Business Card Printing in Dubai: Types, Finishes and Prices Guide
In Dubai, a business card is still the quickest way to leave a lasting first impression. It is handed over at meetings, exhibitions, client visits and networking events, and it is often the only thing a new contact keeps from the conversation. A good card is not just contact details. It shows how much you care about your brand.
This guide explains how business card printing in Dubai works: the card types and finishes you can choose from, how prices compare, how to prepare your artwork, and how delivery works. Everything linked below is available to order from Color Life Print.
Table of contents
Business card types and finishes
The right card depends on your industry and the impression you want to make. Here are the options we print most often.
Standard business cards
A clean, reliable card for daily use. Standard cards suit sales teams, start-ups and any business that hands out cards in volume.
Premium 400 GSM and executive cards
Thicker stock gives the card weight in the hand. Executive business cards are a popular choice for directors, lawyers and consultants.
Laminated cards: matte, gloss and velvet
Lamination protects the card and sets the feel. Matte gives a smooth, modern look, gloss makes colours pop, and velvet adds a soft, luxurious touch that people notice straight away.
Foil, spot UV and 3D raised UV
When a logo has to stand out, add a special finish. Foil adds metallic shine, spot UV adds a glossy highlight on a matte card, and 3D raised UV creates a raised coating you can feel with your fingertip.
Specialty materials
PVC cards and transparent cards are waterproof and long-lasting, kraft cards give a natural, eco-friendly look, textured cards add a tactile surface, and non-tearable cards survive rough handling.
Business card price comparison
Final price depends on quantity, paper and finish. The table compares the relative cost of each card type so you can plan your budget. Open any product page for current pricing, or ask for a free quote.
| Card type | Best for | Look and feel | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matte laminated | Corporate, consultants, clinics | Smooth, non-glare, modern look | Mid |
| Gloss laminated | Retail, beauty, food and hospitality | Vivid colours, shiny finish | Mid |
| Velvet laminated | Executives, luxury brands | Soft, rich feel | Premium |
| Foil | Logos, jewellery, real estate | Metallic gold or silver details | Premium |
| Spot UV | Brands that want one detail to stand out | Glossy highlights on a matte card | Premium |
| 3D raised UV | Luxury and creative brands | Raised, touchable coating | Premium |
| PVC (plastic) | Membership, hospitality, long-life cards | Waterproof, durable | Mid to premium |
| Transparent | Designers, creative studios | Clear plastic, modern | Premium |
| Kraft | Eco brands, cafes, craft businesses | Natural brown stock | Budget to mid |
| Non-tearable | Outdoor and trades work | Tear and water resistant | Mid |
What makes the price go up or down
- Quantity: the price per card falls as the quantity grows.
- Paper weight: thicker stock costs more than standard stock.
- Finish: lamination costs less than foil, spot UV or 3D raised UV.
- Sides printed: a two-sided card costs more than a one-sided card.
- Special materials: PVC and transparent cards cost more than paper cards.
Choosing paper and finish
If you hand out many cards a day, a laminated standard card gives the best balance of cost and durability. For senior staff and client-facing roles, move up to 400 GSM stock with velvet lamination or a spot UV logo. If you work outdoors or in a wet environment, choose PVC or non-tearable cards. Not sure? Ask us and we will recommend a card for your budget.
Design tips for Dubai professionals
- Keep it simple: name, title, phone, email, website and logo are enough.
- Think bilingual: many Dubai businesses print English on one side and Arabic on the other.
- Use a readable font size: 8 pt or larger for contact details.
- Add a QR code: link to your website, WhatsApp or portfolio.
- Leave white space: a crowded card looks less professional.
Artwork and file preparation
Send a print-ready PDF in CMYK colours with 300 DPI images. Add 3 mm bleed on all sides and keep important text at least 3 mm inside the trim line. The standard size is 90 x 55 mm. If you do not have a design, our team can help you prepare your artwork. We send a proof for approval before printing.
How to order
- Choose your card type from the business cards category.
- Select quantity and options on the product page.
- Upload your artwork or send it to our team.
- Approve the proof.
- We print, check and deliver your order.
Delivery in Dubai
Next-day delivery in Dubai is AED 35 for orders placed before 3 PM, and delivery is free on orders above AED 800. Same-day delivery depends on the courier and parcel size. Pickup from our Dubai office is available and free. See our delivery and return page for full details.
Why choose Color Life Print
- A wide range of finishes from standard to foil, spot UV and 3D raised UV
- Proof approval before printing
- Consistent colour and sharp print quality
- Fast courier delivery across Dubai and the UAE
- Free pickup from our Dubai office
Popular business card products
- Business Cards Printing: Standard cards for everyday use
- Premium Business Cards: Thicker premium stock
- Executive Business Cards: For directors and senior staff
- Matte Laminated Business Cards: Smooth, modern finish
- Velvet Laminated Business Cards: Soft-touch luxury feel
- Foil Business Cards: Metallic foil details
- Spot UV Business Cards: Glossy highlights on your logo
- PVC Business Cards: Waterproof and durable
FAQs about business card printing in Dubai
Price depends on quantity, paper weight and finish. Standard cards cost the least, and foil, spot UV and 3D raised UV cost more. Open any card page for current prices or contact us for a free quote.
Most orders are printed in a few working days after you approve the proof. Next-day delivery in Dubai is AED 35 for orders placed before 3 PM, and same-day delivery depends on the courier and parcel size.
A 350 to 400 GSM card stock feels solid and professional. Our Premium 400 GSM cards are thicker still, and laminating the card adds protection and a matte, gloss or velvet feel.
The most common size is 90 x 55 mm. You can also order custom sizes, rounded corners or square cards on request.
Yes. Pickup from our Dubai office is available and free.
A print-ready PDF with CMYK colours, 300 DPI images, 3 mm bleed and text kept inside a safe margin. Our team can also work with other formats.
Yes. Send the list of names and titles and we will set up each card on the same design.
Yes. Contact Color Life Print with your card type, quantity and finish and we will send a quote.
Get a quote for business cards in Dubai
Ready to order? Browse our business cards, add flyers or roll-up banners for your next event, or contact us for a free quote.