Quick answer: for everyday use and large teams, choose standard business cards in full colour. For a stronger first impression, premium cards with a matte or soft-touch finish are the most popular choice in Dubai. Add gold foil for a luxury look, spot UV for a glossy logo you can feel, or go extra-thick for a rigid card with coloured edges. Most UAE cards are 90 × 50 mm, often printed double-sided in English and Arabic.
In Dubai, the business card is still the first physical thing many clients keep. Real estate agents, consultants, clinics, hotels and start-ups all hand them out every day. This guide explains every option for business card printing in Dubai, so you can choose a card that fits your brand, your budget and your industry.
Standard vs premium business cards
Standard business cards
Standard business cards are printed in full colour on quality card, single or double-sided. They are the practical choice when you need:
- Cards for a whole sales or field team
- Cards for new starters and temporary staff
- Appointment and loyalty cards that are handed out in large numbers
- A cost-effective first card for a new business
Send one design and a list of names, and every team member gets matching cards.
Premium business cards
Premium business cards use heavier board and finer finishes. They feel noticeably more substantial in the hand, and logos and small text stay crisp. For client-facing roles, the difference is worth it: a premium card is more likely to be kept.
Business card finishes explained
The finish changes how a card looks and feels. These are the main options.
Matte
A smooth, non-reflective surface with a modern look. Matte cards are easy to write on, which is useful for appointment times or personal notes. It is the most popular finish for corporate cards in Dubai.
Gloss
A shiny surface that makes colours and photos look vivid. It suits cards with images, such as restaurants, travel agencies and photographers. Gloss is harder to write on.
Soft-touch
A velvety lamination that feels luxurious in the hand. Soft-touch is a favourite for premium brands, real estate and consultancy cards, and it pairs beautifully with foil and spot UV.
Gold, silver or rose-gold foil
Gold foil business cards have metallic foil pressed onto your logo, name or border, so the card shines as it moves. Foil is especially popular with jewellery, real estate, beauty, legal and hospitality businesses in Dubai, where presentation matters.
Tip: foil stands out most on dark or matte card. Keep foiled areas bold, because very thin lines do not take foil as evenly.
Spot UV
Spot UV business cards have a clear, glossy and slightly raised coating on chosen areas, such as the logo or a pattern. Against a matte background, it creates contrast that people notice and want to touch. It is a stylish choice for creative agencies, salons, cafés and tech start-ups.
Extra-thick cards with coloured edges
Extra-thick business cards are made from two layers of card pasted together, so they feel rigid and substantial. A coloured middle layer can show as a thin line of colour around the edges, matched to your brand. Designers, architects, luxury brands and senior executives love them.
Die-cut shapes
Die-cut business cards are cut to a custom shape or have rounded corners. A card shaped like your product, or with a cut-out of your logo, is hard to forget. Ideal for creative brands and events.
Combining finishes for a luxury card
The most memorable cards combine two or three effects:
- Soft-touch + gold foil: the classic Dubai luxury card
- Matte black + spot UV logo: subtle, modern and very tactile
- Extra-thick + foil + coloured edges: the ultimate premium card for senior roles
- Matte + rounded corners: clean and friendly for start-ups and clinics
Not sure which combination suits your brand? Send us your logo and tell us the impression you want to make. We will recommend options and send a proof.
Which business card suits your industry?
- Real estate agents: premium soft-touch cards with gold foil, plus a QR code linking to listings or WhatsApp
- Doctors, dentists and clinics: clean matte cards with a writable back for appointment times
- Lawyers and consultants: understated premium cards, extra-thick or with subtle foil
- Hotels and hospitality: premium cards in brand colours, often with spot UV on the logo
- Restaurants and cafés: gloss or spot UV cards, sometimes doubled as loyalty cards
- Beauty salons and spas: soft-touch cards with rose-gold foil, plus appointment cards
- Creative agencies and start-ups: spot UV, die-cut or coloured-edge cards that show personality
- Contractors and trading companies: standard full-colour cards for large teams, with clear contact details
Business card size and layout in the UAE
- Size: 90 × 50 mm is the most common business card size in the UAE. Some brands choose 85 × 55 mm or a square card to stand out.
- Double-sided: most UAE cards use both sides, often English on one side and Arabic on the other.
- Orientation: landscape is traditional; portrait cards feel modern and stand out in a stack.
- White space: leave room around your logo and text. A crowded card looks cheap, whatever the finish.
What to put on a business card in Dubai
- Name and job title
- Company name and logo
- Mobile number, ideally with the +971 country code for international contacts
- WhatsApp, which many UAE clients prefer to calls
- Email address and website
- Office address or area, for example "Al Barsha, Dubai"
- A QR code linking to your website, WhatsApp chat, location or digital profile
Tip: keep the font size readable. Very small text looks elegant on screen but is hard to read on a printed card, especially for older clients.
English and Arabic business cards
Bilingual cards show respect for local clients and partners, and they are common in government-facing and corporate roles.
- Use a professional Arabic translation of your name, job title and company name. Avoid automatic translation tools.
- Use the official Arabic company name from your trade licence, if there is one.
- Mirror the layout on the Arabic side, since Arabic reads right to left.
- Choose a matching Arabic font that has a similar weight and style to your English font.
We check Arabic text and layout as part of your proof. See our guide to preparing your logo and artwork for printing for more on fonts and files.
How to order business cards in Dubai
- Send your design or details. Share your print-ready file, or send your logo, names and contact details and we will design it for you.
- Choose your card and finish. Standard, premium, foil, spot UV, extra-thick or die-cut.
- Approve the proof. We check bleed, fonts and Arabic text, then send a digital proof.
- Printing and delivery. Collect from our shop in Al Barsha 1, or get delivery across Dubai and the UAE. Need cards urgently? Tell us your deadline; fast printing is possible on request.
Common business card mistakes to avoid
- Old details: check phone numbers, titles and email addresses before approving.
- Low-resolution logo: a blurry logo ruins even the best finish. Send a vector file if you have one.
- Text too close to the edge: keep important text inside the safe area so it is not trimmed.
- Too many fonts and colours: two fonts and your brand colours are enough.
- Ordering too few: running out before an exhibition or event is very common. Order enough for a few months.
Order your business cards today
Pixel Stamps prints standard and luxury business cards in Dubai, from everyday team cards to gold foil and extra-thick cards. Send your design or details on WhatsApp or through the quote form for a free artwork check and a quote. See all our business card options and printing services in Dubai.