Lift lobby floor numbers
Large numerals on the wall facing the lift doors, readable from inside the car as the doors open. Often built up as 3D metal or acrylic digits.
Office towers, hotels and residential lobbiesBuilding floor identification
Lift Lobby and Floor Identification Signs in Dubai and the UAE
Floor numbers, lift directories and level markers that tell people where they are the moment the lift doors open or they reach a stair landing.
- Materials
- Acrylic, aluminium, stainless steel, brass
- Graphics
- Cut vinyl, UV print, engraved, raised tactile
- Stair signs
- Photoluminescent options available
- Languages
- Arabic, English and Braille
Quick answer
What are floor identification signs?
Floor identification signs show which level a person is on and what is on it. They include large floor numbers in lift lobbies, directories listing tenants per floor, level signs inside stair cores, colour-coded car park level markers and tactile or Braille floor numbers near lift and stair doors. They help daily navigation and emergency evacuation.
In a tower, every lift lobby looks much the same. When the doors open, the first thing a visitor needs is the floor number, and the second is which way to turn. Clear floor identification answers both before anyone steps out. The same logic applies on stair landings, where people moving fast during a drill or an emergency need to know how many floors remain to the exit level.
We make floor signs as one coordinated family for the whole building: lobby numerals, lift directories, stair core signs and car park level markers that share colours, fonts and fixings. Everything is produced in our Ajman factory from acrylic, aluminium, stainless steel or brushed metal, with cut vinyl, UV print or tactile raised characters. Our team installs across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates.
Types
Lift and Floor Identification Signs we make
Lift lobby directories
A panel beside the lifts listing tenants, departments or room ranges on each floor, often with changeable inserts so updates are easy.
Multi-tenant buildings and hospitalsStair core floor signs
Signs on each stair landing showing the floor number, the stair name and the direction to the exit level. Photoluminescent versions stay visible if lighting fails.
Fire stairs in every multi-storey buildingCar park level signs
Big, colour-coded level numbers and names painted or fixed on columns, walls and lift lobbies, so drivers remember where they parked.
Basement and multi-level car parksTactile and Braille floor indicators
Small plates with raised numerals and Braille fixed on lift door frames and stair doors at hand height, for people with visual impairments.
Public buildings and accessible design projectsLift car and call button labels
Engraved or printed plates inside the lift and beside call buttons that explain floor names such as G, M, P1 or Roof.
Buildings with mezzanine or podium levelsSpecifications
Floor sign types and typical build
| Sign | Where it goes | Typical build | Key design point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobby floor number | Wall facing lift doors | 3D acrylic or metal digits, or large panel | Visible from inside the lift car |
| Lift directory | Beside lift call buttons | Aluminium or acrylic panel with slide-in strips | Easy to update as tenants change |
| Stair landing sign | Inside stair core, each landing | Aluminium or rigid PVC, photoluminescent option | Floor number plus exit direction |
| Stair door sign | Outside face of stair door | Acrylic or metal plate | Matches stair name and level |
| Car park level marker | Columns, walls, lift lobbies | Painted graphics or aluminium panels | Strong colour coding per level |
| Tactile floor plate | Lift door frame and stair door handle side | Raised acrylic or metal with Braille | Placed within easy hand reach |
| Lift car label | Inside lift beside buttons | Engraved stainless steel or acrylic | Explains level codes like P1, M, R |
Choosing well
Getting floor identification right
Agree on one naming system
Decide early whether levels are G, 1, 2 or L0, L1, L2, and how podium, mezzanine and basement levels are named. The lift panel, directory, stair signs and car park must all use exactly the same codes.
Make the number the hero
The floor number should be the largest element on the wall. Tenant names and directions come second. Very decorative fonts slow down recognition, so choose clear, upright numerals.
Place lobby numbers in the door sightline
Check the view from inside the lift car with doors open. If a column or planter blocks the wall opposite, repeat the number on the door frame or beside the call buttons.
Colour-code car park levels
Give each parking level its own colour and a simple name or icon, then repeat it on columns, ramps and lift lobbies. Drivers remember colours faster than numbers.
Plan updates for directories
Tenants move. Use slide-in strips, magnetic inserts or replaceable vinyl so the directory can be changed in minutes instead of remaking the whole panel.
UAE conditions
Floor signage rules and conditions in the UAE
Civil Defence stair signage
Dubai Civil Defence and other emirates' civil defence authorities typically require clear floor identification in fire stairs, often with photoluminescent material. We confirm the current requirement for your site with your fire consultant before production.
Accessibility requirements
The Dubai Universal Design Code usually expects tactile and Braille floor identification at lifts and stairs in public buildings. Heights and positions are checked against the current code for your project.
Bilingual floor names
Floor names such as Ground, Mezzanine or Podium are normally shown in Arabic and English. We set Arabic text so it matches the visual weight of the Latin and numerals.
Basement heat and humidity
Car parks are hot, dusty and sometimes damp, with exhaust fumes. We use aluminium, sealed edges and UV-stable inks or paints that hold colour and stay legible in those conditions.
How we work
From brief to installed lift and floor identification signs
- 1
Building walk-through
We visit every lift lobby, stair core and car park level, and confirm floor names with the lift and facility teams.
- 2
Sign schedule
You receive a schedule listing each sign by floor and location, with drawings showing size, content and mounting height.
- 3
Sample approval
We make one floor number, one stair sign and one tactile plate as samples for your consultant and management sign-off.
- 4
Production
All signs are cut, printed or engraved in our Ajman factory and packed floor by floor, ready for installation.
- 5
Installation and check
Our installers fit signs floor by floor, then walk the building with you to confirm every level reads correctly.
FAQ
Lift and Floor Identification Signs: common questions
Do stair floor signs need to be photoluminescent?
In many UAE buildings, stair floor signs are typically expected to be photoluminescent so they glow if the power fails. The exact requirement depends on the building type and the civil defence authority for your emirate. We confirm the current rule for your site with your fire consultant and supply approved photoluminescent material where it is needed.
Where should a floor number be placed in a lift lobby?
The floor number should usually be on the wall directly opposite the lift doors, at a height where people inside the car can see it as the doors open. If that wall is glass or blocked, we add numbers on the lift door frames or beside the call buttons. Tactile plates go on the door frame at hand height.
Can you make tactile and Braille floor signs?
Yes, we produce tactile floor plates with raised numerals and Braille, made from acrylic or metal. They are fixed beside lift doors and on stair doors for people with visual impairments. We check character size, Braille placement and mounting height against the Dubai Universal Design Code or your consultant's specification.
How do you sign a car park so people find their car?
Give every level a distinct colour and a simple name or number, then repeat it often. Large markers on columns, ramp walls and lift lobbies help drivers remember where they parked. Pedestrian routes to the lifts should be signed separately so drivers and walkers do not follow the same arrows.
Can lift directories be updated when tenants change?
Yes, we design directories with changeable strips or inserts so one tenant name can be swapped without remaking the panel. Options include slide-in acrylic strips, magnetic panels and replaceable cut vinyl. Building managers can order single replacement strips from us whenever a tenant moves in or out.
What affects the cost of floor identification signs?
The main factors are the number of floors, the number of lift lobbies and stair cores, the materials, and whether you need 3D numerals, tactile plates or photoluminescent signs. Repeating the same design on every floor keeps unit costs down. Send us the building drawings or a floor count, and we will quote, usually within 24 hours.
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