Corporate greeting cards in Dubai are printed on 350–400 gsm art matt board, usually with matt lamination on both sides, and priced by run and finish: standard thank-you cards start at AED 235 on the MaxPrint store, round-corner versions at AED 265, and foil-accented cards at AED 395 — all VAT inclusive. Plantable seed-paper greeting cards for Ramadan and Eid run at AED 0.50 per card in bulk. This guide walks through card stocks, finishes that are worth paying for, real prices, and how to get cards designed, printed and delivered anywhere in the UAE within a week.
Where greeting cards still beat email
An emailed “Season's Greetings” is deleted in four seconds. A printed card gets opened, displayed on a desk, and quietly signals that your company spent effort on the relationship. In Dubai's relationship-driven B2B culture, physical cards remain standard practice for Eid, Ramadan, UAE National Day, New Year and deal-closing thank-yous — and e-commerce brands slip thank-you cards into every parcel because it is the cheapest repeat-purchase trigger there is. The category sits within our stationery collection alongside letterheads and envelopes, so your full identity set can print on matching stock.
Card types and what they are for
Thank-you and greeting cards
The workhorse format: customised size on 400 gsm art matt, printed both sides, matt laminated both sides. Used as parcel inserts, gift-box cards and post-meeting notes. Rounded corners soften the look and stop edge wear — a small upgrade that photographs noticeably better on premium packaging.
Foiled cards
Hot foil stamping adds a metallic accent — gold or silver lettering, a foiled logo, a border — that catches light in a way ink cannot. Foiling is the single most requested finish for Eid and Ramadan corporate cards, and it pairs naturally with deep green, navy or black stock. If you are comparing premium finishes across products, our guide to matte vs glossy finishes explains where each works.
Invitation cards
For office openings, majlis evenings, product launches and iftar invitations — any size and design, typically A6 or square formats with envelopes from the matching stationery line.
Certificates
Appreciation and achievement certificates print on 350 gsm matt card in A4 or A3, in High White, Cream, Ice Gold or Marble White — the standard for employee awards, schools and training centres.
Plantable seed-paper cards
Greeting cards printed on biodegradable paper embedded with seeds: the recipient plants the card and it grows. At AED 0.50 per card in bulk quantities, it is the most affordable sustainability statement in print and a strong fit for Ramadan campaigns.
Real prices from the store
Live MaxPrint store prices, AED, VAT inclusive. These are starting prices for a standard run — send your exact quantity for a firm quote.
| Product | Spec | Price (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Thank You Cards | 400 gsm art matt, both sides + matt lamination | from 235 |
| Thank You Cards — round corners | 400 gsm, rounded corners, laminated | from 265 |
| Thank You Cards — foiling | 400 gsm + hot foil accents | from 395 |
| Invitation Cards | Any size & design, envelopes available | from 275 |
| Certificates | 350 gsm matt, A4/A3, 4 stock colours | from 365 |
| Plantable Ramadan Greeting Cards | Seed paper, grows when planted | 0.50 / card |
Design rules that make corporate cards work
Keep the front for the greeting and the brand moment; put the corporate message inside or on the back — cards that read like advertisements get discarded. Use both languages where it matters: Arabic on one face and English on the other is standard for government and semi-government recipients. Leave a blank area for a handwritten line; a two-word personal note multiplies the card's impact. And order 10–15% above your mailing list, because December always surfaces names nobody remembered in October. If your team has no designer, MaxPrint prepares the artwork — the same service that supports our business cards collection.
How to order in four steps
One: choose the card type and quantity — as a rule of thumb, one card per active client plus your top suppliers and partners. Two: WhatsApp your logo, greeting text and any visual references to +971 52 210 0909. Three: approve the digital proof; for foiled cards you will see a mockup showing exactly where the foil sits. Four: production and delivery — standard cards ship in 3–5 working days, foiled work in 5–7, delivered across Dubai and all Emirates. For seasonal cards (Eid, National Day, New Year), order two to three weeks before the occasion; the press queue fills fast in the final week. Our Ramadan gifting timeline shows how cards slot into the wider seasonal calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order quantity for greeting cards?
Standard runs start around 100 pieces — that is where offset pricing becomes efficient. Plantable seed-paper cards are ordered in bulk (typically 100+) at the AED 0.50 unit price. For very small VIP batches, digital printing keeps setup costs near zero; ask for the digital option when you enquire.
Can you print Arabic and English on the same card?
Yes — bilingual layouts are the default for corporate Dubai. We typeset Arabic properly (correct fonts, right-to-left flow), not as an afterthought.
How much does foiling add to the price?
On the store, foiled thank-you cards start at AED 395 versus AED 235 for standard — roughly a 60–70% premium at entry level. The foil die is a one-time setup, so the premium shrinks as quantity grows.
Do you provide envelopes?
Yes — matching envelopes print alongside your cards as part of the stationery line, in standard and custom sizes, with your branding inside or out.
How long does delivery take outside Dubai?
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates add one working day to the Dubai schedule. Urgent same-week requests are usually possible for standard (non-foiled) cards — confirm on WhatsApp before sending artwork.
Are the store prices final?
Listed prices are VAT-inclusive starting prices for the described spec. Your final quote depends on quantity, size and finish — you get a firm number the same day you send your requirements.
Order your cards this week
Whether it is 100 parcel inserts or 2,000 foiled Eid cards, the process starts the same way: browse the stationery collection, then call 0522100909 or WhatsApp +971 52 210 0909 with your quantity and occasion. Design help, proofing and UAE-wide delivery are all part of the service.
