Bayan Signage makes acrylic counter signs for receptions, service halls, clinics and retail tills: solid logo blocks, QR code stands, counter numbers and logos for the front of the desk. Every piece is CNC-cut, edge-polished and printed in our Ajman factory, built heavy enough to stay put and finished to survive daily cleaning.
Counter signs are the small signs that sit on, or face out from, a reception desk, service counter or till: the QR code for payment or feedback, the counter number in a service hall, a solid acrylic block with the company logo, or the logo fixed to the desk front itself. They are read from half a metre to a few metres away and touched constantly by staff and customers, which makes them some of the hardest-working signs in a building. Banks, clinics, government service centres, hotels and retail chains use them at every branch.
That handling separates a good counter sign from a cheap one. A thin A4 stand blows over each time the door opens, its edges chip on keys and bags, and its print rubs off within months. A heavier base, polished edges, rounded corners and graphics printed on the back make the same sign look new for years. In our Ajman factory we cut acrylic on CNC routers to ±0.1 mm, flame or diamond polish the edges, and reverse-print with UV inks so the face can be wiped without touching the artwork.
Bayan Signage has fabricated signage in Ajman since 2016 as the production arm of Bayan Advertising, which has 15 years in the UAE market. Counter signs are often part of a multi-branch rollout, and with more than 500 clients across the UAE, including national retail groups, we are used to producing identical sets for dozens of counters, packing each one individually and delivering them branch by branch across the seven emirates.
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Most branches need two or three of these. We match them in material and font so the counter looks planned rather than collected.
Name blocks and holders for reception, banking and consultation desks, UV-printed on acrylic, wood or metal-look finishes, with changeable inserts where staff rotate.
View details →Angled or T-shaped stands for payment QR codes, feedback links and short notices, weighted so they stay upright when bumped.
View details →Large counter numbers and 'please wait to be called' signs for service halls, read from the waiting seats rather than the desk.
View details →Halo-lit or edge-lit logos fixed to the front panel of the reception desk, with the driver hidden inside the desk carcass.
View details →Clear holders for leaflets, menus and price cards that sit beside the counter sign in the same acrylic and edge finish.
View details →We look at the counter depth, what already sits on it, where customers stand and how far away the queue is. For branch rollouts we work from one surveyed sample branch.
Designers size text and QR codes for the real reading distance, test the QR scan from a printed proof, and set Arabic and English as one balanced layout.
Blocks and stands are CNC-cut from cast acrylic, edges are polished, corners radiused, and bends formed on a jig so every stand in a set has the same angle.
Artwork is reverse-printed on our UV printers or applied as cut vinyl, then bases, magnets or inserts are fitted and each sign is checked against the approved proof.
Protective film stays on, every sign is boxed individually and labelled by branch, and our crew fixes desk-front logos or bonded signs on site.
This is our standard for a freestanding counter sign. For desk-front logos we work to the desk panel and the fixing it allows.
| Component | Our standard | Upgrade options | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Clear or frosted cast acrylic | PETG for heavily sanitised counters, coloured or mirror acrylic | Cast acrylic polishes to a glass-like edge; PETG copes better with alcohol cleaners. |
| Thickness | 20 mm blocks, 5 to 8 mm stands | 30 to 50 mm blocks, layered faces | Weight and thickness keep the sign upright and stop the face flexing when touched. |
| Edges | Polished, corners radiused | Bevelled or frosted edges | Rounded corners resist chipping and are kinder to hands and sleeves. |
| Graphics | Reverse UV print | Cut vinyl, laser-cut raised logo, layered acrylic | Printing on the back means wiping the face never touches the artwork. |
| Base | Self-weighted, base depth at least half the height | Bonded or screwed to the counter, magnetic base | Signs taller than about 300 mm tip over unless they are weighted or fixed. |
| Inserts | Fixed print | Slide-in card or acrylic strip | Inserts let staff update names, hours or QR codes without a new sign. |
Counter signs are small, but small mistakes are multiplied by every branch. These are the rules of thumb we use before quoting.
A freestanding sign should have a base depth of at least half its height, so a 200 mm stand needs a base of about 100 mm. Above roughly 300 mm, even a good base is not enough near a door or air-conditioning outlet, and the sign should be weighted, bonded or screwed to the counter. Signs that fall over get chipped, then hidden in a drawer.
A QR code needs to be at least 30 by 30 mm to scan reliably at arm's length, and 50 mm or more if customers scan through a screen or across a wide counter. Leave a clear white margin around it, keep the link short, and test the printed proof with several phones before production. A code that fails to scan wastes the whole sign.
In a service hall, counter numbers are read from the waiting seats, often 8 to 15 m away, so the digits need to be 120 to 200 mm tall and mounted above head height, not on the desk. The small sign on the counter then confirms the number at close range. Plan both together, and match the numbers to your queue system's display.
Many UAE counters are wiped with alcohol-based sanitiser several times a day. Over months, alcohol causes fine stress cracks in acrylic, especially around drilled holes and bends. For heavily cleaned counters in clinics and banks we use PETG, or supply a short care note asking staff to use mild soap. It is a small choice that doubles the useful life of the sign.
Most counters already carry a screen, a card machine and a pen holder. Adding three acrylic stands makes the counter look cluttered and nobody reads any of them. One well-made counter sign, plus a logo on the desk front and a hanging or wall sign for directions, usually communicates more than five pieces competing for the same 400 mm of worktop.
Counter signs are priced per design and quantity. Send the artwork, the approximate size and how many branches or counters you need, and we usually return an itemised quote within 24 hours.
Solid blocks use much more acrylic than stands, and polishing time grows with edge length and thickness.
Setup and proofing are shared across the run, so fifty identical QR stands cost far less each than five.
Single-colour vinyl is simplest. Full-colour reverse print, layered acrylic and laser-cut raised logos each add a production step.
Slide-in strips, magnets and weighted bases add parts and assembly time, but extend the life of the sign.
Halo-lit or edge-lit desk-front logos need LEDs, a driver and wiring inside the desk, which adds materials and electrical work.
Multi-branch delivery, individual packing and on-site bonding or desk-front installation are listed separately on the quote.
Counter signs do not need a permit, but two sets of rules often apply. In buildings designed to the Dubai Universal Design Code, service counters usually include a lowered section for wheelchair users, and the signs there are expected to be readable from a seated position with good contrast. Government service centres also typically expect Arabic and English on every counter sign.
In malls and managed towers, anything fixed to a kiosk or a desk visible from the common area may fall under the landlord's design criteria, including lit desk-front logos. We design to the standards your project follows, check the Arabic before production and confirm the requirements for your site when the branch is in a mall or a government building.
CNC cutting, edge polishing, bending and UV printing happen in Ajman, so a reorder for a new branch matches the first set exactly.
Heavier bases, polished edges and reverse printing mean signs stay upright and look new after months of daily wiping.
We produce identical sets in one run, pack each sign individually and label it by branch for delivery across the UAE.
Arabic and English are set as one layout and checked before production, which matters most when a mistake is copied fifty times.
The same team makes the desk-front logo, counter numbers and tabletop signs, so materials and fonts match.
Signs, inserts, delivery and fixing are itemised, usually within 24 hours, with unit prices by quantity.
The cost depends on size, thickness, graphics and quantity. A small printed QR stand ordered in a set of fifty costs very little each, while a 40 mm solid acrylic logo block or a halo-lit desk-front logo costs considerably more. Send your artwork, sizes and quantities, and we will send an itemised quote with unit prices, usually within 24 hours.
It depends on the design, the quantity and the finish. A batch of standard acrylic stands is a simpler job than a large multi-branch set, solid blocks over 30 mm or lit desk-front logos, which involve more machining, polishing and LED testing. We give you a realistic schedule with the quote and confirm it once the proof is approved. Delivery to branches outside Ajman, Sharjah and Dubai is planned with the production schedule.
At least 30 by 30 mm for scanning at arm's length, and 50 mm or more if the customer scans through a protective screen or across a deep counter. A white margin around the code and a short link help phones read it faster. We test the printed proof with several phones before we make the full set.
Alcohol-based sanitisers and some glass cleaners cause fine stress cracks in acrylic, especially around holes, bends and polished edges. The cracks grow with repeated cleaning. Use mild soap and water with a soft cloth, or ask us for PETG signs, which tolerate frequent sanitising much better, for counters that are wiped many times a day.
Acrylic is the more practical counter sign: it is easy to clean, carries full-colour print and can be lit. Wood looks warmer and suits cafes, boutique hotels and creative studios, but it marks more easily and needs sealing. Many clients use an acrylic sign on a timber base, which gives the warmth without the maintenance.
Yes. We make desk-front logos in acrylic, metal or as halo-lit letters, fixed with concealed studs or bonded to the desk panel. For lit logos we route the cable inside the desk carcass and place the driver where it can be reached. Ideally we see the desk before it is installed, so fixings and cable holes can be planned.
Yes. We pack every sign individually with its protective film on, label it by branch and deliver across all seven emirates from our factory in Ajman. Signs that need bonding or desk-front fixing are installed by our crew, and freestanding signs can be sent ready to place on the counter.
Send your logo, the fascia size and a site photo. Our estimating team replies with options and an itemised price, usually within 24 hours.