RTA ROW Department Dubai – How the Right of Way Department Works

The RTA ROW department — the Right of Way department within the Roads and Transport Authority — is the division responsible for managing all permits, approvals, and works within Dubai’s public road reserves. Any contractor, utility company, or developer carrying out works within the road Right of Way must interact with this department. HMJ Contracting manages ROW department submissions on behalf of clients across Dubai. Call +971 50 778 9046.

What Does the RTA ROW Department Handle?

• Right of Way permits for works within the road reserve
• Pavement access permits for temporary and permanent crossings
• ROW utilisation permits for commercial use of road space
• Event permits for activities on public roads
• Road reserve boundary determinations
• Reinstatement inspections after works completion
• Compliance monitoring of active ROW permits

How to Submit to the ROW Department

All submissions to the ROW department go through the ROWPS portal (rowpermits.rta.ae). The department does not accept walk-in submissions for standard permit applications. See our ROWPS login guide for portal access and our ROW permit application process guide for the full step-by-step procedure.

ROW Department vs NOC Department

The ROW department handles Right of Way access and works permits. The NOC department handles No Objection Certificates for road works affecting traffic flow. Many projects require approvals from both. HMJ coordinates submissions to both departments simultaneously to ensure your project gets all required approvals without delays. See our RTA NOC application guide and road works permit guide.

Let HMJ Handle Your ROW Department Submissions

Call +971 50 778 9046. See our ROW permits service page, Right of Way permit guide, and ROW permit login guide.