Apply for a Supplementary Signs Installation Permit
Obtain, renew or cancel a permit to instal supplementary directional signs to guide road users to cultural, touristic, commercial, and services sites, and other landmarks in Dubai.
Output
Supplementary Directional Signs Installation Permit: Permanent (valid for 1 year) or Temporary (valid for 1 month).
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
Channels
Steps
- Log in to the ROW Permit System (ROWPS) dashboard using your username and password.
- Click Apply for a New Permit .
- Click Supplementary Sign Installation Permit .
- Enter the details (information about the applicant, owner, and supplementary sign details).
- The Trade Licence details are retrieved automatically from the Department of Economy and Tourism.
- Upload the documents and mark the desired location.
- Verify the details and click Submit for approval request.
- Receive the reference number.
- Check the status of submitted applications through the dashboard to resolve any comments or submit additional information.
- If the application is rejected, receive the reasons through email and a notification through the website to reapply if you desire.
- If the application is approved, receive a notification through email and SMS and pay the fees via Dubai Pay or the Customer Happiness Centre (manager's cheque).
- You'll be directed to the Maintenance Department to pay the cost of installation.
- RTA instals the signs and closes the application in the system.
- The permit is issued through the system once the signs are executed and you're notified.
- To renew the permit, log in to ROWPS, click the permit reference number, and complete the request.
Service Time
15 working days
Important to Know
You Should Know
- If the signs are approved and the monthly or annual fees are paid, these signs will be executed by one of the approved contractors or through the Roads and Facilities Maintenance Department contractor - RTA.
- You must renew the permit 1 month prior to its expiry date.
- If you don't renew the permit, you'll be fined and you must remove the signs at your expense.
- Permit fees of less than AED 50,000 can be paid by credit card. Fees above AED 50,000 must be paid using other online payment methods, such bank transfer.
Eligible Categories
Governmental entities and private facilities authorised by RTA
Service Requirements
- Site Drawings issued by Dubai Municipality
- Classification Certificate
- Drawings specifying the suggested locations to instal the signs
- All other documents requested by the concerned department
Fees
Select Sign Type and Location
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit card
- Manager's cheque
- Bank transfer
Terms and Conditions
- For more information, check the Executive Council Resolution No. (23) of 2013 regulating the supplementary directional signs on roads in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments, and the Administrative Decision No. (27) of 2022 approving the conditions and procedures for installing supplementary directional signs.
FAQs
- Q : If I cancel my application while it's still valid, will I get a refund?
- A : No.
- Q : Can I apply my own design on the supplementary signboard?
- A : Yes, the supplementary signboard design must follow the Dubai Traffic Control Devices (DTCD) Manual. The signboard must be installed by an approved contractor.
- Q : Is there a specific size for the signboard?
- A : The signboard size depends on the road speed, and the number of words according to the DTCD manual.
- Q : Is the permit auto-renewed?
- A : No, you must apply for renewal.
- Q : How much do I pay to cancel the signs?
- A : The sign removal fees are determined by RTA.
Updated on: 19-May-2026