Vehicle branding FAQ: Dubai permits, prices and materials

Vehicle branding, also referred to as vehicle wrapping, car graphics, or fleet branding, is the process of applying custom vinyl films, graphics, or decals to a vehicle’s exterior. This technique effectively converts a vehicle into a mobile advertisement, a dynamic tool that promotes a brand 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across all major roads in Dubai Printajo specializes in professional, RTA-approved vehicle branding solutions that help businesses stand out across Dubai and the wider UAE.

From about AED 300 for door logos, AED 600 for a partial car wrap and AED 2,000 for a full car wrap. Vans start at AED 1,500 (partial) and AED 4,000 (full), 3-ton trucks at AED 2,000 and buses at AED 4,000. The vehicle advertising permit is added at the authority's fee, for a car about AED 270 to AED 1,020. See the full cost guide.

Vehicle branding in Dubai offers cost-effective advertising with 24/7 visibility. Unlike billboards, branded vehicles move around the city, reaching thousands of potential customers daily. It raises brand recognition, builds trust, and helps businesses of all sizes compete in Dubai’s fast-paced market. 

In Dubai’s harsh climate, vehicle wraps typically last 3–5 years when installed by professionals. 

For many local businesses, yes. A wrap is a one-time cost that keeps advertising for the 3-5 years the film lasts, on the roads and in the areas where your customers already are. A billboard or online campaign stops the day you stop paying. Our cost comparison works through the numbers.

Almost any vehicle can be branded in Dubai, including cars, vans, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and even food trucks. Printajo offers complete solutions for all types of vehicles, from single-car promotions to large fleet branding. Each design is customized to fit your vehicle type while complying with RTA regulations for safe, professional advertising.

No, personal vehicles are not allowed to be wrapped for branding purposes in Dubai. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) permits vehicle branding only on vehicles registered under a company’s trade license. Even if you are the owner of both the business and the vehicle, the branding cannot be applied to a personal car: it must be a company-registered vehicle.

Yes, vehicle branding is legal in Dubai if it follows RTA rules and receives approval. The design, materials, and placement must meet safety and content guidelines.

Yes. Any commercial branding on a vehicle in Dubai, even a single door logo, needs the Permit to Advertise on Vehicles. People still call it RTA approval, but since April 2025 it is issued through Mada Media, working with the RTA and Dubai Municipality. Printajo prepares and submits it for you. Details are on our permit page.

Apply on the Mada Media permit platform with the company trade licence, the vehicle registration (Mulkiya), a mockup of every side of the vehicle and, for a leased vehicle, an NOC from the leasing company. Approval usually takes 3-7 working days. Printajo prepares the mockup and submits the application as part of every branding job.

RTA rules include: 50% Arabic content, only Arabic & English languages allowed, no religious or political content, no 3D images, max 5 images per side, and no branding on windshields. Designs must align with your trade license. Printajo ensures your designs meet all RTA requirements.

The main documents include:

• Trade license copy
  Vehicle
• Mulkiya (registration card)
• Company logo and design mock-up
• NOC from the vehicle owner (if leased/financed)

Branding your vehicle without RTA approval is illegal and may result in fines, penalties, or removal of the graphics.

Usually 3-7 working days once a complete application is submitted. Clear, true-to-scale mockups and documents that match the vehicle are what keep it at the short end.

Yes. Printajo offers complete end-to-end solutions, including RTA approval. We take care of all the paperwork and submissions, ensuring your vehicle branding project is 100% compliant.

The best materials are premium vinyl films from brands like 3M, Avery Dennison, Hexis, Arlon, Mactac and Orafol. These are engineered for durability, UV resistance, and clean removability. Printajo uses only top-quality materials to ensure long-lasting wraps in Dubai’s climate.

Any colours can be used in the design itself. What needs care is the vehicle's main colour: if the wrap changes the colour of more than half the body, you need Dubai Police permission (about AED 120) and a Mulkiya update. See car colour change wraps.

Yes. Your logo, services, phone number, website and product photos can all go on the vehicle, as long as the content follows the design guidelines and the company name matches your trade licence. We check the artwork against the design guidelines before it is submitted.

Avoid small text, cluttered graphics, too many colors, or non-compliant elements like barcodes, political slogans, or religious symbols.

Both are effective. Full wraps maximize visibility, while partial wraps are budget-friendly and ideal for temporary campaigns.

Yes, all finishes are allowed as long as they comply with RTA rules. Matte, gloss, satin, chrome, and specialty textures (like carbon fiber) are available at Printajo to suit your brand image.

Printajo is a trusted name for vehicle wrapping in Dubai. With 5000+ completed projects and 500+ satisfied companies, we offer creative designs, RTA compliance, and materials. Businesses across multiple sectors trust us for impactful branding.

Door logos are fitted the same or next day. A partial car wrap takes 2-3 working days and a full car wrap 3-5, once the design is approved and the permit is issued. Vans, trucks and buses take longer, and fleets are scheduled in batches around your shifts.

Yes, Printajo is a single supplier for vehicle branding in Dubai. We handle design, RTA approval, printing, installation, and even aftercare, giving you a simple experience.

Absolutely. Printajo has completed branding for entire fleets, ensuring consistency, durability, and professional design across all vehicles.

Yes. Our work carries a warranty of up to 2 years against peeling, lamination failure and fading, plus 6 months of free support and touch-ups. See what the warranty covers and how to claim.

Yes, vehicle wraps can be removed or replaced without damaging the original paint (if installed professionally). Printajo uses removable adhesive vinyls for easy updates or seasonal campaigns.

Printajo combines experience since 2014, 5000+ successful projects, and premium materials to deliver unmatched vehicle branding in Dubai. From RTA approvals to installation, we handle everything, ensuring creative, durable, and compliant results that increase your brand visibility.

Vehicle branding turns your car or fleet into moving billboards, reaching thousands of potential customers daily. In Dubai’s competitive market, this cost-effective marketing boosts awareness, builds trust, and attracts new clients. Printajo ensures your branding is professional, compliant, and impactful.