Permits for Signboards in Dubai

From Department of Economic Development


Required Documents:
1. Permit application form:

2. The advertisement layout prepared by the Department, showing the signboard's size and projection, as well as the measurements, the materials used, the method of fixing, and the establishment’s address. The layout must carry the stamp of the party executing the advertisement.

3. A clear photograph of the façade of the property on which the signboard shall be fixed (with the exception of printed and aerial advertising).

4. Detailed structural drawings approved by an architectural consultancy office.
(For advertisements fixed on top of building, and some of the advertisements displayed on city reads).

5. A letter confirming the consent of the landlord of the building on which the advertisement shall be fixed.
(Required for some of the projected, additional and revolving advertisements).

6. A letter issued by Dubai Municipality approving the following advertisements:

  • Advertisements on top of the buildings (Planning Dept. and Buildings & Housing Dept.).
  • Advertisements on city streets, highways and some balloon advertisements (Road Dept.).

7. A letter issued by the Civil Defense Dept. or/ and Civil Aviation Dept. confirming their approval (some balloons and aerial advertisements).

8. A letter confirming approval of the following government authorities in respect of publishing and circulating some advertising brochures:

  • Dubai Information Department for publishing and circulating of informational brochures.
  • Tourism and Commercial Marketing Department foe publishing and circulating brochures including information on tourist places in the Emirates.
  • Dubai Municipality Planning Department for publishing and circulating of brochures including illustrated maps on the Emirates or any of its locations.


Trade names advertisements:
Small size advertisements (80 sq. ft. or less) Dhs. 100 per year per board
Medium size advertisements (81 - 160 sq. ft.) Dhs. 200 per year per board
Big size advertisements (161 - 400 sq. ft.) Dhs. 300 per year per board
More than 400 sq. ft. Dhs. 1000 per year per board

Additional advertisements: signboards fixed on the side of the shops
Small size advertisements (30 sq. ft. or less) Dhs. 250 per year per board
Medium size advertisements (31 sq. 60 sq. ft.) Dhs. 500 per year per board
Big size advertisements (more than 60 sq. ft.) Dhs. 750 per year per board
Additional trademarks and products Dhs. 300 per year per trademark or product per board

Projected advertisements: signboards which are projected which are
projected vertically from the shop's facades so as to be visible from two sides
Small size advertisements (30 sq. ft. or less) Dhs. 250 per year per board
Medium size advertisements (31 sq. 60 sq. ft.) Dhs. 500 per year per board
Big size advertisements (more than 60 sq. ft.) Dhs. 750 per year per board

Advertisement on top of the buildings:
On top of the buildings Dhs. 10 per year per sq. foot.

Electronic advertisements: within malls, Fuel station and similar location
Small size advertisements (12 sq. ft. or less) Dhs. 1000 per year per board
Medium size advertisements (13 - 18 sq. ft.) Dhs. 1500 per year per board
Big size advertisements (more than 18 sq. ft.) Dhs. 2000 per year per board

Revolving advertisements:
Small size advertisements (9 sq. ft. or less) Dhs. 500 per year per board
Medium size advertisements (10 - 18 sq. ft.) Dhs. 750 per year per board
Big size advertisements (more than 18 sq. ft.) Dhs. 1000 per year per board

Advertisement for movies and video films:
Dhs. 250 per year for each signboard advertising movies and video films.
Dhs. 10 each year per square foot for advertisements of cinema movies, fixed on external facades.

Advertisements on vending machines:
Dhs. 300 each year per machine within one location

Advertisements by flags:
Without trade mark. Dhs. 250 each year per flag

Temporary advertisements on sale or promotional campaigns:
Including information on a sale or promotional campaign. Dhs. 250 each year per signboard

City roads advertisements on promotional Campaigns, exhibition, and the like:
Dhs. 500 each advertisement's location

Other temporary advertisements:
Prizes launching platform (car) Dhs. 500 for advertising through the platform
Aerial advertisements Dhs. 1000 for an aerial advertisement per day

Printed advertisements:
Dhs. 250 for each leaflet
Regardless of the number of leaflets and brochures. Dhs. 500 for each brochure

Canopies/umbrellas advertisements:
Without trade mark. Dhs. 250 each year per conpy/umbrella

Building roofs advertisements:
Dhs. 100 each year per square metre (10.76 sq. ft.)

Highway advertisements:
Dhs. 10 each year per square metre (10.76 sq. ft.)

Advertisements on vehicles:
Dhs. 50 each year per vehicle excluding the trade name, unless the trade name is exhibited on extra parts added to the vehicle.

Electronic advertisements on building's roof:
Dhs. 400 each year per square metre (10.76 sq. ft.)

Advertisements for private building names:
Dhs. 250 each year per board

Al Abra (public water-craft) advertisements:
Dhs. 1000 each year per one advertisement

Construction site board:
Dhs. 250 per each board

Balloons advertisements:
Dhs. 500 for the first week
Dhs. 500 for the second week
Dhs. 1000 each week for any additional period

Exclusive advertisements: in size, extension and design
At prime locations and main streets Dhs. 4000 each year per one location
At residential areas or internal reads Dhs. 2000 each year per one location

Drawing of advertisement designs: for establishments specialized in
manufacturing and fixing signboards
Dhs. 100 for each (100) cards



A Dhs. 1000 fine shall be levied on those who carry out any type of advertisement without prior permit.
Dhs=3.676$


 
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