Arabic and English trade names
Signs in the UAE generally show the trade name in Arabic and English. We balance both scripts in one drawing, match their visual height and plan the LED layout for the thin strokes and dots of Arabic letters.
Permits differ by emirate
Each emirate issues its own signage and advertising permits, and malls add their own fit-out guidelines. We supply dimensioned drawings, renderings and technical data for the landlord and the authority; the application is made locally.
Conformity and documentation
Regulated products in the UAE fall under conformity schemes managed by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). Your importer or clearing agent confirms what applies to the sign type; we provide product data, the technical file and CE documentation.
Power supply
The UAE supply is 230 V at 50 Hz, the same as in Europe, so standard outdoor-rated LED power supplies are used and placed for service access.
Coastal climate
Heat, humidity and salt air along the coast shorten the life of unsuitable materials. We use sealed, drained letter bodies, outdoor-rated LEDs, UV-stable finishes and grade 316 stainless steel where signs face the sea.
Shipping
Signs are shipped by sea to Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port, or by air for urgent fit-outs. Each set is crated and labelled per store, with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin. Transit time and delivery terms are confirmed in the quotation.
How a mall fit-out sign project runs
Most UAE malls ask the tenant to submit sign drawings for landlord approval before production, and installation is often limited to night shifts before handover. We prepare the shop-front drawing to the mall’s criteria, revise it after landlord comments, produce after approval and ship a labelled kit with installation template so your team can install in one night.
UAE at a glance
| Topic | What applies | What we provide |
|---|---|---|
| Language on signs | Arabic and English trade name | Bilingual design at matched heights |
| Permits | Issued per emirate; mall fit-out rules | Drawings, renderings, technical data |
| Conformity | MoIAT schemes for regulated products | Product data and CE documentation |
| Electrical supply | 230 V, 50 Hz | Standard outdoor LED power supplies |
| Main ports | Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port | Crated, labelled per store |
| Climate | Heat, humidity, salt air | Sealed letters, 316 stainless near the sea |
Products for UAE projects
| Product | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Channel letters (Arabic + English) | Malls, high streets, showrooms |
| Routed trays with push-through letters | Mall shop fronts with tight criteria |
| Pylons and totems | Fuel stations, community malls, car dealers |
| Stainless steel and PVD letters | Hotels, offices, residential towers |
| LED neon | Cafés, restaurants, beach clubs |
Questions from UAE clients
Do you work with fit-out contractors in Dubai?
Yes. We produce to the approved drawing and deliver labelled kits per unit for your installers.
Can you meet mall signage guidelines?
Send the landlord’s criteria with the drawing; we design depth, lighting and fixing to suit.
Is the voltage different from Europe?
No, the UAE also uses 230 V at 50 Hz.
Can urgent orders be air-freighted?
Yes, air freight is possible for urgent fit-outs; cost and timing are quoted per project.
Can you follow the mall’s signage criteria?
Yes. Send the criteria document; we design depth, lighting, fixing and brightness to suit and revise after landlord comments.