Apply for an NOC for Trial Trenches
Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Trial Trenches within the Right-of-Way. This NOC is an official document proving that there are no objections to a specific design or infrastructure project within the Right-of-Way.
Output
NOC for Trial Trenches and the approved drawings, valid for 6 months from the issuance date of the final NOC
Ways to Apply
- Website
Channels
Steps
- Log in to the eNOC system using your username and password, or UAE Pass.
- Select NOC for the Trial Trenches .
- Fill in the information.
- Upload the supporting documents.
- Check the status of the application.
- Check the remarks of the service authorities (if any) and act accordingly.
- If approved, receive a system prompt notification and an email within 3 working days with a direct link to the NOC.
- If rejected, receive a notification and an email within 3 working days with the rejection reasons and a direct link to reapply for the service, if desired.
Service Time
3 working days
Important to Know
You Should Know
- You can check the status of the application and the remarks of the service authorities through the eNOC system.
- You must fulfil all the requirements of the service authorities and get their approvals within 2 months of the submission of the application to avoid its cancellation.
- You'll receive a notification by email with the eNOC dashboard link to apply for renewal through the eNOC system, 6 weeks before the NOC expiry.
You Should Do
- Provide the supporting documents according to the list available on the eNOC website when submitting the application through the system.
Eligible Categories
Contractors
Service Requirements
- Approved NOC for the design of the proposed work (if required)
- General Layout Plan indicating the project boundaries with coordinates, ROW limits, scope of work, and locations of trial trenches with Dubai Local Transverse Mercator (DLTM) coordinates
- Drawings of ROW utility distribution on cross sections for all affected roads showing the typical, existing, and proposed cross sections with a layout showing the cross sections markers and the limits of each cross section covering area
Note: The drawings should be submitted in a PDF or CAD format.
Fees
- Fees apply on some applications according to the relevant rules and regulations .
Payment Methods
- Credit or debit card
Terms and Conditions
- Commit to the rules, regulations, and laws related to work within the Right-of-Way, available through Dubai Supreme Legislation Committee portal .
- Commit to the conditions of the concerned service authorities stated in the final NOC.
- For more information, check the Executive Council Resolution No. (54) of 2021 Regulating Works in the Right-of-Way.
FAQs
Updated on: 04-November-2025