Cities served in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates · 5 citiesTrades available in United Arab Emirates
Building Systems: HVAC, EV Charging Stations, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, Generator and Backup Power, Energy Management and Building Controls, Elevator and Escalator Services, Lighting
Life Safety and Security: Fire Protection and Life Safety, Water and Fire Sprinkler Systems, Cameras, Access Control and Alarms, Locksmith
Building Envelope and Structure: Roofing, Building Envelope and Waterproofing, Windows, Glass and Board-Up, Doors, Automatic Doors and Access Control, Loading Dock Equipment and Levelers, Fencing and Gates
Interiors and Finishes: General Maintenance and Handyman, Painting and Drywall, Flooring and Tile, Ceilings and Interior Finishes, Carpentry and Millwork, Signage and Exterior Sign Repair, Low Voltage and Structured Cabling, Commercial Kitchen and Food Equipment
Grounds and Exterior: Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance, Irrigation, Tree Service, Snow and Ice Management, Asphalt, Concrete and Parking Lots, Parking Lot Striping, Parking Lot Sweeping, Power Washing, Window Cleaning
Cleaning and Environmental: Cleaning and Janitorial, Floor Care, Pest Control, Waste, Hauling and Debris, Environmental and Remediation, Restoration and Disaster Recovery
Projects: General Contractors and Construction, Retail Rollouts and Store Projects
Local considerations in United Arab Emirates
- Long periods of extreme heat put heavy load on HVAC and refrigeration, so filters, coils and units are serviced on a tighter schedule.
- Sun and heat age roofs, sealants and exterior finishes faster, so they are inspected on a regular cycle.
- Work is scheduled around trading hours, building rules and landlord requirements at each site.
Licensed and insured local providers
Regulated trades in United Arab Emirates are assigned only to providers who hold the licenses or registrations the work requires there, and every provider carries the insurance the program sets.
Main licensing and registration bodies for facility trades in United Arab Emirates (checked on official sites, November 2026):
| Trade | Licensing or registration body | Level | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical work and contractors | Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) (هيئة كهرباء ومياه دبي), contractor and consultant enrolment. Title only: DEWA pages titled “Enrolment of Consultants and Contractors” and “Builder Enrolment Consultant and Contractor Guide” were found, but the pages returned an error when read. | Emirate | link |
| Fire and life safety systems | Dubai Civil Defence (الدفاع المدني دبي). Title only: official pages titled “DCD – Company Approval” and “Licensing Companies” exist, but the site blocked automated reading. | Emirate | link |
| Lifts and elevators | Dubai Municipality (بلدية دبي). Title only: official DM document titled “Technical Guidelines for Examination and Certification of Cranes, Hoists, Lifts and Other Lifting Equipment” (DM-HSD-GU48, V5). The document text could not be read. | Emirate | link |
| Pest control | Dubai Municipality (بلدية دبي), Public Health. Confirmed: DM issues a No Objection Certificate for pest control companies, obtained before the trade licence, and publishes a monthly list of licensed pest control companies. | Emirate | link |
| General maintenance and contracting company licensing | Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) (دائرة الاقتصاد والسياحة) issues mainland business licences (confirmed as publisher of the business licensing page). Dubai Municipality (بلدية دبي) keeps the Consultants and Contractors Register; confirmed that contracting companies in Dubai are limited to those licensed by the economic department and must be entered in that register. Free zone licences are issued by each free zone authority (not researched). | Emirate | link link |
Some trades are also licensed by cities or counties. Requirements change, so each provider’s license is checked before work is assigned.
How the program runs
- Request. Submitted through the platform or by phone, with photos where available.
- Triage. Facility First confirms scope, priority and warranty.
- Dispatch. A vetted local provider for the trade receives the work order.
- Completion. The provider checks in, documents the work with photos and closes out.
- Verification and invoice. The work is checked and invoiced in one format.
Security by McCray in United Arab Emirates
McCray Global Protection provides licensed security officers in United Arab Emirates. Sites that need protection during repairs, after a break-in or while a store is closed can be covered under the same program. Security services in United Arab Emirates
Frequently asked questions
Which trades does Facility First manage in United Arab Emirates?
Every trade on the program is available in United Arab Emirates, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning and janitorial, roofing, pest control, locksmith and board-up, through vetted local providers.
Can locations in United Arab Emirates be on the same program as locations elsewhere?
Yes. Every market uses the same request process, approval limits, reporting and invoice format.
Is security available for sites in United Arab Emirates?
Yes. McCray Global Protection provides security in United Arab Emirates, so a site that needs officers during or after maintenance work can be covered under the same program.