Printing Guides
Preparing Artwork for Print: Bleed, CMYK & Resolution
How to prepare artwork for printing in Dubai: 3mm bleed, CMYK colour, 300 dpi images, outlined fonts and PDF export — a practical checklist from Alifarts.
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Printing Guides
Practical, jargon-light guides from a working design and print studio in Deira, Dubai.
Business Stationery
Choosing Business-Card Finishes: Matt, Velvet, Foil & Spot UV
Matt, gloss, velvet soft-touch, spot UV, foil and embossing explained — how to choose a business-card finish that matches your brand and budget in Dubai.
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Printing Guides
Brochure Sizes & Folds: A4, Tri-Fold, Bi-Fold Explained
A4, A5, tri-fold, bi-fold and booklets compared: panel sizes, what each fold suits, and how to set up brochure artwork correctly.
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Longer, in-depth articles from the Alifarts blog:
Business Stationery
How to Choose Business Cards for Your Dubai Business
Size, paper weight, finishes and design essentials — a practical guide to choosing business cards that represent your Dubai business well at meetings, exhibitions and networking events.
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Printing Guides
Brochure vs Flyer: Which Is Right for Your Marketing Campaign?
Flyers and brochures look similar but do different jobs. Compare formats, folds, content volume and lifespan to choose the right format for your next campaign in Dubai.
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Printing Guides
How to Prepare Print-Ready Artwork: A Practical Checklist
Bleed, CMYK, resolution, fonts and file formats — the complete practical checklist designers and businesses use to prepare artwork that prints correctly the first time.
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Branding
Why Consistent Branding Matters Across Print and Digital
Your customers meet your brand on a signboard, a business card, an Instagram post and a menu — often in the same week. Here is how consistent branding ties those moments together, and a simple audit you can run today.
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Promotional Gifts
How to Choose Corporate Gifts for Business Events in Dubai
Exhibitions, conferences, onboarding and client appreciation — how to choose corporate gifts that people keep, brand them well, and order them on a realistic timeline for Dubai events.
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Signage
Office Signage and Wall Graphics: A Guide for Dubai Businesses
Reception signs, 3D lettering, wall graphics, window vinyl and wayfinding — how to plan office signage in Dubai, from materials and measurements to landlord approvals and design for readability.
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Business Cards
Thick, premium cards that feel like the company they represent.
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Brochures
A4 and tri-fold brochures that sell considered services properly.
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Flyers
Sharp, full-colour flyers on the right stock for the job.
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3D Signage & Acrylic Signs
Reception and storefront signage that photographs as well as it reads.
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