In the United Arab Emirates, SOCOTEC has positioned itself as a preferred partner in the real estate, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Our experts work on more than 500 projects a year.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), SOCOTEC is one of the leaders of the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector. A trusted third party that specializes in construction, infrastructure, real estate and environmental services, the company focuses on ensuring the performance and safety of buildings and the well-being of people.

Independent Technical Expertise Supporting UAE's Vision 2071 and Net-Zero Goals

SOCOTEC is a trusted Testing, Inspection and Certification partner in the United Arab Emirates, supporting developers, investors, contractors and public authorities in delivering complex real estate, construction and infrastructure projects across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider Emirates.

As the UAE advances its long-term agenda including UAE Centennial 2071 and We the UAE 2031, SOCOTEC provides independent technical expertise that ensures assets are safe, compliant, sustainable and built for long-term performance. Through strong local regulatory knowledge and international technical excellence, we support clients throughout the full project lifecycle, from design review and construction monitoring to commissioning and operational assessment.

Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Services in UAE

An Independent Third-Party Assurance

Operating as an independent third-party technical advisor, SOCOTEC delivers objective verification, regulatory compliance assessment and performance validation across real estate, infrastructure and industrial developments. Our multidisciplinary teams help reduce delivery risk, strengthen governance and protect long-term asset value while ensuring alignment with UAE regulations and international standards.

Supporting UAE National Priorities: Sustainability, Smart Cities and Safety Compliance

The UAE's long-term vision is driving a new generation of projects focused on sustainability, innovation and economic diversification. SOCOTEC UAE supports clients in addressing these national priorities through specialized technical services:

Supporting UAE National Priorities: Sustainability, Smart Cities and Safety Compliance

The UAE's long-term vision is driving a new generation of projects focused on sustainability, innovation and economic diversification. SOCOTEC UAE supports clients in addressing these national priorities through specialized technical services:

Supporting the delivery of environmentally responsible assets through sustainability verification, energy performance assessment, LEED and Estidama compliance, lifecycle optimisation and ESG-aligned technical services for green building certification.

Providing technical validation and compliance assurance as digital technologies, Building Information Modeling (BIM), AI and smart asset systems become integrated into project delivery and operations across UAE developments.

Supporting safe and compliant buildings through independent fire and life safety engineering, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code compliance verification, fire strategy reviews, civil defence approvals, inspection and risk assessment services — helping clients meet UAE Civil Defence and international safety requirements while protecting occupants and asset value.

Delivering independent technical advisory, due diligence and project monitoring services that enhance transparency and confidence for owners, investors and financing institutions throughout the UAE.

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Why Choose SOCOTEC as Your TIC Partner in UAE?

  • Independent third-party expertise providing objective technical assurance across all project stages
  • International TIC group capability combined with strong local UAE market presence
  • Multi-disciplinary technical teams supporting projects from design to operations
  • Proven focus on safety, compliance and risk reduction in UAE construction sector
  • Strategic alignment with UAE Vision 2071 supporting sustainable and future-ready infrastructure development

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