Apply for an NOC for Works within the Rail Right-of-Way
Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant service authorities and providers to carry out any proposed infrastructure works/projects within the Rail Right-of-Way (RROW).
Output
Final NOC for works within the Rail Right-of-Way, valid for 6 months
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
Channels
Steps
- Log in to the eNOC system using your username and password.
- Enter the details and check the pre-filled personal details.
- Upload the documents.
- You'll be redirected to the confirmation page to obtain the transaction reference number.
- Check the status of recently submitted applications through the dashboard to resolve any comments or submit additional information.
- If the application is rejected, receive the reasons through email, and you'll be notified through the website to reapply if you desire (reapplication is initiated from the last step of the approval phase).
- If the application is approved, you'll be notified through the website to pay the fees and receive a copy of the certificate.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the eNOC through email as well as a link to the approved NOC on your dashboard.
Service Time
Varies according to the type of work, after the fulfilment of RROW requirements
Important to Know
You Should Know
- 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.
- Average delivery time of the NOC varies according to the type of work, after the fulfilment of RROW requirements, as follows:
Instant
- Electricity house connection
- Water house connection.
3 days
- Dubai Municipality building permits for shoring works
- Dubai Municipality building permits for temporary access/fence works
- Dubai Municipality building permits for external paving works
- Trial trenches
- House connection works
- Soil investigation works.
5 days
- Roads maintenance and improvement works
- Grading works
- Landscaping works
- Advertisements installation works
- Dewatering works
- Power stations works
- Public Transport projects
- Street light maintenance
- CCTV maintenance.
7 days
- Main roads projects
- Development projects
- Marine projects
- Rail/tram projects
- Sewerage and irrigation transmission and distribution networks
- Water and district cooling transmission and distribution networks
- High voltage networks 400 and 132 KV as well as 11 and 33 KV networks
- Etisalat/Du/military networks
- Non-disruptive road crossing works (NDRC)
- Gas/jet fuel networks
- Fire network projects.
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
Consultants, contractors, developers, and governmental entities
Service Requirements
- Method Statement
- Risk Assessment
- Requirements and sensibility of the project in relation to the Rail Right-of-Way
Fees
AED 2,020
| NOC | AED 2,000 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 2,020 |
Payment Methods
- Credit or debit card
- eWallet
- Online bank transfer
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 ( Railway Protection Code of Practice for the Emirate of Dubai ).
- Commit to the conditions of the concerned service authorities stated on the final NOC ( Submission Guidelines ).
Updated on: 04-November-2025