Bayan Signage supplies hanging exhibition signs for space-only, island and pavilion stands at UAE trade shows. We design to the exhibitor manual's height and size limits, test-assemble and weigh every frame in our Ajman factory, mark the main aisle on the rigging drawing and assemble the sign on your stand floor during build-up, ready for the venue's riggers to lift.
Hanging exhibition signs are lightweight aluminium frames skinned with printed PVC flex or light rigid panels, suspended on wires from the hall roof directly above a stand. Rings, squares, triangles and rectangles are the common shapes, with the logo repeated on every face so it reads from each aisle. Exhibitors on space-only, island and peninsula stands use them, as do country pavilions and conference stage zones, because a sign at 6 m is visible from 50 m away.
Most of the work is not the print. Venues usually allow rigging only by their appointed riggers, at a charge per point, with drawings and orders due well before the show. Organisers set maximum heights and sizes, and many halls ask for fire-rated materials with documentation. A hanging exhibition sign that ignores the exhibitor manual can be refused on build-up day. We read the manual first and design to it.
Bayan Signage is the production arm of Bayan Advertising, a UAE group with 15 years in the market, and has run its own factory in Ajman since 2016. Our draftsmen prepare the rigging drawings with sizes, weights and points, our team test-assembles every frame before it leaves, and our installers build the sign on your stand during build-up and pack it again at breakdown.
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The shape should follow the stand's open sides and the aisles visitors arrive from. These are the formats we supply most often for UAE shows.
A continuous band that shows the logo from every direction. The usual choice for island stands and pavilions with four open sides.
View details →Four flat faces, one per aisle, so logos never curve. Rectangles suit long stands on a main aisle, carrying more branding on the long sides.
View details →Three-sided and tapered or wave profiles for corner and peninsula stands and premium launches, where the outline itself becomes part of the identity.
View details →Single or double-sided printed PVC banners hung from top and bottom poles, for halls or stands where a full frame is not allowed or not needed.
View details →Aluminium lightboxes with LED modules and printed backlit film faces, for a glowing sign in darker halls. Heavier and need power and extra approval, so used mainly on large stands.
View details →A lit aluminium frame with printed fabric faces pressed into a silicone edge. Lighter than a rigid lightbox of the same size, it glows evenly in a dark hall and the fabric packs flat between shows.
View details →We read the rigging section of the manual: maximum height, size limits, distance from built structure, material fire rules and deadlines. Then we mark the main aisles on your stand plan.
Our designers place the logo on each face to suit the aisles, and our draftsmen produce the rigging drawing with dimensions, rigging points, the front of the frame and weight.
Aluminium tube sections are cut, fitted with joints and rigging points, and every section is labelled to match the drawing, so any crew can assemble it on site.
The PVC flex skin is printed on our 3.2 m wide printers to the frame's exact dimensions, in a fire-rated grade where the venue requires it, and finished with eyelets for lacing; flat faces can use printed PVC foam panels instead.
We build the complete sign in the factory, check skin tension and logo position, weigh it and write the actual weight on the drawing for the riggers.
Our team assembles the sign on your stand floor before carpet and furniture arrive, riggers lift it to the approved height, and at breakdown we lower, pack and store it.
This is the build we start from for a standard ring or square. Custom shapes, lighting and very large frames change some rows, and each change is quoted separately.
| Component | Our standard | Upgrade options | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminium tube, 25 to 32 mm, labelled sections | Tapered, wave and multi-tier frames | Light enough to rig safely, rigid enough to keep the skin tight. |
| Band depth | 1 m | 0.8 m for low halls, 1.5 m for large stands | Depth sets the logo height; too shallow and the sign reads as a stripe. |
| Printed skin | Printed PVC flex, both outer faces, laced to the frame | Inner face print, fire-rated grade, PVC foam panels on flat faces | A tensioned skin pulls flat over the frame, so the logo stays crisp in photos. |
| Logo size | 60 to 70 percent of band height | Different artwork per face | Bold, large logos survive the distance; taglines rarely do. |
| Rigging points | Three or four eyebolts on the top frame | Extra points for large or lit frames | Points must match the drawing the riggers and organiser approve. |
| Lighting | None | Internal LED lighting, or a fabric SEG lightbox | Lighting adds weight, power and approvals, so it is used only where it pays off. |
A hanging exhibition sign is usually the most visible thing on a stand and the item with the earliest deadline. These are the rules we follow for every show.
A useful starting point is a frame of half to two-thirds of the stand's shorter side: on a 6 x 6 m stand, a 3 to 4 m ring or square. Go much larger and the sign crowds neighbouring stands and may break the organiser's limits; go smaller and it gets lost among other signs. A 1 m band depth suits most halls with ceilings of 8 m or more.
For hanging exhibition banners, venues often set rigging order and drawing deadlines well before the show opens, and they are published in the manual. Missing them can mean late fees or no hanging sign at all. When you book the stand, send us the exhibitor manual and the deadlines. We work backwards from the rigging date, not the opening day, and submit the drawing with time to spare.
From 30 m or more, fine detail disappears. The logo should fill about 60 to 70 percent of the band height, so a 1 m band carries a logo around 600 to 700 mm tall. Repeat it on every face that looks down an aisle. Taglines, phone numbers and product lists belong on the stand walls, not 6 m overhead.
Riggers ask for the weight, and a measured figure makes approval smoother than an estimate. We weigh every assembled sign. We also mark the front of the frame and the main aisle on the drawing, because a square lifted rotated by 90 degrees puts your best face toward the back wall instead of the visitors walking in.
Aluminium frames last for many shows; the printed skins are what change with each campaign. If you exhibit regularly, keep one frame size and order new printed skins or panels. The cost drops sharply, the rigging drawing stays the same, and approvals for the next show become a formality because the weight and points are already on record.
We price from the shape, size and show requirements. Send the stand plan, the exhibitor manual and your artwork, and you will usually receive an itemised quote within 24 hours.
Larger frames use more aluminium and printed material. Rings and squares are standard; tapered and custom shapes need special frames and more complex skins.
Printing inside faces, using fire-rated material grades or different artwork on each face adds cost compared with a single standard skin.
A new frame costs more the first time. Reusing your existing frame with a new printed skin is much cheaper for repeat exhibitors.
Internal LED lighting adds modules, drivers, cabling and power, and often extra rigging points and approval steps.
Venues charge separately for each rigging point and appointed riggers; these costs are set by the venue, not by us.
Delivery to the hall, assembly during build-up, collection at breakdown and storage between shows are priced as separate lines.
UAE exhibition venues usually require hanging signs to be rigged only by their appointed riggers, with rigging orders, drawings, weights and point positions submitted by a published deadline. Organisers commonly set maximum hanging heights, often somewhere between 5 and 8 m to the top of the sign, maximum sizes and minimum distances from built structures. Some halls do not allow hanging signs over shell scheme stands at all.
Many venues also ask for fire-rated materials and supporting documentation for anything suspended overhead. We check the current exhibitor manual for your show, choose a suitable material grade and prepare the drawings and paperwork for the organiser's approval. Rules change between shows and venues, so we confirm them for your event every time.
We read the exhibitor manual before design, so your sign meets height, size and material rules the first time it is checked.
Drawings show dimensions, rigging points, measured weight and the main aisle, which is what riggers and organisers ask for.
Every frame and printed skin is built and checked in our factory before the show, so there are no surprises on the stand floor.
Our installers assemble the sign during build-up, hand it to the riggers and pack it at breakdown for storage or the next show.
Frame, print, lighting, logistics and storage are listed separately, and venue rigging charges are shown as the venue's own cost.
More than 500 clients, including national retail groups and international brands, many of them exhibiting with us show after show.
It depends on the size and shape, the print and materials, whether you need a new frame, lighting and logistics. A new printed skin on an existing ring costs far less than a new tapered frame with internal lighting. Venue rigging is charged separately by the venue. Send the stand plan and manual, and we will usually quote within 24 hours.
Start with a frame around half to two-thirds of your stand's shorter side, such as a 3 to 4 m ring on a 6 x 6 m stand, with a band depth of about 1 m. Always check the organiser's maximum size and height in the exhibitor manual before deciding, because limits vary between shows.
At most venues, the sign is lifted by the venue's appointed riggers. We supply the sign, assemble it on your stand floor during build-up with rigging points fitted, and hand it to the riggers, who attach the wires and lift it to the approved height. Rigging orders are placed through the venue or organiser.
A ring shows the logo from every direction and suits island stands. A square gives four flat faces, one per aisle, so the logo never curves. Rectangles suit long stands on a main aisle, triangles work on corner and peninsula stands, and tapered shapes create a premium look for larger budgets.
Many venues require fire-rated materials, with documentation, for anything suspended overhead. Requirements differ between shows, so we check the exhibitor manual and choose an appropriate material grade before production. Tell us the venue and show early so the right material and paperwork are ready before the submission deadline.
We give you a realistic schedule with the quote, worked back from the rigging deadline rather than the opening day. A new printed skin for an existing frame is quicker than a new frame, and custom shapes and lit signs need more time. Remember that rigging deadlines usually fall well before the show itself, so send us the manual early.
Yes. Aluminium frames are built for many shows, and printed skins can be reprinted when branding changes or the skin wears. Many exhibitors keep one frame and order new graphics for each campaign. We can store labelled frames with their drawings so they are ready for the next show.
A hanging sign helps visitors find your stand from across the hall; freestanding letters create a photo spot and make the stand recognisable up close. Large island stands often use both. On small stands where rigging is not allowed, freestanding letters or a tall wall graphic are the practical alternative.
Send your logo, the fascia size and a site photo. Our estimating team replies with options and an itemised price, usually within 24 hours.