UAE Road Signs — The Complete Visual Guide (2026)
UAE road signs follow the Vienna Convention with bilingual Arabic and English wording. They fall into four families, each with its own shape and colour so you can read them at a glance. This guide walks through all four, with the typical fine for ignoring each type.
1. Prohibition signs (red circles)
Red-bordered circular signs tell you what you must not do — no entry, no overtaking, or a maximum speed. Breaking a prohibition sign usually costs AED 400–1,000 and can add black points.
No Entry
AED 600
Speed Limit 60
AED 300+
Speed Limit 80
AED 300+
Speed Limit 100
AED 300+
Speed Limit 120
AED 300+
No Parking
AED 500
No Overtaking
AED 600
No U-Turn
AED 500
No Horn
AED 400
No Trucks
AED 400
No Left Turn
AED 400
Stop
AED 1,000
2. Warning signs (red triangles)
Triangular amber signs warn of hazards ahead — roundabouts, camel crossings, speed bumps and sharp bends. They do not carry a direct fine, but ignoring the hazard often leads to one.
Roundabout Ahead
Give way
Pedestrian Crossing
Slow
School Zone
Children
Camel Crossing
Wildlife
Speed Bump
Slow down
Sharp Bend
Reduce speed
Road Narrows
Merge care
Slippery Road
Caution
3. Mandatory signs (blue circles)
Solid blue circular signs indicate an action you must take, such as turn right, keep left or maintain a minimum speed. Disobeying typically carries an AED 400 fine.
Turn Right
Mandatory
Turn Left
Mandatory
Straight Ahead
Mandatory
Keep Right
Mandatory
Minimum Speed 60
Maintain
Roundabout
Circulate
Pass Either Side
Mandatory
Proceed Ahead
Mandatory
4. Information signs (green & blue rectangles)
Rectangular signs provide directions and services — motorways, hospitals, parking and rest areas. Green boards handle wayfinding and place names in both Arabic and English.
Motorway
Highway
Hospital
Services
Parking
P zone
Direction
Wayfinding
Rest Area
Facilities
Fuel Station
Services
Frequently asked questions
How many road signs are there in the UAE?
The UAE traffic sign manual defines over 80 signs across four families: prohibition, warning, mandatory and information. Most follow the Vienna Convention with local wording in Arabic and English.
What does a red circle road sign mean in the UAE?
A red circle is a prohibition sign — it tells you what you must not do, such as no entry, no overtaking, or a maximum speed limit. Ignoring one typically carries a fine of AED 400 to AED 1,000.
What shape are warning signs in the UAE?
UAE warning signs are triangular with a red border and amber/white background. They alert you to hazards ahead such as camel crossings, roundabouts, speed bumps or road works.
Are UAE road signs in English?
Yes. UAE road signs are bilingual, showing both Arabic and English. Place names and directions appear in both scripts on green information signs.