Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched a permit to install parking shades in residential neighbourhoods. The service is available through RTA’s website and is processed via contracting companies, with applications submitted through a unified digital portal.
The move comes in response to feedback from the public, stating concerns about rising summer temperatures and the increasing number of vehicles in residential communities.
Arif Shakri, Director of Right-of-Way at RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, stated: "The approved requirements for installing parking shades in residential neighbourhoods stipulate that the shades must not affect the continuity of soft mobility or pedestrian movement, nor compromise road safety or the smooth flow of traffic. The requirements further specify that the shades must not obstruct traffic signs, impact infrastructure utility lines located beneath pavements and parking areas, and must comply with the design and colour standards approved by RTA. In addition, the installation must be temporary, allowing for removal at the request of any service entity sharing infrastructure services in cases of development projects, maintenance works, or emergencies."
The new permit service aims to make the installation process smoother while ensuring parking shades meet technical requirements.