| Aspect | Key Information | | :--- | :--- | | | Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual, 3rd Edition | | Issuing Authority | Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) | | Publication Year | 2021 | | Document Code | PR-402 | | Scope | Regulates all exterior lighting to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 |
Ensuring optimal visibility on roadways, pedestrian pathways, and public spaces to reduce accidents. pr 402- abu dhabi lighting manual
All contractors and consultants working on Abu Dhabi infrastructure projects must follow the guidelines specified in the PR-402 Lighting Manual . Proper coordination with the lighting pole supplier is necessary to ensure that foundations and anchor bolts are correctly set prior to concrete placement. | Aspect | Key Information | | :---
By adhering to this manual, Abu Dhabi is curating a nighttime identity that is sophisticated and sustainable. It protects the dark skies of the desert, reduces the carbon footprint of the emirate’s infrastructure, and ensures that the public realm is accessible and safe 24 hours a day. By adhering to this manual, Abu Dhabi is
The serves as the master framework dictating the design, specification, and implementation of all outdoor lighting systems across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Originally introduced to replace fragmented municipal practices, the manual—managed in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)—establishes absolute requirements for infrastructure development.
The manual partitions Abu Dhabi into strict lighting zones, dictating allowable illuminance:
Utilizing harsh 6000K cool-white light in pedestrian plazas or cultural zones.