Spot UV GlossRaised GlossSpot UV Business Cards Dubai — Raised Gloss Finish
Al-Anaab prints spot UV business cards in Dubai — a selective, glossy raised coating over a matte or velvet base that makes your logo catch the light and stand out the moment the card is handled.
Premium spot UV business cards in Dubai
Spot UV business cards have a clear, glossy coating applied only to chosen parts of the design, creating a shiny raised contrast against a matte background. Al-Anaab prints spot UV cards — also called spot gloss or UV varnish cards — in Dubai, applying the coating precisely to your logo, name or key elements. The gloss-on-matte effect is both seen and felt, and this spot UV business card printing is part of our full business card printing range.
How spot UV coating works
Spot UV is a precise, three-step finishing process applied after printing:
Mask
A screen mask is made that matches exactly the elements you want glossed.
Coat
A liquid UV resin is applied selectively through that mask onto the card.
Cure
Ultraviolet light instantly hardens the resin into a clear, glossy raised layer.
The coated areas sit measurably above the card surface — around 30–50 microns for standard spot UV. Because the coating is selective, it creates contrast between glossy and matte areas, which is exactly what produces the effect.
Standard spot UV vs 3D raised spot UV
Standard spot UV
3D raised spot UV
Standard spot UV gives a clean glossy highlight; 3D raised spot UV builds the coating thicker so the logo physically stands off the card. Both are printed on durable 350–400gsm stock.
Designing a spot UV business card
Spot UV works with your design, so a few choices get the best result:
Apply gloss to high-contrast elements — logo, monogram, name — not to fine body text.
Keep coated areas to under about half the card; spot UV works as an accent, not a full cover.
It looks strongest on a matte or velvet base, where the flat surface makes the gloss pop.
Supply two elements: your artwork and a mask marking where the UV goes — our team can prepare the mask for you.
Full UV coats the whole card in gloss; spot UV is selective — for business cards the selective version is what creates the standout effect.
Pair spot UV with other finishes
Spot UV layers well with other premium treatments:
Foil + UV
Add a gold or metallic foil finish on one element and gloss on another for a rich, multi-texture card.
Foil business cardsVelvet base + UV
Use a velvet soft-touch base so the glossy UV contrasts against the matte feel.
Luxury cardsWho spot UV business cards are for
Spot UV suits brands that want impact and detail without the cost of full foil:
Finance, banking & investment
Selective gloss on a name or title adds refinement without ostentation.
Design & marketing agencies
A spot UV card demonstrates print capability directly — the card is a portfolio piece.
Luxury retail, real estate & startups
Premium brands and ambitious startups use spot UV for visual differentiation in a card-heavy market.
Spot UV business cards with delivery across Dubai & the UAE
Al-Anaab is based in Dubai near Abu Hail Metro and delivers spot UV business cards across Dubai and the wider UAE.
Whether you are in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or elsewhere in the UAE, Al-Anaab produces your spot UV cards and delivers them, or you can collect from the Dubai office.
Spot UV business card pricing & ordering in Dubai
Spot UV cards cost more than plain matte cards because of the extra coating and curing step, but less than full metallic finishes — which is part of their appeal. Price depends on standard or 3D raised UV, the base lamination, and quantity.
Send your design on WhatsApp, marking where you want the gloss, and Al-Anaab replies with a quote and a proof before printing; free design help with the mask is included, with collection near Abu Hail Metro or delivery across the UAE.
Order spot UV business cards in Dubai today
Send your design on WhatsApp — we'll prepare the gloss mask, quote, and deliver across the UAE.
Request a QuoteFrequently asked questions about spot UV cards
What are spot UV business cards?+
Spot UV cards have a clear glossy coating on selected areas — usually the logo — over a matte base, creating a shiny raised contrast.
What is the difference between standard and 3D raised spot UV?+
Standard sits about 30–50 microns high for a smooth gloss; 3D raised builds to around 200 microns so you can feel the texture.
What base finish works best with spot UV?+
A matte or velvet soft-touch base — the flat background makes the glossy areas stand out most.
Can spot UV be combined with foil?+
Yes — foil adds metallic shine and spot UV adds clear gloss, often on different elements of the same card.
How should I design a card for spot UV?+
Apply it to logos or names, not fine text, and keep coated areas under about half the card for the cleanest effect.