Metal Art DXB logoMETAL ART DXB
Get a quote

Home/Ideas/Guide

Ramadan decoration for malls and public spaces: a planning guide for 2027

By the Metal Art DXB team · 3 October 2026 · 6 min read

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around Monday 8 February, subject to moon sighting, with Eid Al Fitr expected around 10 March. For malls, hotels and municipalities that means décor must be installed by early February, and large orders should be in production well before that. Here is how to plan it.

Ramadan decoration for malls and public spaces: a planning guide for 2027

Popular Ramadan installations

  • Walk-in lanterns and giant fanous with laser-cut domes and warm lighting, a natural photo spot.
  • Crescent and star installations with Arabic calligraphy, backlit or outlined in LED.
  • Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak signs in 3D calligraphy on painted plinths.
  • Hanging neon moons and stars over walkways and atriums.
  • Entrance arches with Islamic geometric patterns.
  • Seating and photo-opportunity pieces: lit crescent benches, star seats and arch backdrops.
  • Patterned spheres and lanterns (like our sapphire balls) in several sizes.

Working out quantities

Map the space first: entrances, atriums, walkways, parking approaches and F&B areas. Use one or two hero pieces where people gather and repeat smaller pieces along the routes. Repeated designs are where bulk production saves money, because one set of drawings, cutting files and jigs covers every piece.

Indoor vs outdoor

Indoor pieces can use acrylic, MDF and lighter frames. Outdoor pieces need painted or powder-coated steel, sealed lighting, proper bases or anchoring, and designs that handle wind. Tell us the location of each piece so we build it correctly the first time.

Booking timeline for Ramadan 2027

  • November to early December 2026: concepts, sizes and quantities agreed.
  • December 2026 to January 2027: production, with laser cutting, welding, painting, lighting and testing in the workshop.
  • Late January to early February 2027: delivery and installation before the first night.
  • March 2027: swap or add Eid Al Fitr pieces, then removal and storage.

Reuse and storage

Steel-frame lanterns, crescents and arches can be stored and refreshed for future seasons with new paint, lighting or panels. Planning for reuse from the start reduces the cost of every following Ramadan.

Ramadan lantern walkin by Metal Art DXB
Neon ramadan canopy by Metal Art DXB
Ramadan calligraphy crescent by Metal Art DXB
Moon stars mall by Metal Art DXB

Frequently asked questions

When does Ramadan 2027 start in the UAE?

It is expected to begin around Monday 8 February 2027, subject to the official moon sighting. Eid Al Fitr is expected around 10 March 2027.

When should malls order Ramadan decorations?

Agree on designs by early December and start production in December, especially for bulk orders, so installation is finished before Ramadan begins.

Can you produce large quantities?

Yes. We have produced crescents, signs, arches, walls and lanterns in large quantities for public spaces across Oman and the UAE, all made in our own workshop.

Do you also do Eid decorations?

Yes. Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha signs and installations can be produced together with your Ramadan order.

Get a quotation

Send your drawings, a render or a short description with your date and location. We reply with questions or an itemised quotation.

Phone+971 50 350 8934 WhatsApp+971 50 350 8934 Emailmetalarttechnical@gmail.com
Workshop · open 24 hoursRas Al Khor Industrial Area 2, Dubai

You can also send drawings directly on WhatsApp.