Roads & Transport Authority - News Details

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched a Permit to Install Parking Shades in Residential Neighbourhoods, applicable to designated and properly reserved parking spaces. The service is available through RTA’s website and is processed via contracting companies, with applications submitted through a unified digital portal that enables applicants to obtain approvals from all relevant service entities.

The introduction of the service responds to residents’ needs and reflects RTA’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life while preserving the urban and aesthetic character of Dubai. RTA highlighted the importance of the service based on feedback received through customer councils and field visits, as well as in response to high summer temperatures and the growing number of vehicles within residential communities.

Arif Shakri, Director of Right-of-Way at RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, stated: “The approved requirements for installing parking shades in residential neighbourhoods stipulate that the shades must not affect the continuity of soft mobility or pedestrian movement, nor compromise road safety or the smooth flow of traffic. The requirements further specify that the shades must not obstruct traffic signs, impact infrastructure utility lines located beneath pavements and parking areas, and must comply with the design and colour standards approved by RTA. In addition, the installation must be temporary, allowing for removal at the request of any service entity sharing infrastructure services in cases of development projects, maintenance works, or emergencies.”

Shakri urged owners of new residential units, as well as prospective owners undertaking construction works, to fulfil their role as partners in making Dubai one of the world’s most beautiful, refined, and advanced cities by ensuring due consideration of the right-of-way. He emphasised the importance of verifying, during the shade installation phase, that all installations fully comply with the standards applied across the Emirate of Dubai.

He concluded: “The objective of the service is to streamline the installation of parking shades in accordance with approved technical specifications and requirements, in a manner that preserves the emirate’s urban and aesthetic character, ensures the safety and smooth movement of pedestrians and vehicles, and prevents any impact on traffic signs or road furniture.”