Grease Trap Cleaning

Dubai Municipality fines for grease trap violations start at AED 2,000 and can reach AED 50,000. This guide lists every penalty, when inspectors visit, and exactly how to avoid a fine before your next inspection.

Installing the wrong size grease trap is a DM compliance violation even if the unit is DM-approved. This guide explains the Dubai Municipality sizing formula, gives a quick-reference table by kitchen type, and explains what happens when a trap is undersized.

Any commercial food and beverage operation connected to the UAE municipal drainage network is legally required to install a DM-approved grease trap. This guide lists every business type covered — and the few that are exempt.

A grease trap (or grease interceptor) captures fats, oils, and grease before they reach Dubai’s drainage network. This guide explains how grease traps work, the types available in the UAE, and why every commercial kitchen is legally required to have one.

Type B Grease Traps: The Standard for Restaurants and Bars If you run a restaurant, bar, or cafe in the UAE, a Type B grease trap is most likely what you need. It is the mid-range workhorse — big enough to handle a full commercial kitchen, compact enough to fit in a back-of-house area without