Apply for a Road Closure Permit for a Public Event
This permit allows you to close roads in Dubai to organise a public event, in cooperation with the Events Security Committee. You can't apply to close a road for any other purpose, such as tent installation for the public, or contracting works in the Right-of-Way (ROW).
Output
Road Closure Permit for a Public Event, the validity of which varies according to the condition and the type of application
Ways to Apply
- 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 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. You can also view them on the application page.
Service Time
7 working days (the process time might be longer in case other approvals are required and depending on compliance with service requirements)
Important to Know
You Should Know:
- You can renew the permit from your company dashboard for the same fee as the permit issuance.
Eligible Categories
Companies and governmental entities
Service Requirements
- Layout showing existing conditions, roads requested to be closed, alternative roads, and traffic diversions as per the Work Zone Traffic Management manual approved in Dubai, taking into account all safety measures
- NOC from all concerned parties (depending on the parties participating in the event organisation)
- Approval from Dubai Sports Council for sports events
- Approval from the Dubai Film and TV Commission for filming permits
- Approval from the Emirates Motorsport Organisation for car and motor parades
Fees
AED 220
| Permit | AED 200 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 220 |
Payment Methods
- Credit or debit card
- eWallet
Terms and Conditions
- The Inspection Section at the Right-of-Way Department has the right to issue a warning or fine against companies that use a part of the ROW without a permit.
- For more information, check the Executive Council Resolution No. (54) of 2021 Regulating Works in the Right-of-Way.
Updated on: 04-November-2025