Bayan Signage makes easel signs and sidewalk signs for cafés, restaurants, hotels, clinics, showrooms and petrol stations. We CNC-cut and print the boards in our Ajman factory, powder-coat steel frames in-house, and supply display easels, water bases and spring bases chosen for where the sign will actually stand, so it stays upright and readable all day.
Easel signs cover two kinds of portable sign that people often treat as one. A display easel is a three-legged stand in wood or metal holding a loose board on a ledge: a welcome sign, a menu, a seating plan. A sidewalk sign is a self-contained frame on a heavy, often sprung base, built to stand outside. Cafés, hotels, restaurants, salons, clinics, showrooms and forecourts across Dubai use both to catch people in the last few metres before the door.
The board gets the attention, but the stand decides whether the sign works. A light easel on a breezy terrace will topple onto a guest; a sidewalk sign with a half-filled base will walk across the pavement in the first gust. We start every order by asking where the sign will stand, how exposed it is and who moves it at closing time, then pick the stand, base weight and board material to match before any artwork is drawn.
Bayan Signage has made signs in its Ajman factory since 2016 as the production arm of Bayan Advertising, a UAE group with 15 years in the market. Boards are printed on our large-format machines, cut on CNC routers and laminated in-house, and steel frames are laser-cut and powder-coated here too. For our 500+ clients, an easel board is often the small piece that sits in front of the shopfront sign we also made.
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We recommend a type from the location first and the look second. These are the formats we produce and supply most.
Wooden or black metal easels holding a laminated board for hotel ballrooms, lobbies and offices, where the board changes from conference to wedding in seconds.
View details →A printed header with your logo above a chalkboard panel for daily specials, so a café entrance looks branded even on mornings when nobody has time to write.
View details →Double-sided boards that fold flat for storage, for shopfronts and mall walkways with steady footfall and little wind.
View details →A poster frame on a single post over a heavy plastic base filled with water or sand, for pavements, clinics and car park entrances.
View details →Lightweight foam board and PVC board prints for one-off events, sized to sit securely on an easel ledge.
View details →When a portable sign keeps being moved to the same spot, a fixed directional sign or post-mounted panel is usually the better long-term answer.
View details →We ask whether the sign stands indoors, under a canopy or in open wind, how far people read it from and who moves it each day. A photo of the spot is usually enough to recommend a stand.
Our designers set one message, one image and one call to action, with headings of 50 to 80 mm and body text of at least 20 mm, balancing Arabic and English on the same board.
Boards are printed on our large-format machines, laminated matt and CNC-routed to size with rounded corners. Chalkboard panels are cut and edged to fit the frame or easel ledge.
Steel sidewalk frames are laser-cut and powder-coated in your brand colour in our factory. Stock easels and spring bases are checked for fit with the board before packing.
Each board is fitted to its stand, the base filled and the sign checked for stability and readable height, then matched against the approved artwork before dispatch.
We deliver across the UAE and show staff how to fill and drain the base, where to place the sign clear of walkways and when to bring it inside.
This is our usual build for a café or shop entrance. We change board, stand and base for exposure and branding, and list every option separately.
| Component | Our standard | Upgrade options | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | 5 mm PVC foam board, printed and matt laminated | 3 mm ACP, chalkboard or dry-wipe panel | ACP survives knocks and outdoor heat; chalkboard allows daily changes by hand. |
| Easel | Black powder-coated metal display easel | Stained wooden easel, adjustable height | Metal is slim and steady indoors; wood gives a warmer look for cafés and weddings. |
| Sidewalk frame | Powder-coated steel poster frame | Brand colour finish, double-sided frame | Powder coat resists UAE sun far better than thin chrome or raw wood. |
| Base | Water-fill base, around 15 kg filled | Sand fill, steel plate base, spring connectors | Base weight is what keeps a sign upright outdoors; springs let it flex in gusts. |
| Poster cover | Clear PET cover in snap frame | Anti-glare cover | A cover protects the print from dust and rain and allows quick poster changes. |
| Branding | Printed board only | Logo cut into frame, branded header panel | Branding the stand itself keeps the sign recognisable even with a blank board. |
Portable signs fail in three ways: they fall over, nobody reads them, or they get banned by the landlord. These points prevent all three.
Outdoors, a display easel is the wrong product, however nice it looks. Our rule is a base of at least 15 kg for any sign on an open pavement or forecourt, and spring connectors where wind or passing traffic will hit it. Fill water bases completely; a half-filled base loses much of its stability. Bring all portable signs in during sandstorms or very windy afternoons.
We often suggest cafés order a printed board with the logo, opening hours and a standing message, plus a chalkboard for daily specials. The printed one keeps the entrance professional on busy days when nobody has time to write; the chalkboard adds warmth when someone does. It costs little more and fixes the most common sight at café doors: a blank or scruffy board.
A sign in the middle of a pavement or mall corridor irritates people, blocks prams and wheelchairs and is the quickest way to receive a landlord's warning. Keep at least 1.2 m of clear width where you can, stay off ramps and the textured guidance paving used by visually impaired pedestrians, and place the sign beside the door rather than in front of it.
Pedestrians glance at an easel sign for two or three seconds. A list of ten items at 15 mm is ignored. One message, one image and one call to action, with headings of 50 to 80 mm, read from 2 to 3 m away. Put the full menu inside, and use the easel to give someone a reason to walk in.
Many display easels only hold boards of a certain thickness and height. A 10 mm board will not sit on a narrow lip, and a 1000 mm board can overbalance a short easel. Tell us the easel model or send its ledge depth and height range, and we size the board to fit rather than discovering the problem at the event.
We quote easels and sidewalk signs per unit, with board, stand and base listed separately. Send the location photo, board size, quantity and artwork, and you will usually receive an itemised quote within 24 hours.
Display easels are the most economical. Weighted sidewalk signs and spring-base units cost more because of their steel frames, springs and heavy bases.
Printed PVC foam board is cost-effective. ACP, chalkboard and dry-wipe panels cost more but last longer outdoors and with frequent handling.
A single printed face is quick. Double-sided boards, custom shapes and special laminates add material and production time.
Powder coating the frame in your colour or cutting a logo into it costs more than a plain stock stand, but makes the sign unmistakably yours.
Several identical signs for multiple branches or entrances spread artwork and set-up costs, making each unit more economical.
Once you have the stand, new boards for seasonal offers or menus are a small print job rather than a new sign.
Portable signs are simple to buy and easy to get wrong with a landlord. Malls usually control what tenants place outside their units and how far beyond the shop line, and municipalities in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman may restrict signs on public pavements or require permission for advertising in the public realm. Petrol stations and communities often have operator rules of their own.
Access matters as well. Signs must not block accessible routes, ramps or textured guidance paving, which supports the expectations of the Dubai Universal Design Code for public spaces. We can check your tenant criteria with you and confirm what applies to your location, and we will suggest a fixed or wall-mounted alternative if a portable sign is not allowed where you want it.
Printing, laminating and CNC cutting happen in Ajman, so replacement boards and seasonal menus are quick, consistent and match your existing signs.
Sidewalk frames are laser-cut and powder-coated in-house in your brand colour, which holds up to UAE sun far better than chrome or raw wood.
We recommend easel, base and spring options from a photo of the location, because the right stand matters more than the print.
Arabic and English are set together on every board, sized for a quick read, with your trade name checked against your licence.
We deliver easels and sidewalk signs to cafés, hotels, clinics and forecourts in all seven emirates, with placement advice for your staff.
Board, stand, base and branding are listed separately, usually within 24 hours, so you can reuse what you have and buy only what you need.
It depends on the stand type, board material, printing and any branding on the frame. A printed board for an existing easel costs far less than a branded spring-base sidewalk sign. Send us a photo of the location, the board size and your artwork, and we will send an itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.
Only in sheltered places and calm weather. Display easels are light and tip over easily in wind. For pavements, terraces and forecourts, choose a sidewalk sign with a heavy or water-filled base, ideally with springs. Bring any portable sign inside when it gets windy or at closing time.
Most display easels take boards of 600 x 900 mm or A1, up to around 700 x 1000 mm on larger easels. The ledge depth limits thickness, so 3 to 5 mm boards are typical. Tell us the easel model or measure its ledge and height range before ordering a new board.
It is a sign frame mounted on springs above a weighted base. When wind or a passing person pushes it, the frame tilts and springs back upright instead of falling. That makes it much steadier outdoors than an easel or light A-board, and it suits petrol stations, car parks and windy shopfronts.
Standard printed boards are not made for writing, although some take dry-wipe markers if laminated with a suitable film. For handwriting, a chalkboard or dry-wipe panel is better. Many cafés combine a printed header with a chalkboard section below for daily specials.
Often, yes. Malls usually control what tenants place outside their units, and municipalities may restrict signs on public pavements. Requirements vary by location and landlord, so check before you buy, and we can help confirm the current rules for your site.
Replacement printed boards for existing easels are the simplest job, while complete sidewalk signs with powder-coated frames or custom branding involve more steps. Either way, we give you a realistic schedule with the quote, which usually arrives within 24 hours. For events, tell us the date and venue so we plan delivery in good time.
Yes. We deliver easels, sidewalk signs and replacement boards to Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah, as well as across Dubai, from our factory in Ajman.
Send your logo, the fascia size and a site photo. Our estimating team replies with options and an itemised price, usually within 24 hours.