Billboards and unipoles are tall structures exposed to wind. Their foundations, steelwork and connections must be designed and calculated by a structural engineer before approval.
Advertising Signage Permit Dubai
Advertising signs — billboards, unipoles and third-party advertisements — are treated differently from a business’s own name sign in Dubai. They need an advertising permit from the relevant authority, landlord approval, and for large structures engineer-stamped structural calculations.
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Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Streamlined
Approval process
End-to-end
NOC to permit, managed
Direct access
To your project team
Always on
Client support
Advertising vs Business Identification Signs
A business sign shows the name of the business at its own premises. An advertising sign promotes products or third parties, or stands as a structure in its own right, and follows a separate permit route.
How We Get Your Signage Approved
01
Sign Design, Size & Location Reviewed
02
Landlord, Mall or Developer NOC
03
Structural Check Where Needed
04
Engineer-Stamped Drawings & Calculations
05
Authority Signage Permit
06
Installation & Inspection
How Our Approval Process Works
Our expert engineers handle the entire NOC process, ensuring faster approvals and full compliance with Dubai regulations.
Structures Need Engineering
Projects We Handle
Billboard
Unipole
Rooftop Advertisement
Building Wrap
Roadside Advertising
Digital Advertising Screen
Advertising Signage Permit Dubai at a Glance
| Step | Who | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural engineer | Prepares the sign drawings and, for larger signs, the stamped structural calculations. |
| 2 | Landlord, mall or master developer | Issues the NOC for the works. |
| 3 | Authority — Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees — depending on the community | Reviews the drawings and issues the permit. |
| 4 | Landlord and authority | Completion inspection. |
Documents Required
- Trade licence
- Tenancy contract or Ejari
- Landlord, mall or developer NOC
- Sign design with size, materials and position
- Photos of the facade or location
Key Technical Rules
- NOC first: the landlord, mall or developer approves the sign before the authority permit.
- Structural calculations: rooftop, pylon and large facade signs need stamped calculations for wind and fixings.
- Size and position rules: set by the building and the authority for the area.
- Electrical safety: illuminated signs need safe electrical details.
- Permit before installation: signs go up only after approval.
Landlord NOC
First approval
Wind & Fixings
Stamped calculations
Signage Permit
Before installation
Why Businesses and Sign Companies Choose Structural Solutions
Structural Engineering In-House
Wind load, fixing and frame calculations by our engineers — the part most sign makers and PRO agencies cannot provide.
Engineer-Stamped Drawings
Drawings and calculations stamped for landlords, malls, developers and authorities.
Full Approval Route
From the landlord, mall or developer NOC through to the authority signage permit.
Get Your Signage Approved
Send us your sign design, size and location — we will confirm the approvals, prepare stamped drawings and calculations, and handle the submissions.
Advertising Signage Permit Dubai — FAQs
Is an advertising sign different from a shop sign?
Yes — advertising signs follow a separate permit route from a business’s own name sign.
Do billboards need structural calculations?
Yes — foundations, steelwork and connections must be engineered.
Can I install the sign before approval?
No — install only after the landlord or mall approval and the signage permit are issued.
Do you prepare the sign drawings?
Yes — elevations, materials and fixing details, stamped where required.
Can you work with my sign company?
Yes — we provide structural calculations, stamped drawings and approval support for sign makers.