How to apply for a No Objection Certificate to visit natural reserves in Dubai?

This service enables you to visit Natural Reserves in the Emirate of Dubai and obtain several permits including: NOC for projects, activities, filming, wildlife translocation and research in the eight protected areas (AlMarmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, Ras AlKhor Wildlife Sanctuary, Jabal Ali Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Hatta Mountain Reserve, AlWohoosh Desert Conservation Reserve, Jabal Nazwa Conservation Reserve and Ghaf Nazwa Conservation Reserve).

Documents Required to apply for a No Objection Certificate to visit natural reserves in Dubai

Tourism Companies/Schools and Universities:

1. No documents required

Organizations visits:

1. Official Request letter.

NOC for Filming:

1. Official Request letter.

2. Filming permit from Dubai Film and TV Commission

3. Commissioning letter from the concerned entity, if any

4. Filming script

5. Drone permit in case of aerial filming.

  NOC for Activity: 

1.  Official Request letter/ NOCs from other relevant authorities.

 NOC for Projects:  

1. Official Request letter/ NOCs from other relevant authorities.

2. Commissioning letter from the project proponent, if any.

3. Method statement.

NOC for Research:

1. Official Request letter and methodology.

NOC for Wildlife Translocation:

1. Official Request letter/ NOCs from other relevant authorities.

2. Commissioning letter from the project proponent, if any.

3. Detailed work methodology and list of equipment.

How to apply for a No Objection Certificate to visit natural reserves in Dubai?

• Login to Dubai Municipality website.

• Apply for the service.

• Check Dubai Municipality's reply through the website (Approved/Rejected).

• Receive the permit through Dubai Municipality website, in case of approval.

Time Required

• Within 3 working days (tourist groups and educational institutions)

• Within 5 working days (other services).

Fees Required to apply for a No Objection Certificate to visit natural reserves in Dubai

• The service is Free.

Terms and Conditions

• Individuals and families do not need a permit to access the natural reserves; they are checked in upon arrival.

• You should abide by all applied terms and conditions to conserve the environment inside the natural reserve and ensure no damage is caused.

• Every visitor must present an official identity card to check in to the reserve.

• The reserves visit permit is not limited to UAE citizens or residents of the Emirate of Dubai; anyone can apply for a permit to visit the natural reserves.

• The reserves visit permit is issued exclusively by the Natural Reserves Section of the Environment Department.

• The permit holder must observe all rules and regulations stipulated in the No Objection Certificates. Any breach of any provision under laws relating to the protection of the environment ensue the payment of fines and compensations for damages inflicted to the environment during the operation of the project, immediate termination of the activity and cancellation of the permit.

• You can follow-up on the service application through logging in to Dubai Municipality's online services by clicking "View Status".

• For inquiries and comments, contact the Natural Reserves Section of the Environment Department through phone: +971 4 6066831/+971 4 6066082.

• Dubai Municipality Natural Reserves are:

  • Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (visit NOC for tourism companies, schools, filming, activities, researches, studies, projects, organisations, wildlife translocation)

  • Jabal Ali Wildlife Sanctuary (visit NOC for tourism companies, schools, filming, activities, researches, studies, projects, organisations, wildlife translocation)

  • Al Marmoom Desert Conservation (visit NOC for tourism companies, schools, filming, activities, researches, studies, projects, organisations, wildlife translocation)

  • Hatta Mountains Reserve (visit NOC for filming, activities, researches, studies, projects, wildlife translocation)

  • Al Wohoosh Desert Conservation Reserve (visit NOC for filming, activities, researches, studies, projects, wildlife translocation)

  • Ghaf Nazwa Conservation Reserve (visit NOC for filming, activities, researches, studies, projects, wildlife translocation)

  • Jabal Nazwa Conservation Reserve (visit NOC for filming, activities, researches, studies, projects, wildlife translocation)

  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (visit NOC for filming, activities, researches, studies, projects, wildlife translocation).