Dubai Fireworks Display Permit 2026: How the SIRA Firework Show Permit Works

Dubai fireworks laws and Diwali › SIRA Firework Show Permit

Legal information last verified: 25 October 2026. Official rules verified on the sources linked below.

Quick answer: how to get a fireworks display permit in Dubai

• SIRA (Security Industry Regulatory Agency) issues the permit to hold fireworks in Dubai. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Only companies accredited by SIRA to organise fireworks displays can apply; the service is listed for the business sector. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Fees shown on 25 October 2026: service fee AED 1020, plus AED 10 knowledge fee and AED 10 innovation fee. Processing: two business days. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• After the permit, the company must notify the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, the Coast Guard, Dubai Civil Defence and two general departments. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)

Who applies: the fireworks company, not the event

The SIRA page lists five requirements: the applicant must be among the companies SIRA has accredited to organise fireworks displays; it needs a trade licence; a no objection certificate (NOC) from the organising entity; a map showing the launch site and safety distances; and a fireworks transportation request form. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)

For a Diwali celebration, the temple, community association, school or venue is the "organising entity". Its job is to issue the NOC and to make sure the venue and any event permits are in place. The accredited company makes the SIRA application.

We did not research how a company becomes SIRA-accredited; that is a separate SIRA service.

Steps, fees and timing

• Submit the request by email to dg@sira.gov.ae. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• The department officer approves the request. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Pay the fees: AED 1020 service fee, AED 10 knowledge fee and AED 10 innovation fee, as shown on 25 October 2026. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Receive the permit. The page gives a processing time of two business days. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)

Two business days is SIRA's own processing time. The organiser's NOC, the site map and any venue or event approvals take longer, so start well before Diwali week.

Other approvals around a display

Dubai Law No. (2) of 2026 says it applies without prejudice to the licences, permits and approvals other government entities require. For events on beaches, all permits and approvals must be obtained from Dubai Municipality and the concerned entities. Law No. (2) of 2026 Concerning Public Safety in the Emirate of...

Owners and operators of public places, entertainment venues and event venues also have their own safety obligations under the law, such as risk assessments and public safety supervisors. Law No. (2) of 2026 Concerning Public Safety in the Emirate of...

We could not confirm the separate requirements of the Department of Economy and Tourism, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Civil Defence or the Coast Guard beyond the notification duty on the SIRA page.

What the official sources say about SIRA Firework Show Permit

Each point below is taken from the official source linked after it. Read the source itself before you rely on it.

• SIRA (Security Industry Regulatory Agency) issues a permit to hold fireworks in Dubai. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Requirement 1: the applicant must be among the companies SIRA has accredited to organise fireworks displays. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Requirement 2: a trade licence. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Requirement 3: a no objection certificate from the organising entity. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Requirement 4: a map showing the launch site and safety distances. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Requirement 5: a fireworks transportation request form. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Terms: after receiving the SIRA permit, the fireworks company must notify the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, the Coast Guard, the Dubai Civil Defense General Directorate, the General Department of Operations, and the General Department of Authorities, Establishments, and Emergency. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Eligibility shown on the page: business sector. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)
• Steps: submit the request by email to dg@sira.gov.ae, the department officer approves it, pay the fees, receive the service. SIRA - Firework Show Permit (service page)

Diwali 2026 dates and the fireworks rules

For a display on Diwali night, Sunday 8 November 2026, apply early: SIRA's two business days do not include the time to collect the NOC, the site map and venue approvals.

Drik Panchang calculates the festival for local time, so the UAE sequence differs slightly from India: Naraka Chaturdashi's morning bath and the evening Lakshmi Puja both fall on Sunday 8 November 2026, with Govardhan Puja on Monday 9 November and Bhai Dooj on Tuesday 10 November.

Key rules in SIRA Firework Show Permit at a glance

What we could not verify

These points are still open. Do not treat them as settled until the official authority confirms them:

• How a company becomes SIRA-accredited for fireworks displays.
• Whether the permit can also be requested through SIRA's eServices portal; the page lists email as the channel.
• Whether the permit covers areas outside SIRA's jurisdiction, such as other emirates.
• Separate event-permit requirements of the Department of Economy and Tourism, and any Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Civil Defence or Coast Guard conditions.

Diwali fireworks safety tips for SIRA Firework Show Permit

• Keep the audience behind the safety distances on the approved site map, and follow the accredited company's and venue stewards' instructions.
• Read the label before dark. The product category and the safety distance printed on it are the legal and practical limits for your garden or yard.
• Never go back to a firework that has failed to go off. Leave it well alone, then soak it in water once it is safe to approach.
• Choose one sober adult to light everything. Light at arm's length, step back at once, and never lean over a firework.
• Tell your neighbours in advance, especially older people and pet owners, and stop on time.
• Keep diyas and candles away from curtains, rangoli powder piles, saris and dupattas, and never leave a lit diya unattended.

Lawful ways to celebrate Diwali without fireworks

• Clay diyas: a row of oil lamps at the door and windows is the heart of Deepavali and needs no permit. Stand each one on a metal plate or a tray of sand.
• LED diyas and string lights: battery diyas are safe for balconies, dormitories, rented flats and anywhere open flames are restricted.
• Rangoli: a coloured-powder, rice-flour or flower rangoli at the entrance welcomes Lakshmi and gives children a creative part in the festival.
• Temple and community celebrations: most Hindu temples and community associations hold Lakshmi Puja, aarti and cultural programmes during Diwali week; check their own website or notice board for the 2026 schedule.
• Authorised public displays: a professional display run under a permit or licence gives the family a fireworks moment without the legal risk.
• Lakshmi Puja at home: the evening puja, aarti, sweets shared with neighbours and a family meal are what most people remember about Diwali.

Who to contact

SIRA, Firework Show Permit: official service page (requests by email to dg@sira.gov.ae).

Frequently asked questions

Can an individual get a fireworks permit in Dubai?

Not through SIRA's Firework Show Permit, which is for the business sector and requires a SIRA-accredited fireworks company. We found no permit route for individuals.

How much does the SIRA fireworks permit cost?

The SIRA page showed a service fee of AED 1020 plus a knowledge fee of AED 10 and an innovation fee of AED 10 on 25 October 2026.

How long does SIRA take to issue a fireworks permit?

The SIRA page gives a processing time of two business days, after the request is submitted by email to dg@sira.gov.ae.

Which documents are needed for a fireworks display in Dubai?

A trade licence, a no objection certificate from the organising entity, a map of the launch site and safety distances, and a fireworks transportation request form, from a SIRA-accredited company.

Who must be told after the permit is issued?

The fireworks company must notify the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, the Coast Guard, the Dubai Civil Defence General Directorate, the General Department of Operations and the General Department of Authorities, Establishments and Emergency.

Important

This page is general information, not legal advice; local rules and temporary fire bans can change. Always check with the official authority for your exact address before buying or using fireworks.

Editor's note (25 October 2026): HinduTone checked the SIRA Firework Show Permit rules on this page against the official sources linked above. We review this guide every year before Diwali; the next scheduled review is 15 September 2027. If you are an official and see an error, please contact us so we can correct it.

Related guides

• Dubai fireworks laws and Diwali
• Diwali in Dubai: fireworks rules for homes, buildings and events
• Diwali 2026 in Dubai and the UAE: Lakshmi Puja muhurat and 5-day guide
• Diwali decoration and diya ideas