process, including weekends and public holidays, to keep submissions moving.
We maintain ongoing working relationships with relevant authorities across the UAE, allowing us to anticipate requirements and resolve issues early.
Identifying all required permits based on your venue and event type.
Compiling technical documents and floorplans for portal uploads.
Directly managing applications with UAE government bodies.
Following up with regulators to expedite approvals and handle queries.
Ensuring all legal permits are ready well before the event begins.
Trusted by
From international exhibition organisers to concert promoters and conference owners, leading teams rely on Xenial Events to keep their UAE events compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
A simple overview to help you understand what's offered and how it works.
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.
Consultation
Let our team handle every permit: DTCM, DCT, DSC, DWTC and concert approvals, so you can focus on delivering an exceptional event. Contact Xenial Events today for a free permit consultation.
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