Apply for a Dewatering Lines Protection Permit
A permit issued by RTA to protect dewatering lines when they are to be laid on part of the Right-of-Way (footpath, parking, sikka, or hard shoulder, etc.) during construction works. These utility lines can be laid in different sites as allowed by the permit.
Output
ROW Permit and the approved drawings, the validity of which varies according to the condition and the type of works
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
3 working days
Important to Know
You Should Have
- An electronic No Objection Certificate (eNOC) for dewatering lines from all concerned parties.
You Should Know
- If the works don't require a No Objection Certificate (NOC), you must submit a refundable deposit because the fees are collected after the final approval of the permit.
- 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 and governmental entities
Service Requirements
- Detailed Layout showing the existing conditions, the proposed route of the dewatering lines, the proper traffic management instruments, and the safety measures as per the Work Zone Traffic Management Manual approved by RTA
- Photos of the work zone (with date)
- Copy of the Affection Plan from the contractor and/or the coordinates of the dewatering lines (for projects in areas not regulated by Dubai Municipality)
- Copy of the Building Permit issued by the Building Permits authorities for building construction applications (for projects in areas not regulated by Dubai Municipality)
Fees
AED 95
| ROW permit | AED 75 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 95 |
Additional fees
- Refundable Deposit for the proposed temporary occupation of the Right-of-Way (if required)
Payment Methods
- 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