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Office Signage in Dubai
Office signage is every sign a visitor and your team see inside the workplace: the logo at reception, the names on doors, the meeting room signs, the directory by the lift, and the safety signs on the way out. Marhaba Advertising makes complete office signage in Dubai, including reception logo signs, door and name plates, wayfinding and directory boards, and safety and fire exit signs, in English or bilingual Arabic and English. Everything is fabricated at our Al Quoz Industrial Area 4 workshop, typically in 7 to 14 days after design approval, and installed by our own team.
This page covers office signage as a complete package. For our full range of interior sign types and materials, see our indoor signage in Dubai page. As a signage company in Dubai, we design, fabricate, and install in-house, so the reception logo, door signs, and wayfinding all use the same fonts, colours, and finishes.
Overview
Office Signage in Dubai at a Glance
Marhaba Advertising makes office signage in Dubai: reception logo signs in acrylic, stainless steel, and gold finishes, lit or unlit; door plates and name plates, including engraved and gold rhodium plates; meeting room signs; wayfinding and directory boards; and safety and fire exit signs. Signs are available in English or bilingual Arabic and English. Production typically takes 7 to 14 days after design approval, and pricing is quoted per office. Marhaba Advertising is based in Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, Dubai, on +971 56 372 1614.
What We Make
Types of Office Signage We Make
Reception logo signs
The sign behind your front desk is the first thing clients see and the one that ends up in photos. We build reception logos as cut-out or built-up 3D letters in acrylic, brushed or mirror stainless steel, and gold finishes, mounted flat or on standoffs so they float off the wall. For a softer glow in the evening, the letters can be halo-lit from behind, as described on our backlit 3D signage page. See our 3D signage and acrylic signage ranges for more finishes.
Door plates and name plates
Door signs for departments and meeting rooms, and name plates for managers' offices, in acrylic, stainless steel, engraved plates, and gold rhodium finishes. Ordering a whole floor at once keeps every plate in the same material, font, and mounting height.
Meeting room signs
Room names or numbers beside each door, often themed to match the reception logo. Many offices name meeting rooms after places or values, and the sign is where that idea shows.
Wayfinding and directory boards
Directory boards at the lift lobby and directional signs at corridor junctions help visitors find the right department on larger floors, without asking reception.
Safety and fire exit signs
Fire exit, fire equipment, and safety signs for your office. Fire and life safety signs in the UAE follow the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, so we make them to the specification your fit-out contractor or building management provides.
Glass manifestation and office wall branding
Glass meeting rooms and partitions need manifestation so people do not walk into them, and privacy where calls and interviews happen. Our office privacy frosting page covers frosted and printed glass films. For printed wall murals and feature walls, see our large format printing service.
Materials
Office Sign Materials Compared
| Material | Look | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | Clean, colourful, any brand colour | Reception logos, door signs, and budget-conscious fit-outs |
| Brushed stainless steel | Understated, corporate | Law firms, finance, consultancies, and head offices |
| Mirror stainless steel | Reflective, high contrast | Reception logos on dark or textured walls |
| Gold rhodium finish | Luxury, warm | Premium brands, executive offices, and name plates |
| Engraved plates | Classic, permanent | Name plates and door signs that should look established |
| Halo-lit 3D letters | Soft glow on the wall behind | Reception logos that should stand out after sunset |
Bilingual Signs
Bilingual Arabic and English Office Signs
Many Dubai offices choose bilingual Arabic and English signs, especially businesses that serve government clients, local customers, or visitors from across the region. Doing it well takes more than adding a second line. Arabic and English letters have different heights and weights, so we balance the two languages so neither looks like an afterthought, and we check that the Arabic reads correctly, joins properly, and runs in the right direction before anything is cut.
Send us your approved Arabic wording, or tell us if you need it arranged, and we will lay out both languages on the proof.
Design Tip
Sizing a Reception Logo So It Actually Works
The most common mistake with an office reception sign is sizing it on a screen. A logo that looks right on a laptop often looks small on a real wall, especially once a front desk, a plant, and a person are standing in front of it. The second mistake is fine detail. Thin lines and small taglines in a logo can be too delicate to cut in 3D, and they disappear from across the room.
Before anything is cut, we place your logo on a photo of your actual wall at true scale, so you can see how it reads from the entrance door. If a tagline is too small to work in 3D, we suggest printing it on the wall or leaving it off, rather than cutting letters that cannot be read.
Fit-Out
Office Signage in Dubai Office Towers
If your office is in a managed tower in Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, or Dubai Marina, the building will usually have its own rules for fit-out work. Many ask for signage drawings to be approved by building management before installation, and some only allow drilling outside working hours.
We prepare the drawings and installation details your building asks for and schedule installation in the evening or at the weekend where needed, so your team is not disrupted and your opening date holds. If a fit-out contractor is managing the project, we work to their programme.
Pricing
Office Signage Prices in Dubai
We quote every office individually, because the price depends on:
- Which signs you need: reception logo, door signs, name plates, wayfinding, and safety signs
- Materials and finishes, such as acrylic, stainless steel, or gold rhodium
- Reception logo size and whether it is lit
- The number of door, room, and wayfinding signs
- Bilingual Arabic and English text
- Installation access and out-of-hours working
Send your logo, a floor plan or list of rooms, and your move-in date on WhatsApp, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Process
How We Deliver Office Signage
- Site visit and sign scheduleWe walk the office, measure walls and doors, and list every sign needed.
- Design and mock-upYou approve the reception logo on a photo of your wall, plus samples of door and wayfinding signs.
- Building approvalWe prepare drawings for building management where the tower requires it.
- FabricationSigns are cut, finished, and checked at our Al Quoz workshop, typically in 7 to 14 days.
- InstallationOur team installs everything level and aligned, out of hours if needed.
Looking after your office signs
- Clean acrylic with a soft cloth and mild soapy water. Glass cleaners and paper towels scratch it.
- Wipe stainless steel along the grain of the brushed finish.
- When staff change, tell us which name plates need replacing and we will match the existing ones.
Where We Work
Office Signage Across the UAE
We make and install office signage for businesses in every area below, from our Al Quoz workshop.
Within Dubai, we regularly install office signage in commercial districts including:
See finished work in our portfolio.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Office Signage in Dubai
We quote every office individually. The price depends on which signs you need, the materials and finishes, the reception logo size and whether it is lit, the number of door, room, and wayfinding signs, bilingual text, and installation access or out-of-hours working. Send your logo, a floor plan or list of rooms, and your move-in date on WhatsApp for a fixed quote.
Most new offices need a reception logo sign, door plates and name plates, meeting room signs, and fire exit and safety signs. Larger floors also benefit from a directory board at the lift lobby and directional signs at corridor junctions, and glass meeting rooms need manifestation. On the site visit we list every sign in a sign schedule, so nothing is missed.
Production typically takes 7 to 14 days after design approval at our Al Quoz workshop. If your tower requires building management approval of the drawings, we prepare them early and plan that time into the schedule, so your move-in date holds.
It depends on your brand and your wall. Acrylic suits any brand colour and budget-conscious fit-outs, brushed stainless steel gives an understated corporate look, mirror stainless steel stands out on dark or textured walls, gold rhodium suits premium brands, and halo-lit 3D letters make the logo stand out after sunset. We show the options on a photo of your actual wall before anything is cut.
Yes. We balance the heights and weights of the two languages so neither looks like an afterthought, and check that the Arabic reads correctly, joins properly, and runs in the right direction before anything is cut. Send your approved Arabic wording, or tell us if you need it arranged.
Often, yes. Many managed towers in Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Marina ask for signage drawings to be approved by building management before installation, and some only allow drilling outside working hours. We prepare the drawings and installation details your building asks for.
Yes. We schedule installation in the evening or at the weekend where your building or your team needs it, and work to your fit-out contractor's programme if one is managing the project.
Get a Quote for Your Office Signage
Send your logo, a floor plan or room list, and your move-in date on WhatsApp, and our team will prepare a complete sign schedule and a fixed quote.
