Business card sizes in the UAE: a complete printing guide
Last updated 2026-08-22
In short
The standard business card size in the UAE is 90 × 50 mm. Artwork should be built at 96 × 56 mm to include 3 mm bleed on each edge, with all text and logos kept at least 4 mm inside the trim line.
Why 90 × 50 mm
It is the size UAE cardholders, wallets and card cases are built around. The European 85 × 55 mm and US 89 × 51 mm sizes both print fine here, but they sit awkwardly in locally bought holders.
Alternative formats
Square 55 × 55 mm reads as design-led, mini 85 × 25 mm is used by salons and cafés for loyalty cards, and folded 90 × 100 mm cards give four printable panels for menus or service lists.
Setting up the file
Document 96 × 56 mm, trim 90 × 50 mm, safety 82 × 42 mm. Export as PDF/X-4, CMYK, 300 dpi, fonts outlined, crop marks with 3 mm offset.
Business card dimensions used in the UAE
| Format | Trim size | Artwork with bleed |
|---|---|---|
| UAE standard | 90 × 50 mm | 96 × 56 mm |
| European | 85 × 55 mm | 91 × 61 mm |
| US | 89 × 51 mm | 95 × 57 mm |
| Square | 55 × 55 mm | 61 × 61 mm |
| Mini | 85 × 25 mm | 91 × 31 mm |
Frequently asked questions
What size are business cards in Dubai?
90 × 50 mm is the standard trim size used across Dubai and the wider UAE.
How much bleed do business cards need?
3 mm on every edge, giving a 96 × 56 mm artwork file for a 90 × 50 mm card.