Die-cut stickers in Dubai start at AED 350 for 1,000 pieces — about 35 fils each — and run up to AED 900 per 1,000 for printed fridge magnets. "Die-cut" simply means the sticker is cut to the outline of your artwork instead of sitting on a square or round background, so a logo, a mascot or a bottle label peels off as its own shape. This guide gives you the real store prices, the cost per sticker at every quantity, which material to pick for each use, and the artwork rules that stop a cut line from slicing through your logo.
What "die-cut" actually means — and what it doesn't
Three terms get used interchangeably in Dubai print shops, and they are not the same thing:
- Die-cut — the blade follows your artwork outline. A star-shaped logo comes out star-shaped, with no white border and no background square. Each sticker is a separate piece.
- Kiss-cut — the blade cuts the vinyl but not the backing paper, so stickers stay on a shared sheet. Better for handing out sheets of stickers at an event, or for labels a worker peels one at a time on a production line.
- Standard cut — square, rectangular or round. Cheapest, because the machine runs a straight guillotine or a fixed round die instead of following a custom path.
The price difference between standard and die-cut is smaller than most people expect. A run of 1,000 standard glossy-laminated stickers is AED 350; the custom-shape equivalent is AED 370. That AED 20 gap is the reason almost every brand that has looked at the numbers stops ordering square stickers on a round logo.
Real die-cut sticker prices in Dubai (2026)
Every price below is the published price on our store, VAT inclusive. Nothing here is a "from" figure that changes once you call.
Standard 1,000-piece runs
| Product | Quantity | Price (AED, VAT incl.) | Cost per sticker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Stickers, Glossy Laminated, 80 GSM | 1,000 | 350 | AED 0.35 |
| Economy Custom Stickers, Glossy Laminated, 80 GSM | 1,000 | 370 | AED 0.37 |
| Transparent Stickers 5 × 5 cm, PVC Glossy Lamination | 1,000 | 410 | AED 0.41 |
| Economy Custom Die-Cut Gold Foil Stickers, Glossy Laminated | 1,000 | 510 | AED 0.51 |
| Adestor Custom Stickers | 1,000 | 730 | AED 0.73 |
| Rounded Transparent Stickers, 10 cm diameter | 1,000 | 775 | AED 0.78 |
| Fridge Magnets | 1,000 | 900 | AED 0.90 |
Small runs — under 500 pieces
Small quantities cost far more per piece, because setup and cutting time are the same whether you print 100 or 10,000. If you only need a few dozen, order 100 and keep the spares.
| Product | Quantity | Price (AED, VAT incl.) | Cost per sticker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Stickers 7 × 7 cm, Glossy Lamination | 100 | 230 | AED 2.30 |
| Paper Stickers 7 × 7 cm, Matt Lamination | 100 | 230 | AED 2.30 |
| Rounded Transparent Stickers, 10 cm | 100 | 375 | AED 3.75 |
| Rounded Paper Stickers, 5 cm diameter | 200 | 375 | AED 1.88 |
| Rounded Transparent Stickers, 10 cm | 500 | 575 | AED 1.15 |
| PVC Stickers 3 × 3 cm, Transparent with Gold Foiling | 500 | 575 | AED 1.15 |
Volume runs — where the price collapses
If your sticker is a product label rather than a marketing giveaway, the unlaminated rectangular formats are dramatically cheaper at scale. These two are the workhorses behind most UAE food, cosmetics and e-commerce labels:
| Size | 1,000 pcs | 5,000 pcs | 10,000 pcs | 50,000 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 × 12 cm, no lamination | AED 410 AED 0.41 each |
AED 810 AED 0.16 each |
AED 1,310 AED 0.13 each |
AED 2,810 AED 0.056 each |
| 23 × 17 cm, no lamination | AED 600 AED 0.60 each |
AED 1,400 AED 0.28 each |
AED 2,500 AED 0.25 each |
AED 6,500 AED 0.13 each |
Read those rows sideways and the lesson is obvious: going from 1,000 to 5,000 on the 8 × 12 cm label drops the unit cost by 61% while the invoice only doubles. If you know you will reorder within six months, order the bigger run now.
Choosing the material
Paper with glossy or matt lamination (80 GSM) — AED 0.35–0.37 per piece
The default. Laminated paper handles indoor use, dry storage, retail packaging and event giveaways. It is not waterproof — a laminated paper sticker on a water bottle that lives in a gym bag will lift at the edges within weeks. Glossy makes colours pop; matt photographs better and doesn't glare under showroom lights. Both cost the same.
Transparent PVC — AED 0.41–0.78 per piece
Clear vinyl with a printed design and no white background, so the surface underneath shows through. This is the material for glass jars, clear pouches, cosmetics bottles and shopfront glass. One warning that costs people money every month: white does not print on transparent PVC unless you specifically ask for a white ink underbase. Any white element in your logo will come out as clear film. Tell us before we run it.
Gold foil — AED 0.51 per piece at 1,000
Real metallic foil stamped onto the sticker, not a yellow-gold print. At AED 510 per 1,000 die-cut, foil is the single cheapest way to make packaging look premium — it costs AED 140 more than the plain equivalent across the whole run. Foil works on flat, solid shapes; it will not hold fine hairlines under about 0.5 mm.
Adestor self-adhesive stock — AED 0.73 per piece
A heavier, higher-grade adhesive stock for labels that need to survive handling, refrigeration and longer shelf life. Worth the premium when the sticker is the product's actual label rather than a promotional extra.
Fridge magnets — AED 0.90 per piece
Technically not a sticker at all, but they sit in the same order and solve a different problem: they stay on a customer's fridge for years. Restaurants, clinics, AC maintenance and pest control companies in Dubai get more repeat calls per dirham from magnets than from any flyer.
For a deeper comparison of substrates, see our full paper, PVC or vinyl sticker material guide.
Shapes and sizes that cut cleanly
Our standard die-cut range runs from 2 cm to 10 cm in 0.5 cm steps, and we cut any shape within that. Sizes outside the range are quoted on request. Three rules keep your cut line clean:
- Keep a 2–3 mm safety margin between your artwork edge and the cut line. Cutting tolerance on a rotary die is roughly ±1 mm, so a logo that touches the cut line will show a sliver of white on some pieces.
- Avoid sharp internal angles under 30°. A star with needle-thin points will tear when peeled. Round the tips by 1–2 mm and nobody will notice except your customer's fingernails.
- Don't die-cut text. Cutting around individual letters produces fragile pieces that arrive already damaged. Put the wordmark inside a solid shape.
Send print-ready PDF or AI with the cut line as a separate spot-colour path named CutContour. If you only have a PNG or a logo file, our designers build the cut path for you at no extra cost — that service is included in every price on this page. Check your colour setup first: our guide to CMYK vs RGB explains why the red on your screen isn't the red on your sticker.
How to order
- Pick the material and quantity from the die-cut stickers collection, or browse the wider stickers and labels range if you want kiss-cut sheets or roll labels.
- Upload your artwork at checkout, or WhatsApp it to us. Vector is best; high-resolution PNG with a transparent background works.
- Approve the digital proof. We send a proof showing the printed area and the cut line before anything goes on press. Nothing prints without your written approval.
- Production takes 2–3 working days for standard laminated stock, 3–4 days when gold foiling is involved.
- Delivery is free inside Dubai on orders above AED 800. Outside Dubai and across the GCC we quote by address and quantity. Collection from our Sheikh Zayed Road office is always free.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for die-cut stickers in Dubai?
100 pieces for paper stickers (AED 230 for 100 at 7 × 7 cm) and 100 pieces for transparent rounded stickers (AED 375). Below 100 the setup cost makes no commercial sense — you would pay nearly the 100-piece price anyway.
Are these stickers waterproof?
Transparent PVC and vinyl stock is water-resistant and survives condensation, fridge storage and occasional washing. Laminated paper resists splashes but not immersion. If the sticker goes on a bottle, a cooler, a car or anything that gets hosed down, order PVC — the difference is AED 40 per 1,000.
How long do stickers last outdoors in UAE sun?
Laminated PVC with UV-resistant inks typically holds colour for 12–24 months in direct Dubai sun before noticeable fade, and longer on north-facing or shaded surfaces. Unlaminated paper will fade and lift within weeks outdoors — it is an indoor material only.
Can I order several different designs in one run?
Yes, provided they share the same size, shape and material. Splitting 1,000 pieces across four designs at 250 each costs the same as 1,000 of one design. Different shapes need separate cutting dies and are priced as separate runs.
Do prices include VAT and design work?
Yes to both. Every price on this page includes 5% VAT, and artwork preparation by our design team is included — there is no separate setup or artwork fee.
How fast can I get stickers in Dubai?
Standard turnaround is 2–3 working days plus delivery. If you have an event or a product launch with a hard deadline, message us on WhatsApp with the date before you order and we will confirm whether it is achievable rather than promising and missing.
Ready to order?
Browse the die-cut stickers collection for instant online prices, or send your logo to us on WhatsApp +971 52 210 0909 and we will come back with the exact cost per sticker for your shape and quantity — usually within the hour. You can also call 0522100909, or visit us at 32 Sheikh Zayed Road, Office 706, Dubai, open every day except Sunday, 09:00–21:00.
Still deciding on format? Our complete sticker printing guide for Dubai covers every sticker type we produce, and the frosted glass sticker guide covers the large-format window side of the range.
