RTA Right of Way Permit Dubai – How to Apply and What You Need

Any works that require accessing, excavating, or constructing within the RTA’s road right of way in Dubai require a formal RTA Right of Way permit. This applies to utility companies, infrastructure developers, telecommunications contractors, and any party whose works encroach on the public road reserve. HMJ Contracting supports contractors and developers through the full Right of Way permit process in Dubai. Call +971 50 778 9046 for guidance on your project.

What Is an RTA Right of Way Permit?

The Right of Way (ROW) in Dubai refers to the land corridor reserved for public roads, including the carriageway, footpaths, utility corridors, and verges. Any works within this corridor — even if they do not directly affect the road surface — require permission from the RTA Dubai. A Right of Way permit is the formal approval that grants a contractor or utility company access to carry out specific works within this protected zone.

When Is an RTA Right of Way Permit Required?

• Water, sewage, and drainage pipe installation or repair within road reserves
• Electricity and telecommunications cable laying along or across roads
• District cooling pipe installation in road corridors
• Kerb works, footpath construction, and landscape works within road reserves
• Guardrail installation along public roads
• Signage and street furniture installation within the ROW
• Building connections that cross the road reserve (driveways, utility connections)
• Any excavation within the road reserve boundary

What Documents Are Required for an RTA ROW Permit?

The RTA ROW permit application typically requires:

• Site location plan showing the extent of works within the ROW
• Engineering drawings of the proposed works to RTA standard
• Traffic management plan for any works affecting traffic flow
• Method statement for the works
• Contractor details and relevant approvals or licences
• Reinstatement plan showing how the road reserve will be restored after works

How HMJ Contracting Supports Your ROW Permit Application

HMJ Contracting prepares all required drawings and documentation for RTA Right of Way permit applications in Dubai. Our team ensures submissions are complete and correct to RTA standards, reducing the risk of rejection or delays. We also manage the associated NOC applications and RTA traffic management drawings that accompany most ROW permit applications.

Where works within the ROW require lane closures or traffic diversions, we provide the full safety package including TMA rental, crash cushion rental, and traffic diversion planning.

Get Help With Your RTA Right of Way Permit

Call HMJ Contracting on +971 50 778 9046 to discuss your ROW permit requirements in Dubai. Our team handles the full process so you can focus on your project.