G+1 contracting Dubai municipality exam for Diploma Holder

To appear for the Dubai Municipality (DM) exam as a diploma holder without a civil engineer certificate, here are the key requirements and steps:

Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma Holder: You must have a 3-year diploma in a relevant field.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience is required to apply under the G+1 license or below.
- SOE Membership: You'll be issued a Technician card, which is useful for interior work, fit-out work, and G+1 contracting.

Application Process
1. Online Application: Fill out the online application form on the Dubai Municipality's website.
2. Documents: Submit required documents, including:
    - Valid Trade License: A copy of your trade license.
    - Passport and Visa: A copy of your passport and visa page.
    - Educational Certificate: Your diploma certificate attested by the UAE Embassy in your home country and UAE Foreign Affairs.
    - No Objection Letter: If applicable.
3. Payment: Pay the exam fee, which ranges from AED 410 to AED 510.
4. Exam: Appear for the exam, which includes objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Exam Details
- Exam Mode: Online Computer-based Test (CBT).
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Topics: Questions cover basic civil engineering concepts, such as steel and concrete ¹ ².

Benefits and Limitations
- Benefits: Passing the DM exam allows you to practice engineering in Dubai and activate your company's DM online services.
- Limitations: As a diploma holder, you'll receive a Technician card, which cannot be upgraded to an Engineer card in the future ².