The PR-402 manual governs all outdoor lighting installations within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. Compliance is mandatory for:
For engineers, contractors, and developers, approval follows a strict three-stage process:
| Class | Application | Maintained Luminance (Lavg) | Overall Uniformity (Uo) | Glare Rating (TI) | |-------|-------------|----------------------------|------------------------|-------------------| | | High-speed highways (120+ km/h) | 2.0 cd/m² | >0.7 | <15% | | ME2 | Major arterial roads | 1.5 cd/m² | >0.7 | <15% | | ME3 | Collector roads | 1.0 cd/m² | >0.6 | <15% | | S1 – S4 | Residential streets, pedestrian zones | 15 – 5 lux (vertical) | Varies | N/A | | P1 – P4 | Cycle tracks, footpaths | 10 – 3 lux (horizontal) | >0.4 | N/A | pr 402- abu dhabi lighting manual
Defines strict Ingress Protection (IP) and Impact Protection (IK) ratings for outdoor durability.
Officially titled "Public Realm Lighting Design Manual (PR 402)," this guideline is the definitive technical and aesthetic standard issued by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), formerly known as the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC). Whether you are a lighting designer, electrical engineer, contractor, or facility manager, mastering PR 402 is non-negotiable for obtaining design approvals and permits. The PR-402 manual governs all outdoor lighting installations
(specifically the 3rd Edition, July 2021). As a critical component of the Public Realm Design Manual (PRDM) suite, PR-402 governs street lighting, public realm illumination, and tunnel lighting, aiming to align the capital’s nighttime environment with global best practices, sustainability goals (Estidama), and cultural identity. Core Principles of PR-402
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To prevent harsh, sterile environments, PR-402 mandates specific Correlated Color Temperatures (CCT) and Color Rendering Index (CRI) values:
: Minimizing traffic accidents and maximizing pedestrian comfort through uniform light distribution.
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