Dubai Development Authority is a government entity in Dubai, UAE, established to drive the growth of Dubai’s economy by enhancing business competitiveness and setting global standards in urban planning, real-estate development, and business services. It provides a range of planning & development services (such as master-planning, design review, construction permitting, advertising & events regulation) as well as business setup, registration and licensing services for companies operating in its jurisdiction. The Authority also handles employment dispute mediation and other corporate regulatory affairs.