Short answer: a Dubai hotel buys print in three separate streams — in-room and guest-facing collateral (door hangers, compliment slips, directory inserts), F&B and banqueting (paper cups, table mats, menus, packaging, takeaway bags), and front-of-house identity (reception signage, conference flags, staff ID). A 150-key property typically spends AED 3,000–5,000 on a full in-room and F&B print refresh, and AED 4,000–8,000 on reception and meeting-room signage that lasts years. Real prices below, all in AED, VAT inclusive, from the live store.
The distinction that matters: guest-facing consumables are reordered every quarter and should be priced per piece at volume; signage and flags are bought once and should be specified properly the first time.
1. In-room and guest-facing print
Door hangers
Do-not-disturb and make-up-room hangers are the most-touched printed item in any hotel, and the one most often printed too thin. The standard is 350 gsm with matt lamination, printed both sides — anything lighter curls in air-conditioning within a month and looks tired by the second guest.
| Door hanger | Size | 1,000 pcs | 2,000 pcs | 5,000 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cane design, 350 GSM matt, 2 sides | 95 × 240 mm | AED 440 | AED 795 | AED 1,765 |
| Standard, 350 GSM matt, 2 sides | 120 × 285 mm | AED 575 | AED 1,050 | — |
| Rounded corner, 350 GSM matt, 2 sides | 120 × 285 mm | AED 575 | AED 1,050 | — |
| Butterfly design, 350 GSM matt, 2 sides | 120 × 285 mm | AED 575 | AED 1,050 | — |
The 5,000-piece cane run at AED 1,765 works out at AED 0.35 a hanger — for a property replacing hangers twice a year, that is the correct order size. See the full breakdown in our door hanger printing guide.
Compliment slips, thank-you cards and in-room collateral
The welcome note on the bed, the slip with the amenity, the card with the turndown chocolate — these are the cheapest guest-experience items a hotel buys. Compliment Slips at AED 165, Thank You Cards at AED 235, with round corners at AED 265, or with gold foiling at AED 395 for suite and VIP turndown.
For spa menus, activity sheets and event listings, A5 flyers are the workhorse: 1,000 on 100 gsm wood-free at AED 145, or 1,000 on 135 gsm glossy at AED 155 when the photography needs to hold up. A4 at 1,000 is AED 245.
2. F&B: the biggest recurring line
Paper cups
Branded cups run the lobby café, the in-room coffee station, the pool bar and the staff canteen. Double-wall is the only sensible specification for hot drinks in a hotel — it removes the sleeve entirely, which cuts a second SKU and a second print job.
| Double-wall cup | 500 pcs | 1,000 pcs | 2,000 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz (espresso), no lids | AED 510 | AED 740 | AED 1,180 |
| 6.5 oz (cortado), no lids | AED 510 | AED 750 | AED 1,210 |
| 8 oz (regular), no lids | AED 510 | AED 760 | AED 1,230 |
| 8 oz, standard lids | AED 565 | AED 870 | AED 1,450 |
| 8 oz, premium lids | AED 630 | AED 1,000 | — |
| 12 oz (large), no lids | AED 740 | AED 980 | AED 1,910 |
| 12 oz, standard lids | AED 795 | AED 1,090 | AED 2,130 |
At 1,000 pieces, an 8 oz double-wall cup with a standard lid is AED 0.87 delivered and branded. Two sizes cover almost every hotel: 4 oz for espresso service and 8 oz for everything else. Add 12 oz only if you run a grab-and-go counter. Browse the full range in the paper cup collection, or see our paper cup printing guide for lid and sleeve detail.
Table mats and menus
Printed table mats are the fastest way to change a breakfast room's look without reprinting the menu. Glossy 90 gsm is standard for daily disposables; 130 gsm is for à la carte and brunch.
| Table mat | 500 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 (42 × 30 cm), glossy 90 GSM | AED 380 | AED 430 | AED 490 | AED 930 |
| B3 (48 × 34 cm), glossy 90 GSM | AED 545 | AED 560 | AED 710 | AED 1,270 |
| B3 (48 × 34 cm), glossy 130 GSM | AED 570 | AED 610 | AED 790 | AED 1,490 |
5,000 A3 mats at AED 930 is AED 0.19 each — for a 120-cover breakfast service that is roughly six weeks of supply. Sizes and folding options are covered in the menu and table mat guide.
Takeaway, room service and retail packaging
Hotel F&B increasingly leaves the building — delivery apps, picnic boxes, pastry counters. The prices that matter:
- 100 custom boxes 35 × 25 × 10 cm, 400 gsm food board, black print — AED 3,360
- 100 corrugated boxes 35 × 25 × 10 cm, black print — AED 1,500
- 100 hard-case magnet boxes 35 × 25 × 10 cm with magnetic lock — AED 7,350, for VIP amenity and press gifting
- Signature paper bags, 500 pcs — Small 18 × 18 × 7 cm AED 1,580, A4 vertical 24 × 32 × 8 cm AED 1,940, Large 35 × 30 × 20 cm AED 2,070, XXL 50 × 38 × 15 cm AED 2,280. Gold foil versions run AED 1,900–2,920 depending on size
If you are opening a new outlet inside the property, the Restaurant Opening Kit at AED 2,299 bundles 1,000 burger boxes, 500 8 oz double-wall cups, 500 A4-to-A5 folded menus on 350 gsm matt laminated, and 2,000 A3 table mats — AED 2,545 bought separately, and everything laid out in one design language. Full options are in the custom box collection.
3. Front of house: signage and flags
Reception and wayfinding signage
| Signage | Where it goes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor Wall Signage | Corridors, back of house | AED 395 |
| Office Wall Signage | Admin and department doors | AED 425 |
| Acrylic Wall Signage | Meeting rooms, spa | AED 495 |
| Wall Mounted Signage | Lift lobbies | AED 550 |
| Neon Signage | Bars, pool, photo walls | AED 550 |
| Acrylic Reception Signage | Reception desk backdrop | AED 750 |
| Wedding & Event Signage | Banqueting and weddings | AED 920 |
| 3D Acrylic Signage | Main entrance | AED 1,150 |
| 3D Reception Signage | Lobby feature wall | AED 1,850 |
| 3D Aluminium Signage | Exterior, weather-resistant | AED 2,450 |
| 3D Stainless Steel Signage | Premium exterior | AED 2,650 |
| Backlit Reception Signage | Lobby hero piece | AED 2,950 |
Signage is fabricated to your logo and exact wall dimensions, with installation in Dubai arranged alongside production. Specifications and permit notes are in the signage collection and our signage prices and permits guide.
Conference and table flags
Every hotel with a ballroom needs flags: national flags for delegations, table flags for panels, hanging flags for conference halls.
- V-Shape Table Flags, small — AED 150 | large — AED 185
- L-Shape Table Flags — AED 150 | T-Shape — AED 165
- Double-Sided Table Flag, 15 × 25 cm, taffeta satin with structure — AED 190
- Dual Table Flag — AED 240 | Y-Shape — AED 240 | Tripole — AED 245
- Conference Flags, hanging — AED 850 | Premium — AED 1,250 | Royal — AED 1,950
- VIP Conference Flag, 150 × 100 cm taffeta satin — AED 2,900
4. Staff identity and back of house
Housekeeping, F&B service, security and front desk all need visible identification, and guests read name badges more than hotels assume.
- Lanyards with logo and epoxy doming — AED 1.05 each
- Lanyards with crocodile clip, mobile holder and safety lock — AED 2.10 each, the standard for front-desk and duty managers
- Lanyard with reel badge and safety lock — AED 3.50 each, for staff with door-access cards
- Plain Ultra ID Cards — AED 0.63 each; gold and silver finishes AED 1.40 each
- Card holders — AED 175
For banqueting control and cash handling, NCR books remain the audit trail: 10 A4 books in full colour 1+1 at AED 500, Receipt Vouchers at AED 145, and a 20-book voucher run — double-sided 170 gsm glossy, numbered and perforated at 5 × 7 cm — at AED 1,000 for spa and F&B promotions. See the lanyards and ID cards collection for staff identification options.
How to order for a hotel
- Split the order by reorder cycle. Consumables (cups, mats, door hangers, slips) go on a quarterly PO; signage and flags are a capex line. Quoting them together confuses both budgets.
- Send the brand manual, not just the logo. Most UAE hotel groups have Pantone references and approved typefaces; supplying them up front avoids a second proof round with the brand office.
- Order one size up on consumables. The price curve is steep at the bottom: 8 oz cups cost AED 510 at 500 pieces and AED 760 at 1,000 — 50% more product for 49% more money.
- Approve one proof set so cups, mats, hangers and menus share one design language.
- Production and delivery: roughly five business days after proof approval for printed consumables; signage takes longer as it is fabricated to your wall. Delivery across all seven emirates.
Message the list on WhatsApp +971 52 210 0909 or call 052 210 0909 for a consolidated quote, with free design layout included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for branded hotel paper cups?
500 pieces per size, from AED 510 for a 4 oz, 6.5 oz or 8 oz double-wall cup without lids. Because the price gap between 500 and 1,000 is small — AED 510 versus AED 760 on the 8 oz — most properties order 1,000 per size and hold stock rather than reordering every month.
Do I need a sleeve if I use double-wall cups?
No. That is the point of double-wall construction: the air gap between the two layers handles the heat, so you drop the sleeve as a separate item, a separate print job and a separate storage line. It is why double-wall is usually cheaper in total than single-wall plus sleeves.
How long does hotel reception signage take?
Longer than print, because it is fabricated to your wall. Acrylic and indoor wall signage is quickest; 3D, backlit and stainless-steel pieces take the longest because they are built, finished and then installed. Send the wall dimensions and your logo for a same-day quote and a production date you can hold a contractor to.
Can you print bilingual menus and signage in Arabic and English?
Yes — bilingual work is standard across UAE hospitality. Supply Arabic as live text in the design file or as outlined vector artwork. Arabic dropped into a layout as a screenshot will print at the resolution of that screenshot, which is the most common cause of a rejected hotel proof.
Can one order cover several outlets in the same property?
Yes, and it should. A lobby café, a pool bar and a banqueting operation ordering separately end up with three shades of the same brand colour. Send the outlet list with quantities per item and it is quoted, proofed and delivered as one job.
Do you deliver to hotels outside Dubai?
Yes — Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain. Consignments are scheduled so a full property order arrives together rather than arriving in pieces across a fortnight.
Get one quote for the whole property
Send your outlet list, key count and brand guidelines on WhatsApp +971 52 210 0909 or call 052 210 0909, and you will get a single consolidated quote across in-room, F&B and signage — with free design layout and delivery anywhere in the UAE. Start with the paper cup collection for F&B, then signage for front of house.
