- Foundation design not adequately justified against site-specific geotechnical data
- Drawing-to-calculation mismatch
- Missing coordination for coastal or reclaimed-land sites
Resubmission process
Revise per DMT's comments and resubmit through the same system.
Realistic timelines
Foundation-related queries are a common source of delay in Abu Dhabi specifically, given local coastal geology — worth flagging at the scoping stage. We don't guarantee approval outcomes or timeframes — see our A-Z compliance service for how we structure submissions to minimize avoidable delay.
Last reviewed: August 2026. Confirm current procedural detail directly with the authority before relying on this guide for a live submission.