A customer walks out of your shop carrying your bag — and for the rest of the day, that bag walks around Dubai Mall, sits on café tables and rides the Metro with your logo on it. A paper bag is the only piece of marketing your customer voluntarily carries for you. This guide covers paper bag printing in Dubai: the sizes that fit your products, laminations, foil finishes, and real 2026 prices in AED — all including VAT.
Quick answer: Signature luxury shopping bags — printed full-colour, laminated and manufactured on new-generation bag machinery — start from AED 1,580 for 500 bags (18×18×7 cm), dropping to under AED 1 per bag at 10,000 pieces. All prices include VAT.
Signature luxury shopping bags — the new generation
Our Signature line is produced on new-generation bag machinery with an advanced folding system — the difference you feel immediately: sharper structure, a premium standing form (the bag stands like a box, not a pouch), wrinkle-free surfaces even on dark colours, and the handle attached inside beneath the top fold for a cleaner look and stronger hold. Printed full-colour on Food Board 230 GSM with matt, glossy or velvet soft-touch lamination — plus Spot UV, Gold Foil and Cold Foil upgrades.
All 7 sizes with prices (500 pcs, matt lamination, VAT included)
| Size (W×H×Gusset) | Best for | 500 pcs from |
|---|---|---|
| Small — 18×18×7 cm | Perfume, jewellery, accessories, gifts | AED 1,580 |
| A4 Vertical — 24×32×8 cm | Boutiques, pharmacies, bookstores | AED 1,940 |
| Medium Square — 25×25×10 cm | Cosmetics, salons, cafés | AED 1,940 |
| Large — 35×30×20 cm | Fashion retail, shoe boxes | AED 2,070 |
| Large Wide — 40×30×17 cm | Apparel, homeware | AED 2,070 |
| XL Wide — 42×33×14 cm | Garments, framed items, big gift sets | AED 2,070 |
| XXL — 50×38×15 cm | Abayas, bedding, exhibition kits | AED 2,280 |
Every size comes in runs of 500 to 10,000 — at 10,000 pieces the small bag drops to under 1 dirham per bag. Open any product to see all 60 quantity, lamination and finish combinations with live prices, or browse the full Paper Bags collection.
Lamination & finishes — what actually sells
- Matt or glossy lamination — the standard: protects the print and sharpens colour. Matt reads premium; glossy reads vibrant.
- Velvet (soft touch) — customers physically notice it in the first second of holding the bag. The go-to for beauty, fashion and gifting brands.
- Spot UV — glossy highlights over matt: your logo catches light while the background stays soft.
- Gold or Cold Foil — real metallic stamping (up to 28×11 cm depending on size). The luxury signal nothing else replicates.
Which size do you need? The 10-second rule
Take your best-selling product, add 4–5 cm on each side, and that's your bag. Selling perfume? The 18×18 small. Folded T-shirts and A4 boxes? The A4 vertical or 25×25 square. Shoe boxes and multi-item purchases? The 35×30×20 large. Abayas and bedding? Go straight to XXL 50×38. Still unsure — send us your product on WhatsApp and we'll recommend the exact size.
How to order
- Pick your size, quantity, lamination and finish — prices update live on every product page.
- Upload your artwork, or send us your logo and our designers prepare the full bag layout free.
- Approve the digital proof; we manufacture and deliver anywhere in the UAE in 7–10 business days.
Pay by card (including Amex), split into 4 with Tabby or Tamara at 0% interest, bank transfer, crypto, or cash on delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How much does paper bag printing cost in Dubai?
Custom luxury shopping bags at MaxPrint start at AED 1,580 for 500 pieces (18×18×7 cm) including full-colour printing, lamination, handle fitting and VAT — dropping to under AED 1 per bag at 10,000 pieces.
What is the minimum order for printed paper bags?
500 pieces for the Signature custom line. Need a smaller quantity or a custom size? WhatsApp us and we'll find the right solution.
What sizes do custom shopping bags come in?
Seven standard sizes from 18×18×7 cm (perfume and gifts) up to 50×38×15 cm (abayas and bedding), all on Food Board 230 GSM with ribbon or rope handles. Custom dimensions are available on request.
What is velvet (soft touch) lamination?
A matte film with a suede-like feel — the most premium finish for shopping bags. Customers notice it the moment they take the bag, which is why beauty and fashion brands choose it.
Can you print gold foil on shopping bags?
Yes — Gold Foil and Cold Foil stamping up to 28×11 cm depending on bag size, alone or combined with Spot UV for maximum effect.
How long does production take?
7–10 business days after artwork approval, delivered anywhere in the UAE.
Ready to print?
Browse the Paper Bags collection, or send your logo to WhatsApp (+971 52 210 0909) and we'll recommend the right bag with a complete same-day quote.
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