Apply for an External Pavement Construction or Modification Permit
This is an official permit issued by RTA allowing you to make modifications or improvements to public pavements or footpaths. It specifies the rules and procedures to be followed in compliance with safety standards before starting work.
Output
External pavement construction or modification permit and the approved drawings, the validity of which varies according to the condition and type of works, and the building use
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
Channels
Steps
- Log in using your username and password.
- Select New Permits from the left-side menu.
- Click Permit Type .
- Select the application type as per the required permit and scope of work.
- Select the sub-type of the application.
- Enter the duration and a clear description of the work as per the scope of work.
- Fill in your information.
- Mark the proposed work location on the map.
- Enter the contractor's contact information for technical discussion, if required.
- Enter the project information.
- Upload the documents.
- Click Submit to generate the application number.
- Receive the approval on the application after its successful review by the RTA engineer in coordination with the relevant internal departments.
- Pay the fees.
- Download the permit and approved drawings from the application page.
- If you want to renew the permit, click Renew in the dashboard then enter the duration and the description of the work and pay the new permit issuance fee.
- In case of rejection, receive a notification by SMS, and the rejection letter and the reasons by email.
Service Time
5 working days
Important to Know
You Should Have
- Approval on the external pavement design and an electronic No Objection Certificate (eNOC) for all buildings except for private residential villas.
You Should Know
- The application will be automatically cancelled if you don't respond to the discussion initiated by the processor or if you don't pay all required fees before the permit expiry date specified in the application details page, or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
Eligible Categories
Contractors
Service Requirements
- Recent copy of the Affection Plan (for projects in areas not regulated by Dubai Municipality)
- Photo of the work zone
- Layout of the proposed work
- Deposit Receipt (if paid)
Fees
AED 120
| Permit | AED 100 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 120 |
Additional fees:
- Refundable Deposit to be paid after the final approval (the value of which varies according to the area and the impact of the works on RTA assets, if required)
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit card
- eWallet
Terms and Conditions
- For more information, check the Executive Council Resolution No. (54) of 2021 Regulating Works in the Right-of-Way.
FAQs
- Q: How can I request a deposit refund?
- A: You can request a deposit refund after the permit expires through the website, by following the steps below:
- Log in using your username and password.
- Click Deposit Refund Request.
- Click Apply for Deposit Refund.
- Enter the ROWPS application number and fill in the information.
- Submit the request.
- A: You can request a deposit refund after the permit expires through the website, by following the steps below:
Updated on: 04-November-2025