Apply for Renewing an NOC for Works within the Rail Right-of-Way
Renew 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.
- Select the NOC you want to renew from the Due for Revalidation table box.
- Click on the menu and select Revalidation .
- You'll be redirected to the confirmation page to check the previously uploaded documents or to reupload updated copies if required.
- Receive 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 the eNOC website and email.
- 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 sensitivity of the project in relation to the Rail Right-of-Way
Fees
AED 1,020
| NOC | AED 1,000 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 1,020 |
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