Restaurant Signage Company Dubai

We fabricate LED sign boards, illuminated channel letters (individual raised letters), 3D logo panels, backlit acrylic fascias, non-illuminated flat-cut signs, and interior brand graphics including menu boards and wayfinding. All types are available in stainless steel, aluminium, acrylic, or channelium to match your brand and budget.

Yes. UAE municipal regulations require all commercial exterior signage to display Arabic text alongside English. Arabic must be placed above or to the right of the English text and must represent a proper linguistic translation of the trade name — not a phonetic approximation. Artwork submitted without compliant Arabic text is rejected at technical review stage.

Mainland Dubai Municipality approval typically takes 5 – 10 working days from a complete submission. DDA (TECOM free zones) processes in around 4 working days, while 3D or illuminated signs requiring Civil Defence review may take 10 – 15 working days. Make My Restaurant prepares complete documentation upfront to avoid resubmission delays.

A DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) No Objection Certificate is required for any illuminated or electrically powered sign -- LED channel letters, backlit fascias, neon-look flex, and digital displays. DEWA checks that the electrical installation meets safety standards before the sign can be connected to mains supply. Make My Restaurant coordinates the DEWA NOC submission alongside the DM or free-zone permit as part of our turnkey service.

Cost varies by type and size. A non-illuminated flat-cut acrylic shopfront panel typically starts from AED 800-2,500. A mid-size LED backlit fascia runs AED 2,500-8,000. Individual illuminated channel letters with SS faces cost AED 350-700 per letter depending on height. Permit and NOC fees add AED 1,500-7,500 depending on sign size and authority. We provide an all-in quotation covering design, permits, fabrication, and installation.

Yes. Free-zone signage is submitted to the relevant authority -- DMCC, DIFC Authority, JAFZA, or Trakhees -- rather than Dubai Municipality. Each free zone has its own design guidelines covering maximum sign dimensions, permitted illumination, and approval process. Make My Restaurant has experience submitting to all major UAE free zones and prepares zone-specific artwork packages to avoid rejection on technical grounds.

Yes. High-level installation uses rope-access technicians or mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) as required by the sign's height and building type. All our installation crews hold relevant height-safety certifications. For upper-floor fascias we also provide structural load calculations as part of the DM submission, which is a mandatory requirement for any sign mounted above ground-floor level in Dubai.

Channel letters are individual 3D raised characters fabricated from aluminium with LED modules inside each letter, giving a premium upmarket look with sharp letter definition at night. A lightbox is a flat aluminium cabinet with a printed or vinyl face illuminated from behind -- lower fabrication cost but a flatter visual effect. Channel letters are the preferred choice for fine-dining and branded QSR operators in the UAE; lightboxes suit budget-conscious fit-outs or internal menu boards.

Once DM or free-zone approval is received, fabrication of a standard shopfront sign typically takes 5-10 working days. Installation is then scheduled within 2-3 days of the sign leaving our workshop, weather permitting. For large-format multi-panel fascias or high-level installations requiring scaffolding or MEWP access, allow an additional 3-5 days. We share a fabrication and installation schedule at permit-approval stage.

Yes. We handle interior brand graphics, wayfinding, digital menu board frames, illuminated menu panels, and wall-mounted brand installations as part of the same contract. Consolidating exterior and interior signage under one supplier ensures brand consistency in font, colour, and finish across the entire guest journey -- from storefront to dining room -- and simplifies coordination with your fitout contractor.

Yes. We provide a post-installation warranty covering workmanship defects and LED component failures. If a sign face fades or an LED module fails within the warranty period, we return to site to repair or replace at no cost. Beyond the warranty we offer annual maintenance contracts covering cleaning, LED checks, and electrical inspection -- important for keeping your sign DM-compliant during licence renewals.