Dubai Economy and Tourism (DTCM) Permit For Events Application Service

If you are organising an entertainment or a commercial event in Dubai, you would be required to obtain a DET or Dubai Economy and Tourism (formerly DTCM) permit for events.

Get your event permit with ease and on time with our professional permit application service.

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How to apply for a Dubai Economy and Tourism event permit

Our direct partnership with DET and our 14+ years of experience in the event ticketing industry makes this service the easiest and the fastest way to obtain your permits.
Begin your application by providing us basic information about your event
Our client support team contacts you for assessment and advice
We take care of the entire application process
E-Permit is issued by DET

DET permit and Dubai event license frequently asked questions

What is DET permit?

A DET permit is an event permit issued by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing or DTCM. This allows event organisers and promoters to safely and successfully conduct their events in Dubai.

What events types do not require a DET permit?

Events that are private, internal or personal by nature do not require a DET permit. Examples of such are weddings, dinner parties, anniversaries, birthdays, internal corporate functions and gatherings, private workshops or internal seminars, among others.

Can I apply for a DET permit if I do not have a Dubai Trade License?

Definitely yes! Platinumlist is an official partner of DET and is authorised to successfully apply for your DTCM permit in the fastest and easiest way possible.

Does my event need a DET permit?

Events that belong to the categories of Entertainment, Sport, Business, Fashion, Art, Culture, Charity or Religious, ticketed or non-ticketed, paid or free, require a DET Permit.

What entertainment activities do not require a DET permit?

Activities within the F&B sector such as brunches, themed nights, special offers, ladies nights, restaurant offers as well as cinema screenings, sports events organised by local, federal and international sports federations not require a DET permit.

My DET permit is granted, what else should I do to enable ticket sales for my event?

Once you have your DET permit, we will then apply for e-Ticketing permit which allows you to sell tickets for your event. Once this is completed, the Platinumlist team can begin to build your event.

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Across the years, Platinumlist have provided extensive support with the detailed process of Event Permits via the DTCM (now DET) Portal. Often involving last-minute changes and information shared in pieces rather than in full the team are very supportive and patient with me and the team.
Peter Green, Owner, GME Events
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