In Dubai, your business card is handed over before your pitch — at DMCC meetings, GITEX booths, majlis introductions. It gets judged in about two seconds, by weight and finish, before anyone reads your name. This guide covers every card we print at MaxPrint, from the AED 89 workhorse to the card that gets kept, with real prices you can order online right now.
Quick answer: business card printing in Dubai costs from AED 89 for 1,000 cards at MaxPrint (art paper) or AED 119 with lamination. Premium finishes: Spot UV from AED 189, gold foil from AED 299, thick 760mic velvet from AED 279, and luxury 3D foil & embossed cards for the corner office. Production 2–4 working days, 48h express available.
Business card prices in Dubai — the full menu
Everyday cards (the smart start)
| Card | Qty | Price (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Art paper, no lamination | 1,000 | 89 |
| Matt laminated 350gsm — digital (small runs) | from 100 | 140 |
| Matt laminated 350gsm | 500 | 99 |
| Glossy laminated | 1,000 | 139 |
| Matt laminated, rounded corners | 1,000 | 159 |
| Matt laminated, thicker 400gsm | 1,000 | 139 |
Do the math on the first row: 1,000 cards for AED 89 is 9 fils per handshake. There is no cheaper way to be remembered.
Premium finishes (the cards people keep)
| Card | Qty | Price (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Spot UV on matt lamination | 500 | 189 |
| Thick 760mic PET glossy, rounded corners | 1,000 | 289 |
| Gold foil on matt lamination | 1,000 | 299 |
| Spot UV + rounded corners | 1,000 | 245 |
| Gold foil + Spot UV, 400gsm | 1,000 | 359 |
| Gold foil + Spot UV + rounded corners | 1,000 | 379 |
Luxury & statement cards
| Card | Qty | Price (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Velvet 760mic + gold foil + Spot UV | 500 | 389 |
| Brilliant paper + gold foil | 1,000 | 680 |
| 3D Spot UV (raised, touchable) | 500 | 945 |
| Velvet + 3D foil + 3D Spot UV | 200 | 1,020 |
| Debossed on special textured paper | 200 | 1,200 |
| Custom die-cut shape | 1,000 | from 225 |
What the finishes actually mean (60-second glossary)
Matt vs glossy lamination: matt feels modern and reads easily; glossy makes colours pop. Matt is Dubai's corporate default. Spot UV: a shiny raised layer only on your logo or name — the contrast against matt lamination is what makes people run a thumb over it. Gold foil: real metallic stamping, not printed yellow — the standard for real estate, law and finance. 760 mic: almost triple the thickness of a normal card; it doesn't bend in a wallet and feels like a hotel key card. Velvet lamination: soft-touch, fingerprint-proof. 3D Spot UV / 3D foil: the effect is raised so high you feel the logo like braille. Embossed/debossed: your logo pressed into the paper itself — quiet luxury.
Which card should you order?
Startup or new employee batch: matt laminated 350gsm — AED 99–119 per 1,000, looks professional, nobody ever complained. Pair it with the Startup Stationery Pack (1,000 cards + 500 letterheads + 10 NCR books for AED 799).
Sales team meeting clients daily: Spot UV + rounded corners (AED 245/1,000) — premium feel, survives pockets and wallets.
Real estate, legal, finance: gold foil + Spot UV (AED 359–379/1,000) — in a stack of cards after a networking event, the foil one gets picked up first.
Founders & executives: velvet 760mic, 3D Spot UV or debossed — you don't need 1,000; 200 exceptional cards beat 1,000 forgettable ones.
Need them tomorrow? Express printing from AED 149 (500 matt-laminated cards, or 1,000 for AED 179), ready the next business day.
Design rules that make any card look expensive
One logo, one name, one number hierarchy — empty space is what looks premium. Keep text 4mm away from edges (we check this in prepress anyway). Use the back: Arabic on one side, English on the other is the Dubai standard and we print both sides at no drama. Send PDF with 3mm bleed and text converted to curves — or send us your logo on WhatsApp and our designers set it up with a free proof before printing.
FAQ — business card printing in Dubai
How much does business card printing cost in Dubai?
At MaxPrint, 1,000 business cards start at AED 89 (art paper) or AED 119 with lamination. Premium finishes like Spot UV start at AED 189, gold foil at AED 299, and luxury 3D/embossed cards range from AED 945 to 1,200. All prices include VAT.
What is the minimum order for business cards?
From 100 cards (digital printing, AED 140) — ideal for individuals or trying a new design before a big run.
How fast can I get business cards in Dubai?
Standard production is 2–4 working days. Express next-day matt-laminated cards are available — 500 for AED 149 or 1,000 for AED 179 — with same-week delivery across all seven emirates.
What is the best business card material?
For everyday corporate use: 350–400gsm with matt lamination. For maximum impact: 760 mic thick cards with velvet lamination — nearly triple standard thickness, they never bend and always get noticed.
Can you print Arabic and English on the same card?
Yes — double-sided Arabic/English printing is the Dubai standard and costs nothing extra on laminated cards.
Do you design business cards too?
Yes — send your logo and details on WhatsApp (+971 52 210 0909) and our designers prepare the artwork, with a free colour-checked proof before printing.
Ready to be remembered? Browse the full Business Cards collection — instant prices, upload your artwork, delivered to your door. Read next: flyer printing prices or the new office printing checklist.
