Artisan bakery Concept project
Saffa Bakehouse
A warm, bilingual brand identity concept for an artisan bakery, from logo and palette to cards, menus, packaging and social posts.
Services: Logo design, Brand identity, Business cards, Brochure
Business Card Design in Dubai
We design business cards that are clear, consistent with your brand and easy to read, in English, Arabic or both. You receive print-ready files for the printer you choose, and we can coordinate the details with them.
What this covers
- Professional, readable layouts
- Bilingual English and Arabic cards
- Print-ready files
- QR codes and digital contact options
Business card design in Dubai that matches your brand
Business cards are still widely exchanged in Dubai, at meetings, site visits, exhibitions and events. A card is small, but it is often the only physical piece of your brand someone keeps, and a crowded or inconsistent one can quickly undo a good first impression.
Our business card design work focuses on clarity and consistency. We give each detail the right weight, leave enough space for the card to breathe and make sure it matches your logo, stationery and website. If you are building a brand from scratch, cards are usually designed as part of a wider brand identity project.
We prepare print-ready artwork for the printer you choose and can coordinate with them on stock, size and finishes. We do not run a print shop, so premium options such as foil, spot UV and embossing are available through your printer, and we set up the files those finishes require.
Professional business card layouts
A good business card does not try to say everything. We decide with you what matters most for your role and sector, then build a layout that makes that information quick to find and the card pleasant to hold.
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Clear information hierarchy
Name and role first, then the contact details people actually use. We help you decide what to leave off, because every extra line makes the important ones harder to read.
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Front and back working together
Many cards use one side for the brand and the other for details, or one side per language. We plan both sides as a pair so the card feels considered from either direction.
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Readable type at small sizes
Business cards are small and often read in poor light. We choose type sizes, weights and contrast that stay legible in print, including phone numbers and email addresses.
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Templates for your whole team
For growing teams, we design a master layout and prepare individual files for each person, so every card follows the same structure and new cards are simple to add.
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Consistent with your brand
Colours, typography and logo placement follow your brand guidelines, so the card matches your website, email signature, letterhead and brochures rather than looking like a separate design.
Bilingual English and Arabic business cards
Bilingual cards are common in the UAE and need more than a translated copy of the English side. Arabic reads right to left and has its own proportions, so both languages need planning from the start.
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One language per side or combined
A common approach is English on one side and Arabic on the other. Where the content is short, both can share a side. We recommend the arrangement that keeps each language clear.
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Matching typography
We pair an Arabic typeface that matches the weight and feel of your English type, so both sides look like the same brand rather than two different designs.
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Names, titles and numbers
Names and job titles should be translated or checked by a native speaker. We also agree with you whether phone numbers appear in Western or Arabic-Indic numerals on the Arabic side.
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Right-to-left alignment
On the Arabic side, alignment and reading order run right to left, and we adjust the placement of the logo and details so the layout feels natural rather than mechanically mirrored.
Print-ready files and premium finishes
Business cards are printed small and trimmed in bulk, so file errors show quickly. We set up artwork to your printer's requirements and prepare any finishing files alongside it, so the job goes through without back and forth.
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Size, bleed and safe area
Card sizes vary between printers, so we confirm dimensions before starting. Artwork includes the bleed your printer asks for, with text kept inside a safe area away from the trim.
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CMYK colour and rich black
Colours are set up for print, and large dark areas are built to print deep and even. We flag any brand colours that are likely to shift noticeably on your chosen stock.
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Outlined fonts and press-ready PDFs
Fonts are outlined or embedded, and files are exported as press-ready PDFs to your printer's specification, so what you approved is what gets printed.
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Foil, spot UV and embossing
These finishes are available through the printer you choose. Each one needs its own precisely aligned artwork layer, which we prepare alongside the main design.
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Special stocks
Heavier, textured, coloured or uncoated papers change how a card looks and feels. We can suggest options to ask your printer about and adjust the design to suit the stock.
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Coordinating with your printer
We can deal with your printer directly on specifications and proofs. For finishes and special stocks, a physical proof or sample is worth requesting before the full run.
Digital business cards and QR codes
A QR code can save someone typing your details, but only if it is placed and set up thoughtfully. We help you decide whether one belongs on your card and what it should link to.
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Where the code should point
A QR code can open a contact file that saves your details to a phone, or a contact page on your website. Linking to a page you control means details can be updated without reprinting.
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Size and scan testing
Codes need enough size, contrast and clear space around them to scan reliably. We test the final artwork at actual size with more than one phone before it goes to print.
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Digital contact pages
A simple, mobile-friendly contact page on your website can act as a digital business card. If you need one built, our web design services can include it where agreed.
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Avoiding expiring links
Some QR generators route codes through their own servers, and those codes can stop working later. We recommend codes that link directly to a domain you own, so printed cards keep working.
Examples from our portfolio
Concept projects that show how we approach this kind of work. Each case study explains the goals, design decisions and build approach.
What affects the cost of business card design
Business card projects are usually straightforward, but a few factors change the amount of design and artwork preparation involved:
Get a Free Quote- Single-sided or double-sided designs
- English only, Arabic only or bilingual cards
- The number of team members needing individual files
- Whether your logo and brand identity are already in place
- Premium finishes that need separate artwork layers
- QR codes or a digital contact page alongside the card
- The number of revision rounds agreed in the proposal
A Clear Process From Concept to Launch
You always know what happens next, what we need from you and when you will see progress.
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Discover
We learn about your business, your customers, your goals and what the website needs to do.
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Design
We plan the page structure and user experience, then create the visual direction for your approval.
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Develop
We build the responsive website and test it on real phones, tablets and desktop browsers.
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Launch & support
We launch the site, hand over your logins and provide the support we have agreed with you.
Business Card Design: frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what clients usually ask before starting. Ask us if your question is not covered.
Ask a Question Do you print business cards?
We do not run a print shop. We design the cards and prepare print-ready files for the printer you choose, and we can coordinate with them on sizes, stocks and proofs. If you do not have a printer yet, we can talk you through what to look for when comparing options.
Can you design business cards with foil, spot UV or embossing?
Yes. These finishes are available through the printer you choose, and we prepare the separate artwork layers each one needs, aligned precisely to the main design. Finishes work best on simple, bold elements such as a logo or pattern, and we will advise on where they add value and where fine details could be lost.
Can you design bilingual English and Arabic business cards?
Yes. We design bilingual cards with English and Arabic either on separate sides or together, using matched typefaces so both feel like the same brand. Names and job titles should be translated or checked by a native speaker, and we agree with you how phone numbers and addresses appear on the Arabic side.
Can you design business cards for our whole team?
Yes. We design a master layout, then prepare individual print-ready files for each team member using the same structure. That keeps cards consistent across departments and makes adding new staff straightforward. Send us the names, titles and contact details in a spreadsheet, and we set them up and send proofs for checking.
What size is a business card in the UAE?
There is no single fixed size. Printers in the UAE work to several common dimensions, and some also offer square or custom shapes. We confirm the exact size with your printer before setting up the artwork, so the file matches their trimming and nothing important ends up too close to the edge.
Should I put a QR code on my business card?
It can be useful, especially if people are likely to save your details or visit your website straight away. The code should link to a page or contact file you control, be large enough to scan easily and have clear space around it. On a very minimal card, placing the QR code on the back often works better.
Do I need a logo before designing business cards?
It helps. Business cards depend on a clear logo and consistent colours and type. If you do not have a logo yet, or your files are low quality, we suggest starting with logo design so the card, website and social profiles share the same foundations from the beginning.
What files will I receive for my business cards?
You receive a press-ready PDF for each card to your printer's specifications, plus separate files for any finishes such as foil or spot UV. A digital preview is included for approval and sharing. Handover of the open design files is set out in the proposal, so you know whether future edits can be made in-house.
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Business cards that match the rest of your brand
Tell us how many people need cards, which languages you need and whether you already have a printer in mind. We will set out the scope and the files you will receive in a clear proposal.
- Free, no-obligation quote
- Fixed scope agreed in writing before work starts
- Based in Dubai, working with businesses across the UAE
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