If you are looking for Business card printing in Dubai, you have come to the right place. Some people think that design matters the most and they might give you design but the card is still not giving a premium vibe, this issue is faced by various customers all across the UAE. It is because the font, dimension and bleed are not right. Here we will address Business card sizes in Dubai and UAE and how Shaheen Printers make the business cards which are perfect in size with premium look along with internationally compatible.
Business Card Paper:
Business cards Papers are what we exchange by hand and the feeling of paper and design will make an impression so paper of business cards is as important as size. In Dubai the most commonly used paper is 300-350 GSM. There are different types of paper, Basic starts with a Matt look which is soft, elegant and professional, then comes the Glossy look which is mainly shiny with vibrant color. These Matt and Gloss business cards are popular among small businesses and professionals as they are cost effective and durable. The premium cards are considered which has textured papers like Kraft, metallic, and luxury touch like velvet. Many people give their cards laminations like gold foil and Spot-Uv to catch the eye.
Why does size matter in a business card?
The question is valid that it is just a business card. What is the fuss about size? Yes it matter a lot, because
- In Dubai Competitive environment a clumsy business card will send a message of un-professionalism and just right size will show the competitiveness and quality and standard
- We keep the business cards in wallets and card holders and the right size will only fit in that otherwise will be thrown away. If we make it too large it will not fit and if too small it looks not just right and unprofessional.
- Another important factor is that business cards are made according to business and corporate stationery printing like folders, diaries and envelopes so size is needed to be just right, not too big, not too small.
- For a person doing business in Dubai, As Dubai hosts a lot of global clients and customers so the international standard sizes are also important to keep in mind while making a business card for your company.
Standard Rectangular size:
- UAE / Middle East
9*55 cm or 90*55mm with 300 DPI pixels are used as default business card size in UAE. This size is used in small brands to big corporate sectors all across UAE. If you are designing your business card in canva 1062 *650 Px can be used.
- U.S. / Canada
Canada and U.S use a little smaller size for business card than UAE which is 8.5 * 5.1 cm.
- UK / Europe
Their standard size is 85 * 55 mm, which is similar in size as a banking card, means that it will be easy to keep with a banking card.
Exact size in cm, mm and pixels:
UAE / Middle east :
| MM | CM | INCHES | PX | PIXELS |
| 90 x 55 mm | 9 x 5.5 cm | 3.54 x 2.16 inches | 1062 x 650 px | Pixels 300DPI |
U.S. / CANDA
| MM | CM | INCHES | PX | PIXELS |
| 89 x 51 mm | 8.9 x 5.1 cm | 3.5 x 2 inches | 1050 x 600 px | Pixels 300DPI |
UK / EUROPE
| MM | CM | INCHES | PX | PIXELS |
| 85 x 55 mm | 8.5 x 5.5 cm | 3.34 x 2.16 inches | 1004 x 650 px | Pixels 300DPI |
Bleed and Save Zone Dimensions for Dubai Printers
Bleed is the safe place where the design or background of the whole design is extended to 3mm so that while cutting white edges can be avoided. Not having enough bleed and then arising cutting issues is the most common issue which requires reprint for business cards. In Dubai 3mm is the standard bleeding or safe zone and all the design and text is kept at least 3mm inside the trim line so that while cutting no important detail is mistakenly cut along. This 3 mm trim line ensures not only the detail of the design intact but also avoids uneven and white edges.
Photoshop Font Size Tips for Business cards that Print Clean
Text is the most important element for a Business card because text contains information. So if the text is small and un-readable then business cards become useless. So here are few tips to follow to ensure the fonts are visible and just accurate:
- Minimum font size for English text is 7-8 pt while for Arabic is 9-8 pt.
- Always check the contrast of color for visibility of text on business card because some color contrast will be readable on screen but after printed they are difficult to read, for example gray on white
- Zoom it to 100 percent to check if the text on the business card is readable because if at 100 percent zoom in and it is difficult to read on screen then this problem will also come after printed.
- Popular fonts for text are sans-serif fonts: Arial, Futura, Helvetica, Gotham (English), Noto sans Arabic, SS, and Arabic typesetting.
FAQ
How to set up and Export Business card files for Print?
Setting up and preparing to print business cards are as important as their choosing design and size because if the file is not carefully prepared then it can lead to issues like blurry text, misaligned design. So mark up these check list:
- Size is according to Dubai standard
- 3mm bleed outside the care edge
- Text and logos are at least 3mm inside the safe zone
- CMYK color mode
- 300 DPI resolution
- Embed font before exporting for print
- Export format is PDF, AI, EPS or high quality JPG
What are standard size business cards in Dubai?
Standard size of business cards matter a lot in Dubai as it has to fit Wallets, corporate stationary like diary, envelope, card holders and also to be compatible with international standards as customers are from all around the world. So, Standard size used in Dubai and across UAE is:
90×50 mm and 3.54×1.97 inches. While some also 9 x 5 cm.
How does that compare to US and European standards?
Business cards sizes are different across the globe but with only small sizes different. For Example in Europe Business card sizes are the same as Bank cards. Similarly in the USA business cards are slightly bigger than UAE. These are the 3 main sizes being used across the Globe:
UAE 90 x 50 mm
U.S. / Canada 88.9 x 50.8 mm
UK / Europe 85 x 55mm
If you have a US or Europe business card they will work in UAE / Dubai.
What bleed size do UAE printers require?
A standard size in UAE is 3mm bleed size on both length and width of a business card. For example 9 x 5.5 cm with 3mm bleed would be 9.6 x 6.1cm. The 3mm of bleed size will help to mitigate the issue of white edges and irregular cutting as there will be a proper vector line.
Let’s take an example to understand:
- Final size: 90 x 50 mm
- After adding Bleed size: 96 x 56 mm
- Safe zone 84 x 44 mm
