Unipole hoardings that
command the skyline.
Custom fabricated unipole and single-pole hoarding structures for highways, arterial roads, and large-format outdoor advertising in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. Structural steel poles, galvanised and wind-load certified, with flex-face or ACM billboard panels. Full authority NOC and DM permit managed.
Billboard face size versus road visibility distance
Unipole face size should be matched to the road speed and viewing distance at your site. A billboard that is legible from 300m on a 60 km/h road is illegible at 500m on a 120 km/h highway. These are our recommended minimum face sizes per road type in the UAE — based on the 3-second legibility rule at road speed.
Every unipole and hoarding format we build
All structural steel fabricated in our Ajman factory. We engineer, weld, galvanise, print, and install every unipole ourselves — no structural subcontracting.
One structural steel pole — circular hollow section (CHS) or rectangular hollow section (RHS) — supporting a single large-format billboard face on a cantilever arm. The most common unipole format in the UAE. Face sizes typically 6×3m up to 12×4m. Single-sided or back-to-back double-sided cabinet. Hot-dip galvanised, powder-coated pole.
Single pole with two billboard faces angled in a V-shape — each face visible to traffic approaching from a different direction. Maximises visibility at interchanges, roundabouts, and road junctions where traffic flows from multiple directions. Each face can carry separate creative. Standard on major Dubai arterial roads and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Extra-large format unipoles with face sizes above 15×5m — used for premium highway positions on Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Road (E611), and key interchanges. Structural engineering is mandatory; foundation depth can exceed 4m. Multiple pole or gantry support system. Catwalk and service platform built in for safe face-change access.
Billboard face made up of triangular louvres that rotate to reveal three sequential advertising faces on a cycle — tripling the advertising inventory on a single structure. Motorised mechanism with programmable dwell time. Each face can carry a different advertiser or campaign. Popular for high-value single-site locations where maximum revenue per structure is needed.
Unipole structure designed and built to carry an LED digital screen panel (screen not supplied by us — we build the structural frame, pole, and cable management system). The structural specification for LED screens differs from static billboards due to the screen's dead weight and wind-drag characteristics. We engineer and fabricate the structural system; the LED module supplier installs the screen.
Temporary single-pole hoarding signs for construction sites and development plots — larger than a standard pylon, smaller than a full highway unipole. Typically 6–10m pole height with a 4×3m or 6×3m printed ACM or flex-face panel. Used for developer project branding visible from the main road. Removable structure — designed to be relocated at plot completion.
What you must know before installing a unipole in Dubai.
The UAE's outdoor advertising regulatory environment is one of the most complex in the region. Unipoles on or near highways involve multiple overlapping authority jurisdictions — a structure approved by DM may still be rejected by RTA, and a structure on a free zone plot requires a completely different permit chain. We have navigated this process for dozens of unipole installations across the UAE.
Every NOC and permit required — we handle all of them
Unipole hoardings are the most heavily regulated outdoor sign type in the UAE. Every structure requires multiple authority approvals before a single piece of steel is installed. We manage the full process.
What unipole hoardings cost in Dubai
Unipole pricing varies significantly by pole height, face size, foundation conditions, and whether the site is accessible by crane. These are indicative ranges — every project is individually quoted after a site survey.
How a UAE unipole is built to last
A unipole must withstand 50+ years of UAE wind, UV, heat, and occasional extreme weather events. Every material specification is driven by the site's exposure classification — not a generic product catalogue default.
Unipole vs other large-format outdoor signs
| Format | Visibility | Permit complexity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Unipole | Highway-scale | High | Highest |
| V-Shape Unipole | Dual direction | High | Highest |
| Pylon Sign (6–10m) | Road-level | Medium | Medium |
| Twin-Pole Billboard | Large format | Medium-high | Medium-high |
| Construction Hoarding | Site-level | Medium | Lower |
| Fence Banner | Perimeter only | Low | Lowest |
Where we install unipole hoardings
Steel fabricated in Ajman.
Permitted across the UAE.
Most sign companies either fabricate or permit — rarely both. We handle structural engineering, authority submissions, foundation work, steel fabrication, face printing, and installation. One contract, one point of contact, one warranty.
From brief to standing unipole in 7 steps
What our clients say
"Bayan handled our 15m unipole on a plot adjacent to Emirates Road — which required both RTA NOC and DM permit. They managed the full submission process, responded to all authority queries, and got approval in 10 weeks. The steel quality is excellent and the structure has been in place for two years with zero maintenance issues."
"We needed a V-shape unipole at a busy intersection in Sharjah for our retail complex. Bayan surveyed, designed, got the Sharjah Municipality permit, and installed in about 14 weeks total. The dual-face setup means our branding is visible from both approach directions. Very happy with the investment."
"We use Bayan for face replacements on six existing unipoles across our industrial complex in Ajman. They measure on site, print, and install the new flex-face in 5–6 days. Consistent quality every time, and they always deliver rolled so the face goes up perfectly flat."
We install across all seven emirates
Our fabrication factory is in Ajman Industrial Area 2. Our structural crew and crane resources are mobilised UAE-wide — same engineering standards, same warranty, wherever your plot is located.
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Common questions about unipole hoardings
- A typical unipole permit in Dubai requires RTA NOC (4–8 weeks) followed by DM sign permit (4–8 weeks) — total authority approval timeline is typically 8–16 weeks from first submission, depending on the location, any authority queries, and how quickly the landowner NOC is obtained. We begin fabrication after permit approval to avoid any risk of having to modify a structure. Plan for a minimum of 20–24 weeks from project start to installed unipole.
- Yes, but you need both the tenant's consent (as the lessee) and the freeholder's NOC — authorities require the landowner's approval, not just the current occupier. If the plot has a developer or master developer above the freeholder, their NOC may also be required. We prepare the NOC letters and coordinate with all parties — this is often the longest-lead-time item in the approval process.
- A pylon sign is typically 4–12m tall with a relatively small sign cabinet (for tenant identification or commercial complex naming). A unipole is a much taller structure (8–20m+) with a large-format billboard face (6×3m to 18×6m+) designed for advertising visibility from highways and fast-moving traffic. Pylons are permitted under DM standard sign permit; unipoles typically require RTA NOC and a more involved DM process.
- Foundation depth depends on pole height, face area (wind load), soil bearing capacity, and authority minimum requirements. A 10m pole with a 6×3m face typically needs a foundation 2.5–3m deep and 800–1,000mm diameter. A 15m pole with a 12×4m face may need 3.5–4.5m depth and 1,000–1,200mm diameter. Our structural engineer calculates the exact specification — we do not use generic depths.
- Flex-face PVC billboard panels typically show noticeable UV fade after 2–3 years of direct UAE sun exposure. ACM panels with UV-printed graphics last 3–5 years before fading. Permit renewal may also require an updated face. We stock your artwork file and can produce and install a replacement face in 5–7 working days — including site visit to verify face dimensions before printing.
- Illumination is optional — many UAE unipoles are non-illuminated and rely on strong daylight visibility. For sites near highways that carry significant night traffic (SZR, E611), frontlit LED flood-lights or LED strip washing the face significantly increases 24-hour effectiveness. We include lighting in our quote where we recommend it based on the site's traffic patterns. Illuminated unipoles require an electrical connection from the plot and may require DEWA approval.
- The above-ground steelwork (pole, arm, frame) can be dismantled, transported, and re-erected at a new site — subject to the new site's authority approvals and a structural assessment of whether the existing foundation design suits the new site conditions. The concrete pile foundation cannot be moved — a new foundation is required at the new site. We advise on relocation feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
- No — we design, engineer, permit, and install the physical structure and print the billboard face. Media buying (selling advertising space on the structure to third-party advertisers) is a separate commercial activity managed by outdoor media companies or directly by the structure owner. We can advise on the structure specifications that best suit a multi-advertiser tri-vision or digital setup if you plan to monetise the billboard.
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