Abu Dhabi: How to apply for private party permit

Weddings, engagements and condolence ceremonies do not require a permit

Published: Sun 27 Oct 2024, 7:00 AM

Updated: Sun 27 Oct 2024, 3:59 PM

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Want to hold a party on your birthday? Or have you recently graduated and want to celebrate this milestone with your friends? No matter the occasion, if you want to hold a party in Abu Dhabi, you need to apply for a private party permit. The registered company organising your event can apply for this permit, whether that is a restaurant, hotel, or event organisers in the UAE.

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To do so, the business can apply on the Tamm portal, in a few simple steps. After logging in, filling out the application with the required documents, and paying the fees, the permit will be issued in 3 working days. Here are the documents required, fees, and some points to keep in mind.

Required documents

Letter with the details of the activities
Contract or NOC between the event organiser and the owner of the venue
Valid passport or Emirates ID

Fees

Monthly fees for each entertainer - Dh500
Private party permit request fees - Dh350
10 per cent of the ticket fee will be collected (if tickets are sold)

Points to note

If alcohol will be provided, a special permit must be obtained (for venues without a special licence)
The party attendees must be above 21 years old (in night clubs or bars)
An entertainer permit must be obtained if there are entertainers (singers, performers, any other artists). While the entertainer permit is valid from one to six months, a temporary entertainer permit - valid for unlimited entertainers for 7 days - is also available
Private parties can sell tickets only if the party is organised by an event organiser
Weddings, engagement ceremonies, and condolences ceremonies, do not require a permit
It is not allowed to submit applications for speakers along with the private party permit. Entertainers need a separate permit

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